PlayStation Plus subscribers have expressed their frustration on Reddit regarding the perceived downgrade in the January 2025 free game offerings. The three tiers of PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, and Premium) each offer different benefits, but all include monthly free games that subscribers can keep as long as their subscription remains active. This is separate from the additional game library available to Extra and Premium members.
January 2025’s free games include Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. The headline title, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, has faced criticism for its quality. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a re-release of a 15-year-old game, and while The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is well-regarded, it’s a smaller, 12-year-old title.
This lineup is considered a significant step down from January 2024’s offerings of A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World. Previous January months have featured titles like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Fallout 76, Deep Rock Galactic, Uncharted, Greedfall, and Tomb Raider, further highlighting the perceived weakness of the current selection.
This perceived drop in quality has led to considerable disappointment among subscribers, with many voicing their concerns on Reddit. Some users have expressed worry about the potential implications for future free game lineups throughout the year.
One popular comment stated, “Easily the worst January of all those years listed in the image.” Another user simply commented, “What a crock of s***.” Other users acknowledged the disappointment but remained optimistic due to their backlogs and upcoming releases.
While the PlayStation Plus Reddit community doesn’t represent the entire PlayStation fanbase, it does provide insight into the sentiments of dedicated players. It remains to be seen whether PlayStation will respond to this feedback and adjust future offerings. However, any potential changes may take time to implement, as these deals are typically arranged in advance. This means that the free games for February and potentially subsequent months are likely already finalized and won’t reflect the current backlash.
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