Unfortunately for PlayStation Plus subscribers that have yet to upgrade to PS5 from PlayStation 4, Sony has announced that it will no longer be offering PS4 games as a "key benefit" of the service beginning January 2026. PlayStation Plus has gone through many evolutions since the service was first introduced during the PS3 era.
The original version of PS Plus gave subscribers exclusive game discounts and access to a selection of monthly free games. With the introduction of the PS4, PS Plus added online multiplayer as one of its benefits - a controversial move since online was free on PS3. PS Plus remained mostly the same when the PS5 first launched, though it was eventually revamped to include multiple tiers. PS Plus Essential is PS Plus as it's always been with the monthly free games being the main benefit, while PS Plus Extra gives gamers access to a large library of PS4 and PS5 titles. Finally, PS Plus Premium includes everything that the lower tiers bring to the table, plus access to retro games.
Since relaunching the subscription service in June 2022, Sony has added a host of games per month to...
