PlayStation Plus is Sony's subscription service that gives users access to online multiplayer, monthly free games, exclusive discounts, and cloud storage. Like Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus offers different subscription tiers to match various gaming needs and budgets.

In this article, we’ll cover the basics of PlayStation Plus subscriptions and highlight April 2025's free games available for Essential tier members. We'll examine what makes these titles worth adding to your library and how to claim them before they're replaced next month.

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PlayStation Plus: Essential vs Extra vs Premium

PlayStation Plus offers three distinct subscription tiers with increasing benefits and price points. PlayStation Plus Essential costs $9.99/month or $79.99/year and provides the basics, online multiplayer access, 2-3 monthly games to claim and keep as long as your subscription remains active, cloud storage for game saves, and exclusive PlayStation Store discounts.

PlayStation Plus Extra builds on Essential for $14.99/month or $134.99/year. It includes all Essential benefits plus the Game Catalog, similar to Xbox Game Pass. This gives you access to a large game library playable while subscribed and available in the catalog.

PlayStation Plus Premium is the top tier at $17.99/month or $159.99/year. It combines all previous benefits and adds cloud streaming, game trials for new releases, and a Classics Catalog featuring PS2, PS3, and PSP games playable on PS5.

While Premium offers the most features, Extra typically provides better value for most players, balancing cost with a substantial game library beyond what Essential offers.

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Essential Monthly Games

PlayStation Plus Essential members, as well as those in higher tiers, get fresh games each month as part of their subscription. April offerings will be available to claim starting April 1. Before diving into this month's selections, remember that February's games are expiring soon.

You have until March 31 to add these titles to your library:

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard - PS5

• Sonic Colors Ultimate - PS4

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - PS5/PS4

Once claimed, these games remain playable as long as you maintain an active PlayStation Plus subscription, even after they're no longer available to claim.

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1. RoboCop: Rogue City | PS5

• Console: PS5

• Original Price: $59.99

• Claim before May 6

RoboCop: Rogue City puts players in the titanium boots of Detroit's cyborg law enforcer. This first-person shooter bridges the gap between the second and third RoboCop films with an original story. The crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit need cleaning up, and you're the machine for the job.

The game features Peter Weller reprising his role as RoboCop, providing both voice and likeness for authentic immersion. Previously available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 owners can now add this title to their libraries through April's PS Plus Essential lineup.

2. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS5/PS4

• Console: PS5 & PS4

• Original Price: $19.99

• Claim before May 6

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre brings asymmetrical horror to PlayStation Plus. This title from Gun Interactive adapts the infamous 1974 film into multiplayer matches where four victims face three Slaughter family members.

PS Plus Essential subscribers can now add this title to their library at no extra cost. The game runs on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and PS4, giving PlayStation 4 owners a chance to experience this refreshed Sonic adventure without paying the full retail price.

3. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory | PS4

• Console: PS4

• Original Price: $59.99

• Claim before May 6

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory is a Bandai Namco RPG that runs parallel to the original Cyber Sleuth game. It tells the same events from a different perspective. Critics gave the game mixed reviews. The narrative and character development earned praise, but many noted the title lacked substantial improvements over its predecessor and felt too similar to the original.

PS Plus subscribers can add this digital monster collection adventure to their libraries through May 6, representing significant value compared to its original $59.99 price tag.

When Do PS Plus Monthly Games Come Out?

PlayStation Plus monthly games are announced on the last Wednesday of each month and become available to download on the following Tuesday.

For instance, the PS Plus games for March 2025 were announced on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and became available to subscribers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

This schedule remains consistent throughout the year, giving subscribers a reliable timeframe to expect new additions to their game library. Sony typically reveals the lineup through the PlayStation Blog and social media channels.

Final Words

PlayStation Plus continues to provide value for PlayStation gamers through its tiered subscription model. April 2025's Essential lineup offers diverse gaming experiences across different genres. Remember to claim these games before May 6 to add them permanently to your library. For the best value, consider PS Plus Extra if you're looking for immediate access to a larger game catalog.

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