{"id":58065,"date":"2025-06-16T04:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/?p=58065"},"modified":"2025-07-12T05:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T12:21:41","slug":"january-2026-will-be-the-end-of-an-era-for-ps4-on-playstation-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/hi\/blog\/january-2026-will-be-the-end-of-an-era-for-ps4-on-playstation-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2026 Will Be the End of an Era for PS4 on PlayStation Plus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the golden age of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PlayStation<\/a> 4 on PlayStation Plus coming to an end? By January 2026, Sony will stop prioritizing PS4 games as a central feature of its subscription service. What does this mean for gamers relying on this platform? 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Get cheap prices and instant delivery with safe & secure transactions at item4gamer. Enjoy exclusive content and gaming perks with the best price available. Redeem instantly and level up your PlayStation experience!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customer Satisfaction with PlayStation Gift Cards from I4G<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/reviews-by-product\" data-edit-mode=\"false\" data-show-review-rating=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-reviews-by-product wc-block-reviews-by-product has-image has-name has-date has-content\" data-image-type=\"product\" data-orderby=\"highest-rating\" data-reviews-on-page-load=\"2\" data-reviews-on-load-more=\"2\" data-show-load-more=\"false\" data-show-orderby=\"false\" data-product-id=\"128475\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\"><strong>Buy Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#thetransformationofplaystationplus\" data-level=\"2\">The Transformation of PlayStation Plus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whathappensinjanuary2026\" data-level=\"2\">What Happens in January 2026?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#willmonthlygamecountschange\" data-level=\"2\">Will Monthly Game Counts Change?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thetransformationofplaystationplus\">The Transformation of PlayStation Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, PlayStation Plus has expanded far beyond free games and discounts. It now offers a tiered system tailored for different kinds of players:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PS Plus Essential<\/strong>: The foundation, with monthly free games, multiplayer access, and exclusive sales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS Plus Extra<\/strong>: Everything in Essential, plus a growing library of PS4 and PS5 titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS Plus Premium<\/strong>: The ultimate tier, offering retro games alongside the benefits of other tiers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony also launched the PS Plus Collection during the PS5 debut but later discontinued it. Now, PS4 gamers could feel the impact of a shift toward PS5-focused updates as Sony streamlines its offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus.webp\" alt=\"End of PS Plus PS4 Games by 2026\" class=\"wp-image-58140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whathappensinjanuary2026\">What Happens in January 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting January 2026, PS4 titles will be phased out as a primary feature of PlayStation Plus. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer PS4 games in monthly free offerings and the Extra catalog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A heavier emphasis on PS5 games as Sony moves forward with its latest platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus.webp\" alt=\"January 2026 playstation plus\" class=\"wp-image-58204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/January-2026-playstation-plus-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PS5 owners, this signals more advanced games to enjoy. For PS4 loyalists, the change might feel like losing out, as millions who haven\u2019t upgraded yet could miss new titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"willmonthlygamecountschange\">Will Monthly Game Counts Change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony hasn\u2019t confirmed how this shift affects the number of free monthly titles. Historically, when PS3 games were removed from PS Plus, subscribers received fewer games. However, Sony has occasionally added bonus titles, such as four games in June 2025, including the fan-favorite Destiny 2: The Final Shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trend suggests that while the quality of free games remains high, the quantity could slightly decrease as PS4 fades into the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to take your gaming experience to the next level? For <a href=\"\/?p=307\">buying PlayStation gift cards<\/a> from Item4Gamer, make your purchase easily and securely from our store and enjoy exclusive benefits. Take action now and level up your gameplay!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January 2026 marks a turning point for PlayStation Plus as Sony doubles down on PS5 support, leaving PS4 behind. If you\u2019ve been on the fence, now might be the time to upgrade and explore the ultimate PS5 experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrade your gaming potential with our exclusive deals on in-game currency for PlayStation titles! Don\u2019t miss out on maximizing your next adventure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the golden age of PlayStation 4 on PlayStation Plus coming to an end? Starting January 2026, Sony will focus more on PS5 games. What does this mean for PS4 gamers? 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