April 2025 is bringing a new wave of games as it does every month and this month is also going to be an exciting month for PlayStation Plus members. New games are being released across all 3 tiers of PS Plus i.e. Essential, Extra, and Premium. As you know, PlayStation Plus is a subscription-based model from Sony that offers games of different genres and varieties to PS Plus subscribers.
Whether, you love story-driven adventures, or you want to get involved in competitive multiplayer action or you’re just a casual gamer, this month’s collection has something for everyone. From fast-paced shooters to creative indie titles and even old-school classics, April’s selection reflects Sony’s continued commitment to variety and quality. Notable highlights of games include RoboCop: Rogue City, Hogwarts Legacy, Battlefield 1 & many more. Sony is constantly working to improve its PS Plus offering, striking a solid balance between blockbuster hits and hidden gems that deserve more attention.
At the same time, Unfortunately, there are some titles which are set to leave the PlayStation Plus game catalog in April 2025 such as Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Stray Blade, Kena: Bridge of Spirits & more. So, if a PlayStation Plus subscriber wants to get their hands on the games they’d have to give it before it disappears. Also, once the disappears then you have to purchase it separately to play the games.
In this article, we’ll cover and explore every new game coming to PlayStation Plus in April 2025 across all tiers (Essential, Extra, and Premium) and discuss which games are leaving the PlayStation Plus game catalog in April 2025. Let’s take a look at everything new and notable in PlayStation Plus for April 2025!
New PlayStation Plus Games for April 2025
Essential Tier
RoboCop: Rogue City (PS5)
Initial release date: 2 November 2023
Developer: Teyon
Genres: First-person shooter, Role-playing Video Game
RoboCop: Rogue City is a gritty first-person shooter that puts you in the boots of the iconic half-man, half-machine law enforcer. Set in a crime-ridden Detroit, the game blends intense action with a surprisingly solid narrative that captures the essence of the classic RoboCop films. Whether you’re serving justice with your Auto-9 or scanning crime scenes, it’s a nostalgic ride with modern gameplay flair. A must-try for fans of retro-futuristic chaos.
Key Gameplay Features
Authentic RoboCop Experience
Choices Matter
Explore a Crime-Ridden Detroit
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PS4, PS5)
Initial release date: 18 August 2023
Developer: Sumo Digital Ltd.
Genres: Survival horror, Indie game
Step into a terrifying cat-and-mouse survival horror based on the iconic 1974 film. Whether you play as a victim or a member of the Slaughter Family, every moment is tense and unpredictable. It’s a multiplayer horror experience where stealth, teamwork, and fear all collide. A must-try for fans of Dead by Daylight and classic horror.
Key Gameplay Features
Authentic 70s Horror Atmosphere
Strategic Stealth & Teamwork
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth-Hacker’s Memory (PS4)
Initial release date: 14 December 2017
Developer: Media.Vision
Genres: Role-playing Video Game, Adventure game
Step into the digital world where hackers, data crimes, and mysterious Digimon run wild. Hacker’s Memory puts you in the shoes of a teen caught up in a cyber conspiracy, giving you a front-row seat to thrilling battles, emotional storytelling, and digital evolution. It’s a perfect mix of old-school Digimon charm and modern JRPG elements.
Key Gameplay Features
300+ Digimon to Collect & Evolve
Strategic Turn-Based Battles
Immersive Cyber World Storyline
New PlayStation Plus Games for April 2025(Extra/Premium)
Extra Tier
Blue Prince (PS5, April 10)
Initial release date: 10 April 2025
Developers: Dogubomb, Dogubomb Inc.
Genres: Puzzle Video Game, Adventure game, Indie game
BluePrince is a stylish, mysterious roguelike puzzle game where you explore a mansion that reshapes itself every day. Your goal? Reach Room 46 and claim your throne — but the mansion’s secrets won’t make it easy. It’s creepy, clever, and constantly changing, keeping you guessing every step of the way.
Key Gameplay Features
Tactical Puzzle Exploration
Daily-Evolving Mansion Layout
Atmospheric Sound & Style
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2 (PS5, April 15)
Initial release date: April 15, 2025
Developers: Don’t Nod
Genres: Adventure game, Indie game
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2 picks up the emotional narrative of four friends bound by a life-changing summer in the ’90s. As buried secrets resurface, you’ll navigate heartfelt choices and character-driven storytelling. It’s a journey of friendship, memory, and confronting the past — raw, cinematic, and deeply personal.
Key Gameplay Features
90s Nostalgia & Modern Themes
Seamless Character Switching
Rich Narrative Storytelling
Hogwarts Legacy (PS4, PS5, April 15)
Initial release date: 10 February 2023
Developers: Avalanche Software, Shiver Entertainment
Genres: Open world, Puzzle Video Game
Step into the magical world of Hogwarts in this open-world RPG set in the 1800s. Create your own wizard or witch, attend classes, and explore iconic locations while uncovering a dark mystery. The game offers immersive storytelling and magical combat in a rich, expansive world.
Key Gameplay Features
Open-world exploration
Character customization
Engage in dynamic, action-packed battles
EA Sports PGA Tour (PS5, April 15)
Initial release date: 4 April 2023
Developer: EA Orlando
Genres: Sports Video Game, Simulation Video Game
EA Sports PGA Tour brings the excitement of professional golf to your screen with stunning realism and dynamic courses. Compete in the most prestigious events, including the Masters, and experience true-to-life gameplay with advanced physics and player customization.
