PlayStation Plus subscribers have been put on alert, with a list of nine games confirmed to be departing the subscription service's catalogue next month. The removal date is set for December 16, 2025, giving players roughly four weeks to complete any titles on their list.
Major Franchise Titles Lead the Exit
The list of departing games features two significant names from major franchises. Grand Theft Auto III: Definitive Edition, the remastered version of the classic open-world game, is among the most notable exits. Its departure coincides with the return of Grand Theft Auto V to the service, a move that has received a mixed reception from the gaming community.
Joining it is Battlefield 2042, which is leaving just as its successor, Battlefield 6 and its REDSEC Battle Royale mode, are surging in popularity. Both games had controversial launches but were substantially improved by their developers post-release.
A Checkered History of Launches and Fixes
The Definitive Edition of Grand Theft Auto III had a particularly rocky start when it launched in 2021. Developer Rockstar Games was forced to issue a public apology after players reported a multitude of technical problems. These issues included game-breaking bugs, a heavily criticised cartoonish art style, and infamous rain effects that severely hampered visibility.
In an official statement at the time, Rockstar said, "The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect." The company subsequently worked to improve the experience, with many of the initial flaws being addressed.
Similarly, Battlefield 2042 was met with a lukewarm reception at launch. Its developer, DICE, spent years rebuilding and refining the game based on player feedback, transforming it into a much more stable and enjoyable product ahead of the next Battlefield installment.
Full List of Games Leaving PS Plus
The complete roster of games being removed from the PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers on December 16, 2025, is as follows. This list is correct at the time of writing but could be subject to change.
- Forspoken
- Battlefield 2042
- Grand Theft Auto III: Definitive Edition
- Sonic Frontiers
- Surviving Mars
- Star Trek: Bridge Crew
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
- Firefighting Simulator: The Squad
- Arcade Paradise VR
The list includes several titles that are part of the PS Plus Premium VR library, offering a final chance for virtual reality enthusiasts to dive in. With the November line-up, including Still Wakes the Deep and Pacific Drive, now rolling out, players have a narrow window to prioritise these departing games before their access expires.
