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Sony Refocuses PlayStation Plus on PS5, Scaling Back New PS4 Games From January 2026

PS4 subscribers keep multiplayer, store discounts and previously claimed games, with new additions becoming occasional across every tier.

Overview

  • Sony confirmed that starting in January 2026, PS4 titles will be added less often to the monthly selections and catalog updates on PlayStation Plus.
  • The change applies service-wide to Essential, Extra and Deluxe, reducing PS4 frequency without removing PS4 support from the catalog.
  • Active members on PS4 retain online multiplayer, PlayStation Store discounts and access to previously redeemed PS4 titles.
  • No lower-priced PS4-only plan has been announced, so PS4 users pay the current rate despite fewer new PS4 additions.
  • Sony has not announced a price change; analysts such as TrendForce point to rising component costs as a 2026 risk, and subscribers can switch or cancel plans via account management.