Sony to Mostly Drop PS4 Games from PS Plus Starting January 2026 | Push Square

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As part of today's PS Plus Essential announcement, Sony has also announced a change to the consoles it'll target from January 2026 onwards. In a year, PS4 games will no longer be the focus of PS Plus updates across the base tier and both PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. There may still be a PS4 version included here and there, but PS5 games will be the focus from 2026 onwards.

The PlayStation Blog states: «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.» Everything you've already redeemed for PS4 via PS Plus will still be available to you.

«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,» it continues. «As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy.»

3 more PS5, PS4 titles incoming

So, from January 2026 onwards, native PS5 titles will be the focus of PS Plus, across all three tiers. There will still be a PS4 version thrown in here and there, but it should no longer be an expectation in 12 months.

How do you feel about this change to the service? Post your thoughts in the comments below.

Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he's found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.

I love paying more for less!

Seems fine to me. They didn't say they'd offer fewer games, just shifting to being mostly PS5, which makes sense, given we're over 4 years into the generation.

I wonder if that mean news ps classics on premium will only have PS5 versions and no PS4 versions. Man they must expect gta6 to bring in the rest of the PS4 username