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In May 2025, PlayStation Plus will remove 22 games, including GTA 5 and several VR titles, marking a major rotation that could impact subscriber satisfaction and future service expectations. It’s again time for PlayStation players to say goodbye to some renowned titles. Every month, the PlayStation Plus catalog goes through rotation.
While some new titles are added to the list, a few leave from there. That’s a regular thing, but May 2025 seems a brutal one for PS Plus subscribers. This May, Sony seems to have prepared one of the most significant content rotations on PlayStation Plus.
A few games will be added to the PS Plus tiers for sure, but the 22 titles are set to depart from the Extra and Premium tiers on May 20, 2025. This marks the largest removal since May 2024, when 25 games were removed at once. This game removal will affect a diverse range of titles, including some massively popular games, VR experiences, and classic PS3 games.
Players are curious about which titles are leaving the subscription service this May. So, below is the list of the games that PS Plus players can’t access for free after May 20. The list includes: Grand Theft Auto V (PS5, PS4) : The most notable part is GTA 5 is leaving PS Plus.
MotoGP 24 (PS5, PS4) : This May 2025 update is making MotoGP 24 leave the PS Plus service. The Sims 4 : Island Living (PS4) : The Sims 4 expansion pack is also leaving the PS Plus service this May. Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 (PS3) : Another classic game that is leaving PS Plus this May.
inFAMOUS Second Son (PS4) : Even Sucker Punch’s popular action-adventure title is leaving the subscription service. Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4) : The conclusion to the Arkham trilogy is also leaving. Ghostrunner (PS5, PS4) : This fast-paced cyberpunk action game is also leaving the service.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PS4): This Metroidvania title won’t be accessible anymore. Journey to the Savage Planet (PS5, PS4) : This exploration game is also set to depart. Enter the Gungeon (PS4) : This bullet-hell dungeon crawler will also leave.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 and The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game (PS4, PS5): These family-friendly titles are leaving. Payday 2: Crimewave Edition (PS4): The cooperative heist game is exiting the catalog. Portal Knights (PS4) : The sandbox action RPG is set to be removed.
Stranded: Alien Dawn (PS5, PS4): The survival simulation game is leaving the service. Apart from these, several PlayStation VR2 games are also leaving the premium tier of PlayStation Plus: Walkabout Mini Golf Synth Riders Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Before Your Eyes The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners—Chapter 2: Retribution While apparently it seems like nothing new, its implication is massive. With these renowned titles leaving the PS Plus library, the popularity of the subscription service may get affected.
The exit of 22 titles together from the subscription service highlights the dynamic nature of PS Plus . For hardcore gamers, this signifies a limited-time window to experience renowned games for free. Most importantly, first-party games like Resistance: Fall of Man and inFAMOUS: Second Son are also leaving the subscription service.
This suggests that even Sony-published games aren’t guaranteed to stay on Game Pass permanently. Among all the games that are leaving the subscription service this May, the exit of GTA 5 is the most impactful one. Considering the anticipation surrounding its successor, this exit may impact PS Plus popularity significantly.
Similarly, the removal of the VR titles may affect that very niche. Well, Sony will announce new additions to the PS Plus this month to fill the gaps. Therefore, subscribers shouldn’t be heartbroken about the titles leaving the service.
Maybe something more interesting awaits them. The removal of the 22 games simultaneously isn’t something that Sony often does. Therefore, this particular step signifies a reshuffling of the service's offerings.
So, PS Plus subscribers must note these changes and plan their gaming activities accordingly. The PS Plus library constantly evolves, so one must stay informed about what games are coming to maximize the value of the subscription..
