PS Plus Free Games List (2024)

Sony launched the new era of PlayStation Plus in June 2022, combining the previous version with PS Now. Although the latter subscription service was around for a long time, PS Now struggled to get over its early negative reputation, so a revamp was needed to wipe the slate clean.

PS Plus is split into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential unlocks PlayStation's online features along with providing a couple of free monthly games. Along with Essential's offerings, Extra grants access to hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games; meanwhile, Premium extends the lineup to include older consoles. Each month, Sony adds a bunch of new PS Plus games to each tier, including first-party exclusives, third-party juggernauts, and indie darlings. Some months are better than others, but they all tend to include a couple of standouts. What are all the monthly games that have been added to PS Plus?

Updated May 30, 2024 by Mark Sammut: The PS Plus free games list has been updated to include the revealed Essential, Extra, and Premium additions for June 2024.

Free Games On PS Plus Essential: June 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (PS5/PS4), AEW Fight Forever (PS5/PS4), & Streets Of Rage 4 (PS4)

• 	SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake	AEW Fight Forever	Streets of Rage 4
  Released	2023-01-31	2023-06-29	2020-04-30
  Developer(s)	Purple Lamp	Yuke's	Guard Crush Games, Lizardcube, Dotemu
  Genre(s)	Platformer	Wrestling	Beat 'Em Up

  See Also

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PS Plus Essential's free games for June 2024 consist of three mid-tier projects, in the sense they are not quite AAA titles on the same level as May 2024's EA Sports FC 24. However, that has nothing to do with their quality, and they should all be decent additions to most people's libraries. That said, they are somewhat niche.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is the month's standout game, and it is an easy recommendation for anyone remotely interested in 3D platformers. Following in the footsteps of Battle for Bikini Bottom, The Cosmic Shake tells a vibrant and humorous adventure set in Nickelodeon's universe, delivering both fanservice and solid controls. In many ways, this release pays homage to PS2-era platformers, albeit with visuals that are 100% modern.

Streets of Rage 4 is, arguably, the month's best game, even if beat 'em ups are not as popular nowadays as they were back in the early '90s. Dotemu's belated sequel sticks fairly close to the original trilogy's blueprint, all the while incorporating enough contemporary touches to ensure SoR4 is fresh rather than a dated throwback.

On paper, AEW Fight Forever is arguably June 2024's least-exciting and most polarizing PS Plus arrival; however, its reception is exactly why it is a great PS Plus freebie. As wrestling games are very rare, AEW Fight Forever garnered a fair amount of attention before its debut, only for that excitement to disappear due to middling reviews. Consequently, many people likely skipped out on the game even if they were initially excited about the prospect of controlling Bryan Danielson and MJF. Now, they can try Yuke's game without worrying whether it is worth a cash investment.

All Monthly Games That Were Free On PS Plus Essential

• 1- Month Price: $9.99
• 3-Month Price: $24.99
• 12-Month Price: $79.99

Formerly known as just PS Plus, Essential is the minimum required to play online multiplayer on the PS5 or PS4. Every month, the tier rotates a couple of new free PS Plus games. While these titles are only available to purchase for roughly a month, anyone who picks them up can continue to play them after that point as long as they have an active subscription.

All Games That Were Added To PS Plus Extra

Current: May 2024 PS Plus Extra

• 1-Month Price: $14.99
• 3-Month Price: $39.99
• 12-Month Price: $134.99

PS Plus Extra is the first tier that includes a catalog featuring hundreds of games. Extra focuses exclusively on PS5 and PS4 titles, with each month expanding the existing library with roughly 10 to 20 new additions. Unlike Essential, PS Plus Extra's games are available indefinitely, although some could be removed after spending a few months on the service. Since the service's launch, this tier's monthly lineup has gradually started to include more PS5 releases.

Every month's selection includes a few standout names alongside smaller titles that, while not usually bad, attract far less attention. The May 2024 PS Plus Extra games is a slightly different case because it includes one project that eclipses every other freebie, to the point of seeming like it is carrying the month solo. Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the most beloved games of the 2010s, and it represents the open-world genre at its most grounded and ambitious. A prequel to the 2010 release, RDR2 follows Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang, as he deals with the changing winds of history as the Wild West becomes domesticated. Brutal, emotional, and expansive, this release can keep someone playing for months.

Alongside such a beloved masterpiece, every other May 2024 PS Plus game feels tiny; however, the lineup has quite a few other delights. Released early in the month, Animal Well is a fantastic Metroidvania with a creepy art style and clever puzzles. Deceive Inc. is a multiplayer shooter revolving around spies; unfortunately, the game is not extremely active, but it might receive a boost from PS Plus. Crime Boss: Rockay City went down like a lead balloon when it debuted in 2023, although some post-launch updates have helped raise its quality. On May 29, 2024, Dredge was surprisingly announced for PS Plus Extra, and it is a great addition to the service.

All Classic Games That Were Added To PS Plus Premium

Current: May 2024 PS Plus Premium

• 1-Month Price: $17.99/month
• 3-Month Price: $49.99
• 12-Month Price: $159.99

PS Plus Premium includes everything available on Sony's service. Along with Essential and Extra's games and benefits, this tier includes a classic catalog of PS3, PS2, PS1, and PSP games, along with some PS4 remasters. Premium's monthly additions have been inconsistent so far, and it is not unusual for a month to go by with barely any classic additions to the tier.

Although most lineups contain only a handful of classics, PS Plus Premium has been steadily enhancing its old-school library, particularly when it comes to PSP and PS1 releases. The games might not all be bona fide masterpieces, but the selection covers both well-known and obscure properties.

In June 2024, PS Plus Premium will be receiving a handful of PS VR 2 games, an unexpected but pleasant surprise. Ever since the PS5 peripheral debuted in 2023, its projects have not been eligible for the subscription service. However, this now no longer appears to be the case, although it remains to be seen whether these types of additions will be monthly occurrences. This development also enhances the value of PS Plus Premium, which can seem like an afterthought compared to the Extra tier.