Like the rising sun, 2025 has arrived too early, too bright and too cheerful for its own good. It also comes with the first batch of PS Plus Essential games. Let’s take a look at what we’re getting.
Starting January 7, if you have an active PlayStation Plus Essential or higher subscription, you can request the following games at no additional cost: As always, even if you don’t intend to play it, add it to your library in case you change your mind.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – PS5
It was a financial disaster for Warner Bros. and didn’t set the world on fire, but I think it’s actually worth playing. Sure, it’s not great, but the character interactions are very fun, the story is decent, and the acting is great. Was it worth the list price? Hell no. But is there any need for low and low cost at all? Go for it.
Remember that the live service aspect of the game will soon be gone. However, the offline mode has been patched.
The blurb is as follows: “Take down the Justice League yourself in single-player or team up with friends in multiplayer co-op in this genre-defying action-adventure third-person shooter from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham. Team up with series. Featuring an original narrative set in the vast open-world city of Metropolis, the game puts four DC Super Villains on a collision course with invading alien forces and DC Super Heroes bent on destroying the city they once swore. It will be let go. To protect. Meanwhile, the Suicide Squad must keep in mind that the lethal explosives implanted in their heads could detonate at the first sign of resistance. Each squad member has a unique moveset with a variety of customizable weapons and skills to master, along with enhanced movement abilities that allow you to freely explore Metropolis’ dynamic open world. “
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe – PS4, PS5
You can also catch it. This unique, narrative-driven game is thought-provoking and fun. As Stanley, you explore an endless maze of hallways and rooms with a narrator narrating your every move.
“The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded retelling of the critically acclaimed and award-winning 2013 indie game The Stanley Parable. Everything that was originally in the Stanley Parable has been preserved as it was in 2013. Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe also dramatically expands the world of the original game with new content, new choices, and new secrets to uncover. The labyrinth got bigger. Additionally, it has been visually upgraded to reflect the latest technology while remaining faithful to the tone of the original game. Accessibility features have also been added to the game, including in-world text localization, colorblind options, and content warnings. And as before, Kevan Brighting’s impeccable voice work will be with you every step of the way.”
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered – PS4
“Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. Experience breakneck speed as an outlaw or cop in the world’s most popular high-performance cars. Beat the heat or take down lawbreakers using your tactical weapon of choice in a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience. Updated with enhanced visuals, cross-platform multiplayer (including asynchronous competition powered by Autolog), and all additional DLC content, this is the definitive version of Criterion Games’ critically acclaimed Need for Speed debut. It’s time to rekindle the chase.”