Key Gameplay Features
Realistic golf swing system
Real-world courses with accurate terrain and weather conditions
Career mode & tournaments
Battlefield 1 (PS4, April 15)
Initial release date: 30 August 2016
Developer: DICE
Genres: First-person shooter, Massively Multiplayer
Set during World War I, Battlefield 1 delivers intense multiplayer warfare with stunning visuals and large-scale battles. Experience a variety of epic scenarios, from the trenches of the Western Front to the deserts of the Middle East, in this action-packed first-person shooter.
Key Gameplay Features
Fight in iconic World War I locations
Destruction and dynamic environments
Epic multiplayer battles
PlateUp (PS4, PS5, April 15)
(Video Credit: GameTrailers)
Initial release date: 4 August 2022
Developer: It’s happening
Genres: Action game, Indie game
PlateUp! is a chaotic yet strategic co-op cooking and restaurant management game. You and your friends must cook, serve, and expand your restaurant while dealing with ever-increasing customer demands. It’s Overcooked meets roguelite, with a side of business planning.
Key Gameplay Features
Design and expand your kitchen layout
Co-op kitchen chaos
Roguelite progression
Premium Tier
War of the Monsters (PS2, playable on PS4 and PS5)
Initial release date: 14 January 2003
Developer: Incognito Entertainment
Genre: Beat ’em up
War of the Monsters is a nostalgic monster brawler where giant creatures clash in destructible cityscapes. Set in a 1950s sci-fi-inspired world, it offers chaotic fun with split-screen battles and a colorful roster of monstrous fighters.
Key Gameplay Features
Destructible environments
Battle locally with friends
Variety of towering beasts, each with unique abilities
Alone in the Dark 2
(Video Credit: World of Longplays)
Initial release date: 1993
Developers: Infogrames
Genres: Survival horror
Alone in the Dark 2 (1993) continues the survival horror legacy with a shift toward action-heavy gameplay and a gangster-themed storyline. You play as Edward Carnby, investigating a mysterious mansion tied to voodoo and undead pirates, blending puzzles with eerie combat.
Key Gameplay Features
Action-focused horror
Supernatural crime and dark magic
Horror-style puzzles
Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in April 2025
On April 15, 2025, several titles will exit the Extra and Premium Game Catalogs. List of games are mentioned below.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau (PS5)
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a vibrant Metroidvania adventure that follows a grieving shaman harnessing cosmic powers to restore balance and confront loss.
Initial release date: 1 February 2024
Developer: Surgent Studios
Genres: Metroidvania, Action-adventure game
Miasma Chronicles (PS5)
Miasma Chronicles (PS5) is a tactical RPG set in a post-apocalyptic America, blending turn-based combat with a rich, story-driven journey.
Initial release date: 2023
Developer: The Bearded Ladies Consulting
Genre(s): Tactical role-playing
Animal Well (PS5)
Animal Well (PS5) is a surreal, puzzle-rich Metroidvania where you explore a dense, mysterious labyrinth filled with secrets and strange creatures.
Initial release date: 9 May 2024
Developers: Billy Basso, Shared Memory LLC
Genres: Metroidvania, Puzzle Video Game
Deliver Us Mars (PS5, PS4)
Deliver Us Mars (PS5, PS4) is a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure where astronaut Kathy Johanson embarks on a high-stakes mission to retrieve stolen colony ships and save a dying Earth.
Initial release date: 2 February 2023
Developer: KeokeN Interactive
Genres: Adventure game, Puzzle Video Game
Slay The Spire (PS4)
Slay the Spire (PS4) is a roguelike deck-building game where you craft unique card decks to battle through procedurally generated levels filled with challenging enemies and powerful relics.
Initial release date: 14 November 2017
Developer: Mega Crit
Genres: Roguelike deck-building game
Stray Blade (PS5)
Stray Blade (PS5) is an action RPG where you, alongside your wolf companion Boji, explore the lost Valley of Acrea, mastering strategic combat and uncovering ancient secrets.
Initial release date: 2023
Developer: Point Blank Games
Genres: Adventure game
Nour: Play With Your Food(PS5, PS4)
Nour: Play With Your Food (PS5, PS4) is an experimental food art game that lets you play with your food in a stress-free, exploratory environment.
Initial release date: 12 September 2023
Developer: TJ- Developer
Genres: Indie game, Simulation Video Game
Kena:Bridge of Spirits(PS5, PS4)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS5, PS4) is a visually stunning action-adventure where you play as Kena, a young spirit guide, exploring a mystical world filled with exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving.
Initial release date: 21 September 2021
Developer: Ember Lab
Genres: Action-adventure game, Indie game
PS Plus Tiers: Features and Pricing
| Tier Name | KEY FEATURES | MONTHLY PRICE |
| Essential | Online multiplayer, monthly games (3 titles), 100GB cloud storage, discounts | $7.99 |
| Extra | All Essential features, access to Game Catalog (400+ PS4/PS5 games) | $11.99 |
| Premium | All Extra features, Classics Catalog (PS1, PS2, PSP games), game trials, cloud streaming | $13.99 |
Unlock Free PS Plus Games: A Quick Guide
- Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS5 or PS4.
- Navigate to the PS Plus section or search for the free games banner.
- Select the game you want to claim.
- Click “Add to Library” (don’t click “Buy”).
- The game will be added to your library, and you can download it anytime
New month, new games—but the clock’s ticking on what’s leaving. Make your move!
🔥🎮 Happy Gaming!
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