December 2 Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Busiest Days of the Year for PS Plus Subscribers

 PlayStation Plus subscribers should prepare for an unusually packed Tuesday on December 2, as the service is set to deliver far more than the standard monthly lineup. The first Tuesday of each month is always a highlight for PS Plus members, since that’s when new Essential-tier games go live, but December is going above and beyond with extra titles, major releases, and a big shift for the platform.

Last Chance for November’s Free Games

Subscribers have until December 2 to claim the three November 2025 free games:

• Stray

• EA Sports WRC 24

• Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

All three can be added to the library on both PS4 and PS5, but once December 2 arrives, the lineup will reset.

PS Plus December 2025 Free Games (All Available December 2)

This month brings five free games instead of the usual three:

• Killing Floor 3 (PS5)

• LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5)

• Neon White (PS4/PS5)

• Synduality: Echo of Ada (PS5)

• The Outlast Trials (PS4/PS5)

Two of the games, Neon White and The Outlast Trials, offer both PS4 and PS5 versions, while the others are exclusive to PS5. This gap is becoming increasingly noticeable as Sony prepares for a major shift in how PS Plus supports older hardware.

PS4 Support on PS Plus Is Changing

Starting in January 2026, Sony will significantly reduce PS4-focused additions to PS Plus. PS4 games will still appear, but mainly when the titles are also available on PS5. Pure PS4-only releases are unlikely to appear on any PS Plus tier after that point. For players who haven’t upgraded yet, December’s lineup is a clear sign of where the service is heading.

Red Dead Redemption Joins PS Plus Extra and Premium

December 2 isn’t just about monthly freebies. Subscribers to PS Plus Extra and Premium also get access to a native PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption. This upgraded edition features improved performance and technical enhancements over the PS4 version, making it the best way to experience Rockstar’s acclaimed western on modern hardware.

A Packed Start to December

With five free Essential games, a major PS5 re-release, and the final day to claim November’s lineup, December 2 is loaded with value for subscribers at every tier. For many, it may be one of the most generous days PS Plus has offered all year.