PlayStation Plus closes out 2025 with a bang: five games in Essential and a day-one release in Extra and Premium.

December arrives full of activity in PlayStation Plus and promises a particularly intense end to the year for those who play on PS5 and PS4. The latest batch of the service combines the Essential's traditional monthly game selection with a day-one release on the Extra and Premium tiers, something that Sony continues to use sparingly.

On one hand, subscribers of PS Plus Essential They will be able to add five titles to their library at no extra cost for several weeks. On the other hand, those who pay for PS Plus Extra or Premium They will have direct access to a very attractive standalone release, Skate Story, which is added to the catalog the same day it arrives in stores.

Key dates and how the December games are organized

The first important date of the month is marked on the calendar for Tuesday, December 2, when the monthly games are activated Playstation Plus EssentialFrom that day until the January 5All plans (Essential, Extra and Premium) will be able to redeem the December lineup on PS5 and PS4.

Before the new batch arrives, Sony reminds us that there are still more margin to acquire the November monthly games. The titles from the previous month —including Stray, EA Sports WRC 24 and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator— They will remain available to claim at the library until on December 1, at which point they will be removed from the monthly offer.

Alongside this regular rotation of Essential, the catalog of PS Plus Extra and Premium It's also moving. Following a recent update with nine games, including heavyweights like Grand Theft Auto V and the upcoming arrival of Red Dead Redemption For PS5, Sony had an additional announcement: a new launch title will be added directly to the service mid-month.

That second big date is located in the December 8, When will Skate Story be added to the Extra and Premium catalog?In this case, the game can be downloaded from the same day as its commercial release, without the need for additional purchase as long as the subscription remains active.

PS Plus Essential games in December

The monthly selection of PS Plus Essential in December It gives prominence to PS5 with several exclusive titles for the new generation, although there are also playable options on PS4. In total, there are five games that can be claimed from December 2nd:

• LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5)
• Killing Floor 3 (PS5)
• Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5)
• Neon white (PS5, PS4)
• The Outlast Trials (PS5, PS4)

Unlike what had been the norm, where it was normal to receive three games per monthThis time, Sony expands the list to five titles. Three of them can only be played on PlayStation 5This reinforces the focus on those who have already made the generational leap, although PS4 users are not completely left out thanks to Neon White and The Outlast Trials.

LEGO Horizon Adventures: Aloy in block form

The first of the big claims of the month is LEGO Horizon AdventuresAvailable in December exclusively for PS5 as part of the Essential plan. This title reimagines the well-known Guerrilla Games saga with an aesthetic of LEGO piecesopting for a more casual tone suitable for all types of players.

Instead of the solemn epic of Horizon Zero Dawn, here the adventure of Aloy It is presented with a lighter approach, loaded with humor and comic momentsWhile retaining recognizable elements from the original universe—colossal machines, exploration, and accessible combat—the setting remains post-apocalyptic, but filtered through the lens of block-building.

One of its strong points is the cooperativeThe game allows you to invite another person to join the game, either in local mode in shared screen or through online gaming. This option is especially well-suited to the December holidays, which usually leave more free time for sharing the sofa or playing remote games with friends and family.

Killing Floor 3: Cooperative action and first-person horror

Those who prefer something more raw will find in Killing Floor 3 Another big name for December on PS5. The new installment in the saga maintains its focus on first-person cooperative action, mixing elements of terror and explicit violence that does not shy away from showing blood and dismemberment.

In this title, even six players can form a team to face waves of grotesque creatures in different scenarios. Between each assault there is time to upgrade equipmentAdjusting weapons, defenses, and skills is key to avoiding being crushed when the later rounds and final bosses arrive.

The wave-like structure, similar to a “horde mode”It favors quick sessions for playing a few casual games with friends, but also allows you to delve deeper into class selection and group coordination to optimize survival strategies.

The Outlast Trials: Cooperative Psychological Horror

The month also comes with a host of scares. The Outlast Trialswhich joins the December catalog on both PS5 and PS4. This title takes the well-known Outlast series into a multiplayer approach, without abandoning the essence of psychological horror and sinister experiments.

