PlayStation Plus monthly games will only be PS5 games starting in 2026
PlayStation has made a major announcement about their PlayStation Plus subscription today.
Starting in January 2026, PlayStation Plus will primarily deliver PlayStation 5 games via Monthly Games and Game Catalog. PlayStation 4 titles may appear in both instances if a game has a PlayStation 4 version.
A statement from PlayStation reads:
As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit starting January 2026. As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. We may still provide titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date.
Please note, this won’t affect the PS4 Monthly Games that you have already redeemed from PlayStation Plus. You’ll continue to have access to games you’ve already redeemed as long as you remain a member. For Game Catalog, PS4 games will still be available to play until it leaves the catalog as part of our monthly refresh.
We’ll continue to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimize the benefits you receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more. As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy.
The news coincides with the announcement of February’s Monthly Games lineup, which includes Payday 3, High on Life, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac. All three titles will be available for PlayStation Plus members starting on February 4. More information about PlayStation Plus can be found here.