Sony Cutting PS4 Games from PlayStation Plus Next Year

Sony is phasing out PlayStation 4 games from its PlayStation Plus Essentials and Games Catalog starting January 2026, focusing its efforts on PlayStation 5 titles.

This change, announced alongside February 2025's PlayStation Plus monthly games, was detailed on the PlayStation Blog. Sony stated that PS4 games will no longer be a core benefit of the service, with only occasional PS4 offerings in the Monthly Games and Game Catalog. Existing downloads remain unaffected, and Games Catalog titles will stay accessible until their scheduled removal.

Sony assures subscribers that PlayStation Plus will continue to evolve, emphasizing benefits like exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and cloud saves. The company anticipates adding new PS5 titles monthly.

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With the PS5's release in 2020, following the PS4's 2013 debut, Sony notes a significant player shift towards PS5 gaming. This transition informs the decision to prioritize PS5 titles in the PlayStation Plus subscription.

Sony hasn't confirmed whether PS4 games will transition to the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog (currently featuring PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles). Further details are expected closer to the implementation date.