Sony to Remove 18 Major Titles from PS Plus Extra and Premium on November 18, 2024

Sony has announced the removal of 18 popular titles from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog, effective November 18, 2024. Among these are high-profile games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Red Dead Redemption 2, along with several other fan-favorite titles. This news has raised concerns within the PlayStation Plus community about a potential reduction in the overall game library.

Notable Titles Leaving PS Plus This Month

In total, 18 games are set to depart from the catalog this month, making it one of the most substantial removals in recent memory. Standout AAA games such as GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition for PS5 and PS4, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4, and the entire Kingdom Hearts saga are included in the list.

Full List of Games Being Removed

For players looking to experience these titles one last time, here’s the full list of games leaving the PS Plus Extra and Premium service:

• GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition (PS5, PS4)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
• The Sims 4 City Living (PS4)
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4)
• Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON (PS4)
• Superliminal (PS5, PS4)
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (PS5, PS4)
• Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (PS5, PS4)
• Teardown (PS5)
• Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (PS4)
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
• Kingdom Hearts 3 (PS4)
• Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (PS4)
• Chorus (PS5, PS4)
• What Remains of Edith Finch (PS5, PS4)
• Overcooked 2 (PS4)
• Blasphemous (PS4)
• Moving Out (PS4)

Last Opportunity to Complete These Games

PlayStation Plus subscribers are encouraged to make the most of the remaining days to finish or revisit these games. With notable titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Kingdom Hearts series soon departing, subscribers have only until November 18 to dive into these expansive worlds. Both titles represent dozens, even hundreds, of hours of gameplay that will no longer be available through the subscription after this date.

PlayStation Plus Community Awaits New Titles

The PlayStation Plus community eagerly awaits Sony’s announcement of new games, which is expected tomorrow. These new additions, set to be available on November 19, are anticipated to help balance the significant removals seen this month. However, some players have observed a trend where more games are being removed than added, potentially indicating a gradual reduction in the service’s game catalog.

New PS Plus Essential Games for November 2024

Meanwhile, for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers, Sony has already released the latest lineup of free games for November 2024. Here’s the complete list to explore while waiting for the new Extra and Premium titles.