To find out whether a game is included with your PlayStation Plus membership, check its current listing in the PlayStation Plus game finder or your console’s PlayStation Plus hub. Confirm the listing category—Monthly Game, Game Catalog, Classics Catalog or Game Trial—then compare it with your plan tier. Availability can vary by country and change over time, so the live listing for your region is the one to rely on.
Check a game’s current PlayStation Plus listing
- Search PlayStation’s official game finder. Use the PlayStation Plus games page to search or browse its A–Z list and filter by game type. PlayStation advises checking the PS Plus hub on your console for the complete list available in your country or region.
- Or browse on your console. On PS5, go from Games home to PlayStation Plus, open Benefits, then choose Monthly Games or Game Catalog. On PS4, open PlayStation Plus from the function screen, then choose Monthly Games or Game Catalog. Menu labels may change as the console interface is updated.
- Read the category and availability details. A game shown on a broad PlayStation Plus page is not necessarily included in every tier. Check whether it is a Monthly Game, a Game Catalog or Classics Catalog title, or a Game Trial; also check any removal date and whether it can be downloaded or streamed.
PlayStation’s support guidance says, “Monthly games are games available for you to download and play at no extra cost during your PlayStation Plus membership.” That describes the membership benefit, not permanent access: you need an active membership to play them, and catalog titles can leave the service.
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Which PlayStation Plus tier includes each category?
PlayStation’s plan comparison distinguishes these benefits for the US plan lineup. Names and benefits can differ by market, so check the plan details shown for your country.
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| Monthly Games | Included | Included | Included | Add the game to your library while it is offered; an active membership is required to play. |
| Game Catalog | Not included | Included | Included | Confirm the live regional listing and any catalog removal date. |
| Classics Catalog | Not included | Not included | Included | Check whether your device supports the title and whether it is downloadable or streaming-only. |
| Game Trials | Not included | Not included | Included | Trials are offered for selected games; trial access is not the same as unrestricted catalog access. |
These category labels matter. Essential includes Monthly Games, but does not provide Game Catalog or Classics Catalog access. Extra adds the Game Catalog; Premium adds the Classics Catalog and selected Game Trials. A purchase option on a game’s store page does not by itself establish that your membership tier includes it.
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Check region, dates and play method
Confirm the listing in your country or region
Catalogs and availability are regional. PlayStation says, “Please check the PlayStation Plus hub on your console to see the full list of titles available in your country/region.” A listing from another country’s store, an old article or a saved screenshot may not match your account’s current access.
Look for catalog removal dates
Monthly Games and catalog games do not work the same way. Monthly Games can be added to your library and played while your membership is active. Game Catalog and Classics Catalog titles rotate and can be removed from the service. If a removal date appears, treat it as the deadline for access through the catalog and check the current listing before planning to start or continue the game.
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Distinguish downloading from streaming
Most catalog games can be downloaded, but the available method depends on the title and platform. Some classic PS3 games are streaming-only, so do not assume that every title can be installed on your console. PlayStation’s streaming support information specifies a minimum connection speed of 5 Mbps for streaming and 15 Mbps for 1080p; 1080p also requires a game that supports that resolution. Streaming requires an eligible plan and title, and features such as Remote Play and Share Play are unavailable while streaming.
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