{"id":58061,"date":"2025-06-16T02:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/?p=58061"},"modified":"2025-06-16T05:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:20:30","slug":"ps-plus-ps4-games-ending-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/zh-hans\/blog\/ps-plus-ps4-games-ending-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"End of PS Plus PS4 Games by 2026 (RIP PlayStation Plus)!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For millions of gamers, the monthly drop of free titles has been a core perk of their subscription, especially the PS Plus PS4 games that defined the service this past generation. But that era is officially coming to an end. As January 2026 approaches, Sony is making a major shift to prioritize the PS5. So, what does this mean for the future of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.playstation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PlayStation<\/a> Plus PS4 games and your active subscription? We\u2019re breaking down everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-product-id=\"307\" data-wp-context=\"woocommerce\/products::{&quot;productId&quot;:307,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-single-product woocommerce\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-image\" data-is-descendent-of-single-product-block=\"true\" data-show-sale-badge=\"false\" class=\"wc-block-components-product-image wc-block-grid__product-image wc-block-components-product-image--aspect-ratio-auto wp-block-woocommerce-product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/zh-hans\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\" style=\"\" 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100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-image__inner-container\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/zh-hans\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\" target=\"_self\" >PlayStation Network Gift Card<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0851a425 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(6,147,227) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 47%)\"><strong>BUY NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/reviews-by-product\" data-edit-mode=\"false\" data-show-reviewer-name=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-reviews-by-product wc-block-reviews-by-product has-image has-date has-rating has-content\" data-image-type=\"product\" data-orderby=\"highest-rating\" data-reviews-on-page-load=\"3\" data-reviews-on-load-more=\"10\" data-show-load-more=\"false\" data-show-orderby=\"false\" data-product-id=\"307\"><\/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=\"#theevolutionofplaystationplus\" data-level=\"2\">The Evolution of PlayStation Plus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whatchangeswillhappeninjanuary2026\" data-level=\"2\">What Changes Will Happen in January 2026?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#willfreemonthlygamesbeaffected\" data-level=\"2\">Will Free Monthly Games Be Affected?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"theevolutionofplaystationplus\">The Evolution of PlayStation Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip.webp\" alt=\"End of PS Plus PS4 Games by 2026 (RIP PlayStation Plus)!\" class=\"wp-image-58121 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus-rip-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PlayStation Plus has evolved significantly since its launch. Originally, it was a way to access free games and discounts, but the PS4 era introduced online multiplayer as an essential feature. Then came the PS5 era, bringing even more dramatic updates to the service:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PS Plus Collection:<\/strong> Provided access to select PS4 hits for PS5 owners before being phased out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three-Tier Model:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PS Plus Essential<\/strong>: Monthly free games, online multiplayer, and discounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS Plus Extra<\/strong>: Everything in Essential, plus a rotating library of PS4 and PS5 games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS Plus Premium<\/strong>: Includes retro titles from older PlayStation consoles in addition to the complete offerings of the other tiers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background wp-block-paragraph\">The countdown for the year\u2019s biggest game finally hit zero. I rushed to buy it, but my card was declined, and for a second, I thought my launch night was ruined. Then I remembered <strong>item4gamer<\/strong>. I quickly jumped on the site, and in less than a minute, a <a href=\"\/?p=307\">PlayStation Gift Card<\/a> was in my inbox, my wallet was funded, and my adventure had begun.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatchangeswillhappeninjanuary2026\">What Changes Will Happen in January 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58134 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/End-of-PS-Plus-PS4-Games-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting January 2026, Sony will no longer prioritize PS4 games as a major benefit of PlayStation Plus. This means fewer PS4 titles will be added to the PS Plus Essential monthly lineup and the PS Plus Extra catalog. PS4 gamers yet to upgrade to the PS5 may find this especially disheartening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While subscribers will continue enjoying PS5 games and other perks, this shift is designed to align future updates with Sony\u2019s focus on the advanced capabilities of the PS5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip the credit card hassle. The fastest way to buy new games, DLC, and more is with a <a href=\"\/?p=307\">PlayStation Gift Card<\/a> at Item4Gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"willfreemonthlygamesbeaffected\">Will Free Monthly Games Be Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/playstationplus.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58140 size-full\" 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><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony hasn\u2019t clarified whether this change will reduce the number of monthly free games. Historically, when Sony stopped offering PS3 games, subscribers simply had fewer titles to claim. However, it\u2019s worth noting that PS Plus has occasionally surprised players with bonus games, like in June 2025, when alongside Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and NBA 2K25, Destiny 2: The Final Shape was added as a freebie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss out on exclusive content or that new season pass. A <a href=\"\/?p=307\">PlayStation Gift Card<\/a> is your key to unlocking everything the PlayStation Store has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we\u2019ve seen, January 2026 marks a major turning point for PlayStation Plus. It\u2019s a clear signal from Sony to move fully towards the PS5 ecosystem, signaling the end of the golden era for PS Plus PS4 games as we know them. It\u2019s a big push towards the future of gaming, but we want to know what you, the players, think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-item-4-gamer wp-block-embed-item-4-gamer\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dVFdZmxryS\"><a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\">PlayStation Network Gift Card<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cPlayStation Network Gift Card\u201d \u2014 Item4Gamer\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/embed\/#?secret=xozNWytQZD#?secret=dVFdZmxryS\" data-secret=\"dVFdZmxryS\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, it\u2019s over to you! Do you support Sony\u2019s decision, or do you think it\u2019s too soon for PS4 owners? What\u2019s your all-time favorite game you snagged for free on your PS4?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drop your thoughts and join the discussion in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750061521076\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will PS4 players lose access to free games with PlayStation Plus after January 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Starting January 2026, PS4 players will see fewer PS4 titles added to PlayStation Plus. However, they will still have access to a wide variety of PS5 games and features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750063602340\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What\u2019s the future of PS Plus for PS4 owners?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As Sony shifts its focus to PS5, PS4 owners should consider upgrading to enjoy the full benefits, including better game offerings and enhanced features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750063613959\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will monthly free games still be available after January 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While the free game lineup may change, it\u2019s expected that PS5 players will continue receiving monthly freebies. The exact number and types of games remain to be seen.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog breaks down the massive shift coming to PlayStation Plus in January 2026, signaling the true end of an era for the PS4. Starting from that date, Sony will stop prioritizing new PS4 titles for the Essential monthly lineup and the Extra game catalog, shifting its entire focus to the PS5. We dive into the evolution of PS Plus, what this change actually means for subscribers\u2014especially loyal PS4 owners\u2014and analyze the future of the free monthly games. 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