PlayStation Removes Over 20 Games From PS Plus, Including First-Party Titles, Following Recent PS Plus Price Increase

Upcoming Removals from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Catalog

In a significant development for gamers, over 20 titles are set to be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs. This includes several first-party PlayStation games that are exclusive to the PS5 and accessible only through the PS Plus Classic catalog.

Notable Titles Departing the Service

As noted by Video Games Chronicle (VGC), fan-favorites such as Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, which can only be played on PS5 via the PS Plus Premium Classic catalog, will soon be unavailable. Additionally, Infamous Second Son, another key first-party title, will also be leaving the platform.

Complete List of Game Removals

Alongside the aforementioned titles, several other popular and indie games will exit the service. The full list includes:

Grand Theft Auto V
MotoGP 24
The Sims 4: Island Living
Resistance: Fall of Man
Resistance 2
Walkabout Mini Golf
Synth Riders
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – Frozen Empire
Before Your Eyes
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners – Retribution
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Stranded: Alien Dawn
The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game
Ghostrunner
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Journey to the Savage Planet
Portal Knights
Enter the Gungeon
Batman: Arkham Knight
Infamous Second Son

Impact of the Removals

The removal of these games is particularly hard to swallow for fans, especially given the recent price increase of PlayStation Plus across more than 20 countries, including regions like Canada, Australia, and many others. Such changes can prompt gamers to reassess the value of their subscriptions.

The absence of key franchises like Resistance raises concerns among long-time PlayStation users. Many veteran gamers argue that the series deserves a remaster, as it’s held in high regard within the community. Once these titles are pulled, players without access to a PS3 will face difficulty accessing this significant part of gaming history.

What This Means for Subscribers

The ongoing removals spotlight the importance of a robust catalog for subscribers of PlayStation Plus. If players feel they aren’t getting access to a sufficient library of first-party games, it could lead them to reevaluate their ongoing commitment to the service. This is especially crucial in the context of the Premium tier, which aims to distinguish itself through its collection of classic titles.

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