PS Plus Extra & Premium Games List: 2026 Catalogue Guide
The PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogue gives you access to hundreds of downloadable games plus PS1, PS2, PSP and PS3 classics. Here is how the list works and where to find the live version.
The PS Plus Extra and Premium games list is one of the most-searched topics among PlayStation subscribers — and for good reason. Paying for a higher tier without knowing what you are actually getting access to is a bad deal. This guide covers how the catalogue works, what each tier adds, how many games are in it, how the list changes every month, and how to make sure you are always looking at the current version rather than a stale screenshot from six months ago.
Essential Monthly Games vs the Extra and Premium Catalogue
It helps to be clear about what "PS Plus games" actually means, because Sony uses the term for two very different things.
Essential monthly games are the three or so free games you get every month at every tier level. You claim them, they stay in your library permanently (as long as your subscription is active), and they are gone when the month ends. These are separate from the catalogue entirely.
The Extra and Premium catalogue is a subscription library — think Netflix for games. You do not own anything; you are paying for access. But the library is large, refreshed regularly, and at the Extra tier ($134.99 per year in the US in 2026) the cost per game is effectively pennies if you play broadly. Prices vary by region — check the PS Plus calculator to see what each tier costs where you live. For a full tier-by-tier price comparison, see PS Plus Essential vs Extra vs Premium.
What Is in the PS Plus Extra Catalogue
The Extra catalogue is the headline reason to step up from Essential. It is a rolling library of 400+ downloadable PS4 and PS5 games covering most major genres. At any given time you will find:
- First-party Sony titles — God of War Ragnarök, Marvel's Spider-Man, Returnal and similar blockbusters have all appeared in the catalogue. Sony tends to add its own games to Extra six to twelve months after launch.
- Major third-party games — large publishers regularly place back-catalogue hits here: open-world action games, sports franchises, shooters, RPGs.
- Indies with real depth — the indie selection is genuinely strong, covering roguelikes, narrative games, platformers and puzzle titles. Many are excellent platinum hunting targets.
The full, current list is on PlatPrices: PS Plus Extra games. That page is updated as soon as Sony announces changes, so it is always more reliable than any article listing specific titles.
What PS Plus Premium Adds
Premium sits above Extra at $159.99 per year in the US (2026 pricing; check your region via the calculator). The Extra catalogue is included in full. Premium layers on three additional things:
| Catalogue | What is in it | Roughly how many |
|---|---|---|
| Game Catalogue (Extra + Premium) | Downloadable PS4 and PS5 games | 400+ |
| Classics Catalogue (Premium only) | PS1, PS2, PSP and select PS3 games | 300–400 |
| Game Trials (Premium only) | Time-limited full-game demos of new releases | Varies (rotating) |
| Cloud Streaming (Premium only) | Stream PS3 titles not available for native download | Subset of Classics |
The Classics Catalogue is the defining Premium feature for retro players. It includes PS1 and PS2 titles upscaled for modern displays, PSP games, and a selection of PS3 titles. PS3 games in particular cannot run natively on PS4 or PS5 hardware, so they are cloud-streamed — you need a decent internet connection to play them. Everything else in the Classics list can be downloaded and played offline.
Game Trials are time-limited demos, typically five hours, for upcoming or recent major releases. It is a sensible way to test a £70 game before buying.
The full Premium line-up — Extra games, Classics, and Trials all in one place — is at PS Plus Premium games.
How Many Games Are on PS Plus Extra and Premium?
This is one of the most common questions subscribers ask, and the answer is deliberately approximate — because Sony does not publish an exact, fixed number and the catalogue shifts every month.
PS Plus Extra holds roughly 400+ downloadable PS4 and PS5 games at any point in time. The count has remained broadly stable since Sony relaunched the tier structure in 2022, even as individual titles rotate in and out. Sony has signalled it aims to maintain a substantial library rather than let it shrink, so the 400+ figure has held consistently through 2025 and into 2026.
PS Plus Premium adds the Classics Catalogue on top — that is another 300 to 400 PS1, PS2, PSP and PS3 titles, depending on the month and region. Combined, a Premium subscriber has access to well over 700 games at any one time, making it one of the larger subscription game libraries available on console.
A few important caveats worth keeping in mind:
- The count is not uniform across regions. Licensing differences mean that the catalogue in Japan, North America and Europe can differ by dozens of titles at any given time. If a specific game matters to you, check the live page for your region.
- PS3 titles stream, not download. They count toward the total but require a stable internet connection to play. If your connection is unreliable, the effective downloadable count is lower.
- Classics counts vary by platform. Some PS1 and PS2 titles are PS4-only or PS5-only depending on how Sony has ported them.
For a live, always-current count broken down by platform and tier, the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium pages on PlatPrices show exactly what is available right now.