The action takes place in a sinister facility in the Murkoff Corporationwhere the characters are subjected to a series of disturbing tests. It can be played solo, although the game is designed to be played cooperatively with up to 10 players. three other playerscoordinating escapes, distractions, and use of the environment to avoid falling into the hands of the enemies.

As is customary in the saga, survival is based not so much on directly confronting rivals as on Hide, run, and use any tool available to make it out alive. The emphasis is on the overwhelm, the constant tension and the feeling of vulnerability, all accentuated by the cooperative component.

Synduality Echo of Ada: science fiction and a mix of PvE and PvP

The science fiction aspect is handled by Synduality Echo of AdaAnother PS5 exclusive in the December lineup. The game offers a mix of player versus environment (PvE) mode y player versus player (PvP) in a futuristic world marked by disaster.

The story is set in the year 2222 , on a planet Earth devastated by a toxic rain which has wiped out most of humanity. The few survivors are forced to live underground in shelters, while expeditions to the surface are organized to collect supplies. AO crystalsa vital resource in this universe.

During the raids, the protagonist collaborates with a robotic companion which serves as tactical and logistical support. The surface is not only teeming with hostile creatures, but also with other players, creating situations where you have to decide whether to cooperate, compete, or directly clash over available resources.

Neon White: Speed, platforming, and cards in first person

The fifth monthly game of the month is Neon white, available for both PS5 and PS4. It is a proposal in first person which combines fast-paced platforming, shooting, and an original card system that acts as weapons and abilities.

The protagonist is an assassin sent to the afterlife who must face got damn In extreme speed trials, you compete against other exterminators with the goal of earning a place in Heaven. Each level presents a course filled with enemies and shortcuts, where the important thing is not just to survive, but to do so in the shortest time possible.

The letters The items obtained during the game represent different weapons and special actions. They can be used to attack or discard them to activate skills Advanced movement abilities, such as higher jumps or explosive movements, are key. The challenge lies in deciding when to fire and when to sacrifice a card to gain valuable seconds.

Skate Story: Day One Premiere on PS Plus Extra and Premium

Beyond the monthly games, one of the announcements that has generated the most buzz is the arrival of Skate Story to the catalog of PS Plus Extra and PremiumThis indie title, developed by Sam Eng and published by Devolver Digital, will join the service on December 8 as a day one release on PS5.

The confirmation came through official PlayStation blog And it has attracted attention because Sony doesn't usually saturate its service with direct releases, unlike other subscription platforms. In this case, users with an Extra or Premium plan in PS5 They will be able to download the game at no additional cost from the day it goes on sale.

Meanwhile, those who want to play it in PC or in Nintendo Switch 2 They will have to purchase it through traditional means. Sony has not specified how long Skate Story will remain in the PS Plus catalog, which is common in these types of agreements, so those interested should add it to their library as soon as possible.

A busy end to the year for PlayStation Plus subscribers

With the combination of the Essential's five monthly games and the incorporation of Skate Story With day-one releases on Extra and Premium, December is shaping up to be a particularly busy month for those playing in the Sony ecosystem, especially in Spain and the rest of Europewhere prices and service plans set the market standard.

Subscription to PlayStation Plus It is still structured in three levels: the plan Essentiala Monthly cost in Spain: 8,99 eurosIt grants access to online multiplayer, monthly games, and some exclusive offers. The level Extra, for 13,99 euros per monthIt adds a rotating catalog of games and access to the Ubisoft+ Classics selection. Finally, the plan Premium (also called Deluxe in some regions) It goes up to 16,99 euros per month, adding classics, game trials and options to cloud gameas the Play in the cloud with PS Portal.

Among cooperative proposals such as Killing Floor 3 and The Outlast Trials, experiences for all audiences such as LEGO Horizon Adventures, fast competitive bets like Neon whitescience fiction with PvP elements in Synduality Echo of Ada And with Skate Story's independent approach, the service closes the year with a varied offer which combines familiar names with less conventional experiments, leaving subscribers with a good handful of options to take advantage of the holidays and end-of-year festivities.