05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PS Plus Summer 2025 Lineup, Resident Evil, Twisted Metal, and More
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Summer 2025 will be a wonderful time for PlayStation Plus subscribers, something they've been eagerly waiting for. Sony's release lineup is a carefully curated mix of retro favorites, modern masterpieces, and promising day-one launches.
With classics like Resident Evil 2 & 3 and the Twisted Metal series, plus ambitious new titles like Sword of the Sea and FBC: Firebreak, this summer is very much an active production for Sony to take a strategic shift in how they frame PlayStation Plus.
The Return of Legends: Classics That Defined Generations
In 2025, PS Plus Premium Classics is slated to see the return of several favorites once again. Headlining this retro revival are Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis - two, arguably, of the most iconic survival horror titles of all time.
The renewed interest in the franchise following the success of the recent remakes has essentially ushered in an opportunity for newer players to experience the original PS1 versions that set the tone for the genre.
PS Plus Extra June 2025 Games | GamingByte
In conjunction with the classic Resident Evil titles, Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 will be set loose on the service on July 15. The timing's just perfect, aligning with the release of season two of the live-action Twisted Metal series, so there's hardly any denying the synergy between Sony's gaming and entertainment arms.
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Other classics to look out for are Myst and Riven, the atmospheric puzzle adventures that land during the Days of Play in June, and Deus Ex (PS2) on June 17, which to this day is considered one of the most defining immersive sims ever made.
New Frontiers: Day-One Titles and Fresh Experiences
The classics, no doubt, are geared toward tugging at the heartstrings of the longtime PlayStation user. Still, Sony does understand that the majority of the market desires novelty in their games.
Wellspring to this charge of change is Sword of the Sea, an ethereal adventure by Giant Squid, the makers of Abzû and The Pathless. Set to launch for Extra and Premium subscribers on August 19, a dreamlike journey combining skating mechanics with the vast desert landscape and magic ruins awaits.
Sword of the Sea - Launch Date Announcement | PS5 Games
Equally worthy to be witnessed by the gamers is FBC: Firebreak, another instalment to Remedy Entertainment's Control world.
Arriving on June 17, Firebreak seeks to further enrich the mythology of the Federal Bureau of Control with a standalone narrative, set to whet the appetite of those yearning to return to its supernatural world.
A Glimpse at the Future of PS Plus
The summer 2025 lineup is telling of the somewhat larger strategic intent. The company is gradually going to proceed to phase out the PS4 titles from its monthly PlayStation Plus offerings come January 2026, indicating a shift wherein it hopes to fully embrace the PS5 ecosystem.
Players are encouraged to upgrade due to the gutsiness of the move, while also attempting a redefinition of what the service is all about; less on backward compatibility, more for premium next-gen experiences.
Further, Essentials for June comprise NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, whereas recent arrivals to the Game Catalog such as Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Skull and Bones, and GTA III: Definitive Edition (June 10) help to ensure that there is something for everyone.