How the PS Plus Catalogue Changes Every Month — and How to Track It
Understanding the rhythm of catalogue updates helps you stay ahead of both new additions and removals.
Sony announces catalogue additions once a month, usually in the third week of the month, timed alongside the Essential monthly games reveal. New games go live at the same time the monthly Essential games unlock, typically the first Tuesday of the following month.
Removals work differently. Games do not disappear quietly — Sony gives advance notice, usually two to four weeks, and the titles appear in a "leaving soon" section. Once they leave, you lose access even if you downloaded them, unless you purchase them outright.
This rhythm means there are two points in the month worth paying attention to:
- Mid-month — when Sony reveals the next wave of additions. This is when to check the live Extra page and the live Premium page to see what is incoming.
- Early month — when new games go live and departing games drop off. If you have been meaning to play something on the leaving-soon list, this is your last window.
This is the core reason a static list in an article goes stale fast. Bookmarking the live PlatPrices pages for Extra and Premium gives you a reliable, always-current reference. The PS Plus Essential monthly games page covers the monthly free-claim titles separately.
Games Leaving Soon: The Buy-Cheap Tip
When Sony announces a game is leaving the catalogue, it almost always goes on sale at the same time — often at a significant discount. This is one of the best-value buying windows on the PS Store.
The logic: Sony wants subscribers to feel good about the removal, and publishers want to capture buyers before the free ride ends. Discounts of 50–70% off are common on departing catalogue titles.
If there is a game in the Extra or Premium catalogue you have been meaning to finish, keep an eye on removals. When it hits the leaving-soon list, check the PS Store sale prices on PlatPrices to see if a discount has appeared. Buying it means you keep access permanently regardless of your future subscription status.
How to Browse and Filter the PS Plus Catalogue
The PS5 console's own PS Plus section is functional but not great for discovery. Better approaches:
- PlatPrices Extra and Premium pages — filterable by genre, platform (PS4/PS5), and more. See Extra and Premium.
- PlayStation App — the mobile app lets you browse and remote-add games to your download queue, useful for queuing up something before you sit down to play.
- Sort by Metacritic score or user ratings — if you want to find the highest-rated games in the catalogue rather than browsing by genre, PlatPrices surfaces quality signals alongside the availability data.
- Filter for easy platinums — if trophy hunting is your goal, the quick platinum list cross-references catalogue availability so you can see which easy platinum games are currently included in Extra or Premium.
Is the Extra or Premium Catalogue Worth It?
The short answer: Extra is worth it if you play more than two or three games per year that you would otherwise buy. Premium is worth it if you also want classic PlayStation games or want to trial major new releases before committing.
The longer answer depends on your gaming habits, your region's pricing, and which specific games are in the catalogue right now. The PS Plus tier calculator on PlatPrices is built for exactly this question — input your play habits and it works out the break-even point per tier.
For a broader value argument, see the full analysis in Is PS Plus Worth It in 2026? and the breakdown of PS Plus Essential vs Extra vs Premium.
One consistent pattern: subscribers who treat Extra as a rental service and play games through rather than collecting them get significantly more value than those who download everything and play nothing. The catalogue rewards focused players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What games are on PS Plus Extra?
PS Plus Extra includes 400+ downloadable PS4 and PS5 games across a wide range of genres, from major first-party titles to third-party blockbusters and a strong indie selection. The exact line-up changes monthly as games are added and removed. See the current list at PlatPrices Extra.
How many games are on PS Plus Premium?
The PS Plus Premium catalogue combines the 400+ games in the Extra tier with a separate Classics Catalogue of 300–400 PS1, PS2, PSP and PS3 titles, putting the total accessible library well above 700 games at any one time. The exact count shifts each month as Sony rotates titles in and out. The live Premium page always reflects the current total.
What is the difference between PS Plus Extra and Premium games?
Extra gives you the downloadable game catalogue of 400+ PS4 and PS5 titles. Premium adds the Classics Catalogue (PS1, PS2, PSP and PS3 games), time-limited game trials for select new releases, and cloud streaming access for older titles that cannot run natively on PS5.
Do PS Plus games get removed from the catalogue?
Yes. Sony removes games from the Extra and Premium catalogues periodically, usually with a few weeks' advance notice. Games you have downloaded keep working only while your subscription is active. Always download titles you want to play before they leave — and watch for the discount that usually follows removal announcements.
Does the PS Plus games list change every month?
Yes. Sony announces catalogue additions once a month, typically in the third week, with new titles going live on the first Tuesday of the following month. Removals are also announced in advance. The list is always moving, which is why bookmarking a live tracker — like the Extra and Premium pages on PlatPrices — is more reliable than any static article.
Check the PS Plus Essential monthly games page to see what free games are available to claim this month alongside the catalogue.
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