Sony has introduced a key change for the way forward for PlayStation Plus. Sony will shift away from providing PS4 video games because it seems to be to give attention to PS5 video games as an alternative. Sony mentioned it is making this transformation as a part of the evolution of PS Plus general. This is not beginning quickly, although, and can start in January 2026.
“As we shift to PS5, PS4 video games will now not be a key profit and can solely be often provided for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Sport Catalog beginning January 2026. We should present titles that may be playable on each PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date,” Sony said.
PS4 video games that gamers have already redeemed from PS Plus aren’t affected, offered gamers keep subscribed to PlayStation Plus. “For Sport Catalog, PS4 video games will nonetheless be out there to play till it leaves the catalog as a part of our month-to-month refresh,” Sony mentioned.
Sony went on to say it plans to “proceed to evolve” PS Plus and can “optimize the advantages you obtain” over time. “As we shift our focus to PS5, we look ahead to including new PS5 titles month-to-month so that you can take pleasure in,” Sony mentioned.
Sony made this announcement as a part of a wider reveal of the February batch of free video games for PS Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members can declare Payday 3, Excessive on Life, and Pac-Man World: Re-Pac beginning in early February.