PlayStation Plus April 2025: New Games Added & Top Titles Leaving Soon

New Essential Games (April 1 - May 5): *RoboCop: Rogue City* (PS5), *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre* (PS4, PS5), *Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory* (PS4).

Last Call for March Games: Add *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*, *Sonic Colors: Ultimate*, and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection* to your library before March 31st.

Leaving Extra/Premium (April 15th): Highly-rated titles *Animal Well* (Metascore 90), *Slay the Spire* (Metascore 89), and *Kena: Bridge of Spirits* (Metascore 81) are leaving soon, along with several others.

Why this matters: Staying updated ensures you claim the monthly free games and get a chance to play sought-after titles in the Extra/Premium tiers before they are removed, maximizing the value of your subscription.

RoboCop: Rogue City (PS5): Step into the metal boots of the iconic cyborg cop in this first-person shooter set between RoboCop 2 and 3. Uphold the law in Old Detroit using your Auto-9 and upgradeable cybernetic abilities. Many fans and critics praise its faithfulness to the source material.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PS4, PS5): Experience the terror of the 1974 horror classic in this asymmetrical multiplayer game. Play as a member of the Slaughter family hunting victims, or as a victim trying to escape using stealth and wits.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory (PS4): Dive into the digital world in this JRPG. Accused of a crime you didn't commit, join a group of hackers to prove your innocence and save the Digiverse. Collect and train over 320 Digimon in this adventure blending real and virtual worlds.

Animal Well (Metascore 90): A captivating pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, puzzles, and atmosphere within a mysterious labyrinth. (Approx. 8 hours playtime).

Slay the Spire (Metascore 89): A highly influential roguelike deck-builder where you craft unique card decks to battle your way up a spire. Offers immense replayability. (Approx. 12 hours playtime for a run).

Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Metascore 81): A visually stunning action-adventure with fluid combat and an emotional story about guiding spirits. Features charming creatures called the Rot. (Approx. 10 hours playtime).

Claim March Games: Add the March Essential titles to your library by March 31st.

Download April Games: Get ready to download *RoboCop*, *Texas Chain Saw*, and *Digimon* from April 1st.

Play Departing Games: Prioritize playing *Animal Well*, *Slay the Spire*, *Kena: Bridge of Spirits*, and any other departing Extra/Premium games that interest you before April 15th.

Q: When can I download the April 2025 PS Plus Essential games?

A: Starting April 1st, 2025. They will be available to claim until May 5th, 2025.

Q: Which games are leaving PS Plus Extra/Premium in April 2025?

A: Key titles include *Animal Well*, *Slay the Spire*, and *Kena: Bridge of Spirits*, along with *Tales of Kenzera: Zau*, *Nour: Play With Your Food*, *Deliver Us Mars*, *Miasma Chronicles*, and *Stray Blade*. They leave the service on April 15th, 2025.

Q: What were the March 2025 PS Plus Essential games?

A: The March games were *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*, *Sonic Colors: Ultimate*, and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection*. You have until March 31st, 2025, to add them to your library.

Mark your calendar: April 1st for the new Essential games, March 31st is the last day for March's titles, and April 15th is the removal date for several Extra/Premium games.

*RoboCop: Rogue City* is a highlight for fans of the franchise and action games.

Don't miss the chance to play highly-rated indie gems like *Animal Well* and *Slay the Spire*, or the beautiful adventure *Kena: Bridge of Spirits*, before they leave the Extra/Premium tiers. Plan your playtime accordingly if these interest you!

Source 1: Monatliche PlayStation Plus-Spiele für April 2025 (PlayStation Blog DE)

Source 2: PS Plus Essential im April 2025: Offiziell angekündigt (PLAY3.DE)

Source 3: PS Plus verliert drei der besten Spiele (FR.de)