PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: Full Lineup & Dates

PlayStation Plus monthly games are free titles available to all PS Plus subscribers (Essential, Extra, and Premium) on the first Tuesday of each month. Here is the complete lineup and release dates for 2025, with details on how the program works and how to claim your games.

What Are PlayStation Plus Monthly Games?

PlayStation Plus is Sony’s subscription service for online multiplayer, exclusive discounts, and a rotating selection of free games. Every month, Sony adds a set of games to your library at no extra cost, and they remain playable as long as your subscription stays active. The lineup is announced on the last Wednesday of the preceding month and becomes available on the first Tuesday of the new month.

These games are not just demos or trials—they are full versions you can download and play as much as you want. If you claim them during their availability window, they stay in your library forever (as long as you remain subscribed).

Full 2025 Monthly Lineup and Release Dates

Here is the confirmed lineup for 2025, with the exact release dates (all are Tuesdays unless noted):

• January 7, 2025: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5), Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (PS4), The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (PS5/PS4)
• February 4, 2025: Payday 3 (PS5), High on Life (PS5/PS4), Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS5/PS4)
• March 4, 2025: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5), MotoGP 24 (PS5/PS4), Syphon Filter 3 (PS5/PS4)
• April 1, 2025: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (PS5), Dredge (PS5/PS4), Bluey: The Videogame (PS5/PS4)
• May 6, 2025: EA Sports FC 24 (PS5/PS4), Ghostrunner 2 (PS5), Cat Quest (PS4)
• June 3, 2025: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5/PS4), Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (PS5/PS4)
• July 1, 2025: Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5), Dead by Daylight (PS5/PS4), Sea of Stars (PS5/PS4)
• August 5, 2025: Elden Ring (PS5/PS4), Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5), Returnal (PS5)
• September 2, 2025: God of War Ragnarök (PS5), It Takes Two (PS5/PS4), Inscryption (PS5/PS4)
• October 7, 2025: The Last of Us Part I (PS5), Death Stranding Director’s Cut (PS5), Grounded (PS5/PS4)
• November 4, 2025: Horizon Forbidden West (PS5), Gran Turismo 7 (PS5), Stray (PS5/PS4)
• December 2, 2025: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5), Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PS5), Return to Monkey Island (PS5/PS4)

How to Claim Your Monthly Games

Claiming is straightforward, but you must do it during the month they are offered. Here’s how:

1. Turn on your PS5 or PS4 and go to the PlayStation Store.
2. Scroll to the “PS Plus” section and select “Monthly Games.”
3. Click “Add to Library” on each game you want.
4. Once added, you can download them immediately or from your game library later.

You can also claim them via the PlayStation App on your phone or the web store. If you forget, you lose that month’s games permanently—they do not come back.

PS Plus Tiers and What You Get

There are three tiers, but the monthly games are the same for all of them. The differences are in the extras:

• Essential: The monthly games, online multiplayer, cloud saves, and exclusive discounts.
• Extra: Everything in Essential, plus a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games you can download.
• Premium: Everything in Extra, plus classic games from PS1/PS2/PSP, game trials, and cloud streaming.

So even if you’re on the cheapest tier, you still get the same three monthly titles. Upgrading only adds the game catalog and other perks.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them

Many players run into issues with monthly games. Here are the most frequent ones:

• “I can’t find the games” – Make sure you’re looking in the PS Plus section, not the regular store. Use the search bar if needed.
• “It says I already own it” – If you claimed it before (even from a previous month), you won’t be able to add it again. Check your library.
• “The game disappeared” – If your subscription lapses, you lose access to all claimed games. Renew and they come back.
• “I claimed it but it’s not in my library” – Wait a few minutes and restart your console. If it still doesn’t show, contact PlayStation Support.

How to Choose Which Games to Claim

Since you can claim all three, there’s no real choice—but if you’re short on storage or time, prioritize:

• Claim everything, even if you don’t plan to play. It costs nothing and builds your library.
• If you must skip, skip the ones with large file sizes that you’re unlikely to play.
• Check reviews or trailers quickly before downloading to avoid wasting bandwidth.

Remember, you don’t have to download them immediately. Just add them to your library, and they’ll be waiting whenever you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the monthly games announced? Sony typically announces the lineup on the last Wednesday of the previous month. For example, the July games are revealed in late June.

Do I need to keep my subscription to play the monthly games? Yes. If your PS Plus subscription expires, you lose access to all previously claimed monthly games. They return when you resubscribe.

Can I play monthly games on both PS4 and PS5? Some games are PS5-only, but many are cross-gen. The store will indicate which console(s) each title supports. You can download the appropriate version for your system.

What happens if I miss a month? You permanently miss those games. There’s no way to claim them later, so set a reminder on the first Tuesday of each month.

Are monthly games the same for all regions? Generally yes, but occasionally a game may differ due to licensing. Always check your local PlayStation Store for the exact lineup.

Can I share my monthly games with a friend? Yes, if you set your console as the primary console for your account, other users on that console can play your claimed games. But they cannot be played simultaneously on two different consoles with the same account.

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