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Sony's social media tribute to the 25th anniversary of the PS2 was criticized for highlighting only a limited selection of games and missing many iconic titles, prompting calls for faster and more comprehensive retro game releases on PS Plus Premium.
GameStop is offering a PS5 bundle that includes the console and two years of PS Plus Premium for $170 off, totaling $579.99, which is a great deal considering the value of the subscription and the hardware. The bundle features the original PS5 with a disc drive, and the deal provides a significant discount on the console along with a top-tier online gaming service.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary is scheduled for release on PS5 and PS4 on October 21st, but its inclusion in PS Plus Premium remains unconfirmed and is not mentioned in the latest update, leading to speculation about its announcement timing.
More classic Tomb Raider games, including Tomb Raider: Anniversary, are expected to be added to PS5 and PS4, likely through the PS Plus Premium service, completing the playable franchise on these consoles except for Tomb Raider Underworld.
In August 2025, PlayStation Plus adds new games to its catalog, including a day-one release 'Sword of the Sea' and a trial for 'Death Stranding 2,' while removing titles like 'The Witcher 3.' Subscribers can enjoy a variety of titles across genres, with some games available for free until September 1, and classic Resident Evil games exclusive to Premium members.
Sony is gradually adding retro titles to PS Plus Premium, often through publishers pitching their games, but the rollout is slow despite a large backlog of classics; recent additions like Battle Engine Aquila highlight this process, with Sony and publishers collaborating on emulation and trophies, and more titles are expected in the future.
Sony has not given up on adding more PS3 games to PS Plus Premium via streaming, but progress is slow due to licensing and technical challenges. The company is considering future additions, but the current library remains limited, with some titles removed to keep the selection fresh.
A leak suggests that Legacy of Kain: Defiance may soon be added to PS Plus Premium, alongside other upcoming titles like Twisted Metal 3 and 4, and classic Resident Evil games, with the potential launch imminent based on an age rating listing for PS5 and PS4 versions.
Sony announced upcoming classic titles for PS Plus Premium in June and July 2025, including Deux Ex, Twisted Metal 3 and 4, and Resident Evil 2 and 3, with some titles arriving in summer and others in mid-June and July.
PlayStation has announced that Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Tomb Raider: Legend, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be added to PS Plus Premium in June as part of the Days of Play promotion, marking a push to include more PS2 classics on the service.
Sony's PS Plus Premium subscription service will offer the classic survival horror game Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare for PS5 and PS4 starting from April 16th, 2024, complete with modern features like save states and video filters. The game, originally released for PS1 in 2001, will be available alongside MediEvil and Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire on the same day.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium for April 2024 may include day-one games Dave the Diver and Tales of Kenzera: Zau, with leaked possibilities of MediEvil and Star Wars Rebel Assault 2. The lineup will be officially announced by Sony on March 10, 2024, and the games will be available on PS5 and PS4 on April 16, 2024. The potential additions have sparked excitement and discussion among the gaming community.
A new Trophy list for MediEvil on PSNProfiles suggests that the original PS1 game may soon be playable on modern platforms, possibly as part of the PS Plus Premium's range of classic titles. Sony has yet to confirm April's lineup, but the appearance of the original MediEvil on PS Plus Premium seems likely, especially since the PSP version, MediEvil: Resurrection, is already part of the lineup.
PlayStation Plus offers different tiers with varying benefits, including a selection of monthly games. A Reddit user has predicted potential game removals for the Extra and Premium tiers in May, including titles like the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy and GTA V. However, this information is speculative and should be taken with caution until official announcements are made.
Sony is reportedly partnering with emulation company Implicit Conversions to bring PS2 games to PS Plus Premium, with former Ubisoft and Sony employees involved in the project. While there was initial confusion over the announcement, it's now known that Implicit Conversions is working with Sony to bring PS1, PS2, and PSP games to the PS4 and PS5. This news comes as PS Plus subscribers have been expressing a strong desire for new PS2 games on the service.