Sony has announced that it is shifting away from adding PlayStation 4 (PS4) games to the free monthly PlayStation Plus games and PlayStation Game Catalog.
As part of the reveal of the free games for February 2025 on the PlayStation Blog, Sony says that it will putting more of a focus on adding PlayStation 5 (PS5) games starting next year.
“As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit starting January 2026,” the company said.
“As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. We may still provide titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date.”
The company did make it clear that any PS4 games that have already been redeemed via PlayStation Plus’ monthly games will still be playable as long as you have an active membership. PS4 games in the game catalog, Sony says, will be available until they leave the service.
“We’ll continue to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimize the benefits you receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more,” they said. “As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy.”
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