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Subscribers are eagerly awaiting the PS Plus free games in January 2025. Why patience is worth it and what we can expect from Sony - all information about the announcement and dates.
ForSubscribers will probably start the year 2025 with a change of plan: the free games forand PS4 in January are coming later than usual (PS+ Essential). This time around, the turn of the year is causing a delay in the reveal and release schedule. Many assume that Sony is deviating from the usual pattern. This gives you more time to save money in the PS Store and for leaks and predictions.
PS Plus January 2025: 2 dates for the unveiling of the new games?
Normally, PS Plus Essential subscribers can rely on a fixed pattern: Sony traditionally announces the PS Plus Essential games on the last Wednesday of the previous month. This rhythm enables timely planning and ensures a solid structure in the gamer's monthly plan. But this time there are two possible dates for the PS+ announcement for January 2025:
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024, around 5:30 p.m. German time (unrealistic)
- Wednesday, January 1st, 2025.around 5:30 p.m. German time (more realistic)
Explanation for the postponement:Since December 25th falls on an international holiday and the release on Tuesday would still fall in December 6 days later, the date is quite unlikely. That's probably why Sony is postponing the reveal by a week.
When is downloading on PS Plus?There is also a shift in downloading games. PS Plus games are always available for download on the first Tuesday of the new month. So that would be this date in the new year:
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Wait for the PS Plus games and save money, warns the community
There are currently voices making the rounds in the community that advise not to jump at the tempting Christmas discounts in the PS Store. Why? The PS Plus games for January 2025 could include one of the games that is currently heavily discounted. It would be annoying to buy a game now only to find it free on PS Plus a few weeks later, warn usersReddit.
So: It's better to be patient for a few more days before investing the Christmas money - the unveiling of the free games on January 8th could be worth it.
Rumors, leaks and predictions for possible games on PS+
First of all: there are currently no really trustworthy leaks about the new free games on PlayStation Plus. This information usually only comes shortly before the announcement. But that doesn't stop the players from still discussing things diligently. These games were mentioned most often:
- Marvel‘s Spider-Man 2:A PS Plus title that will captivate players, in line with the upcoming PC release.
- Tails of Iron:The first part could be a perfect introduction to the anticipation of the successorTails of Iron 2to increase.
- Dynasty Warriors 9:With the reboot of the seriesDynasty Warriors: Originsin January 2025, an earlier title in the series could fuel anticipation.
- Sniper Elite 5:Since in JanuarySniper Elite: Resistanceis published, an older part of the series would be a conceivable option.
If you want to prepare for 2025 and play the new co-op Elden Ring on your PS5, you should mark two dates in red on your calendar:: Register for the limited network test.
