In a significant shift for its gaming subscription service, Sony has announced that January 2026 will mark the end of PlayStation 4 games being offered as a primary benefit of PlayStation Plus. This change represents another evolution for PlayStation Plus, which has undergone numerous transformations since its inception.

Originally launched as a simple monthly games service, PlayStation Plus evolved during the PS4 era to include mandatory online multiplayer access. The current PS5 generation has seen the most dramatic changes, with Sony restructuring the service into three distinct tiers:

• PS Plus Essential: Maintains the traditional benefits including monthly free games, online multiplayer, and exclusive discounts
• PS Plus Extra: Adds a rotating library of PS4 and PS5 games
• PS Plus Premium: The top tier offering classic games from older PlayStation consoles alongside current benefits

The upcoming January 2026 change will see Sony significantly reduce PS4 game offerings across all PlayStation Plus tiers. While the service will continue operating normally until then, this shift will particularly affect:

• PS5 owners who enjoyed accessing older PS4 titles
• The millions of PS4 users who haven't yet upgraded to newer hardware

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One major uncertainty is how this change will impact the quantity of monthly free games. When Sony previously discontinued PS3 game offerings, it resulted in fewer monthly titles for subscribers. Currently, PS Plus members typically receive at least three free games each month, with occasional bonuses like June 2025's extra offering of Destiny 2: The Final Shape alongside the main lineup of Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and NBA 2K25.