The final PlayStation Plus Essentials lineup for 2025 will be unveiled by Sony later today, giving subscribers their last free games of the year.
When and Where to Watch the Announcement
Sony is set to announce the three new PS4 and PS5 titles for the Essentials tier on November 26 at 4.30pm GMT. For international audiences, this translates to 8.30am PDT / 11.30am EDT in the United States and 5.30pm CET for European subscribers.
While the reveal happens today, players will need to wait a little longer to get their hands on the new additions. The games will not be available to download and play until December 2. This provides an additional week for users to permanently add the current November 2025 lineup—which includes Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator—to their game libraries.
Fan Predictions and Potential Titles
As is tradition, the gaming community has been busy speculating about which titles might feature in December's selection. According to a report from All Out Gaming, a significant prediction circulating among Reddit users is the addition of South Park Snow Day!
Other games frequently mentioned in monthly prediction threads include LEGO Horizon Adventures from Sony itself, as well as major titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The list of fan-hopefuls is extensive, also featuring Hades, Atomic Heart, the Soul Reaver 1+2 Remaster, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
A Year of Highs and Lows for PS Plus
This December announcement marks the conclusion of a mixed year for the PlayStation Plus service. While the Extra and Premium tiers have faced criticism for not meeting player expectations, the Essentials tier has delivered several standout titles.
Subscribers have enjoyed acclaimed games such as Lies of P, the award-winning Alan Wake 2, and the recent RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard. There is considerable hope that Sony will choose to end the year on a high note with a strong final offering for December 2025.
At the time of writing, no official leaks concerning the game lineup have surfaced, leaving the full reveal entirely in Sony's hands. All eyes will be on the official announcement this afternoon to see if the festive season brings a gaming gift worth celebrating.
