PS Plus: 10 Free Games Drop Into the Catalog as Sony Shows Subscribers Some Love
Forget chocolates this Valentine’s—Sony’s gifting you 10 new PS Plus games, including a certain web-slinger who’s already stolen 11 million hearts.
Announced with fanfare at the February 12 State of Play—and yes, the leaks were true—this month’s Extra and Premium lineup lands February 17. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 leads the charge, but there are plenty more surprises, from the emotional Neva to both Monster Hunter Stories games arriving just in time for the third installment.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — The blockbuster spins its web on PS Plus
Just three years after launch, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swings into the PS Plus Extra catalog. A lightning-fast turnaround for a PS5 exclusive that’s already sold over 11 million copies as of May 2024. Insomniac Games lets you freely swap between Peter Parker and Miles Morales in an expanded New York—now with Queens and Brooklyn to explore. Each Spider-Man brings their own flavor: Miles’ electric powers shake things up, while Peter’s classic arsenal gets a wild twist thanks to the symbiote.
The story remixes Marvel’s greatest hits, with Venom’s true identity holding a few surprises for longtime fans. Critics have hailed it as the best Spider-Man game ever made, praising gameplay that nails the fantasy of being the webhead. With PS5 sales smashing past 90 million units, adding a blockbuster like this only makes the service more irresistible. If you haven’t donned the mask yet, now’s your moment.
Neva — The emotional journey that’ll melt your heart
After Gris, Nomada Studio returns with Neva, a narrative 2D platformer exploring the bond between Alba, a young woman, and a wolf cub she rescues after a traumatic encounter with shadowy forces. Together, they journey through a once-beautiful world now falling apart with each passing season. The cub grows from rebellious pup to imposing adult, testing the loyalty and attachment that bind them.
Visually, Neva is a stunner. Every scene looks like a watercolor come to life, and the emotional punch builds to a finale that might just leave you misty-eyed. Critics have called it “devastatingly beautiful”—and they’re not wrong. Available on PS5 and PS4, it’s probably the most breathtaking surprise of this lineup for anyone craving an intimate, unforgettable experience.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin — Get ready for part 3
The timing couldn’t be sharper. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin lands on PS Plus just before Monster Hunter Stories 3 drops next month. This turn-based RPG flips the franchise formula: instead of hunting monsters, you raise them and forge bonds. You play as Red’s grandchild—a legendary Rider—teaming up with Ena, a young Wyverian protecting a Rathalos egg with world-shaking potential.
The adventure puts friendship to the test in a changing world, with a strategic combat system that rewards your connection with your “Monsties.” If you want to dive into the third game without missing a beat, this is the perfect entry point—especially since the first game is here too.
Monster Hunter Stories — The original for completionists
Before Wings of Ruin, there was Monster Hunter Stories—the game that started this spin-off series. Available on PS4, this first chapter offers a rich narrative adventure where you play as a Monster Rider, living alongside creatures instead of hunting them. The game features full voice acting in both Japanese and English, plus a museum mode to enjoy the soundtrack and concept art.
Getting both games at once is a gift for methodical players who want to start from the beginning. With Monster Hunter Stories 3 on the horizon, catching up on the whole saga in just a few weeks is now totally doable—no extra cost beyond your Extra subscription.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown — A legend returns after 13 years
Thirteen years. That’s how long we’ve waited between Test Drive Unlimited 2 and this new Solar Crown, aiming to reinvent the massively multiplayer open-world racer. The car list is drool-worthy: over 30 manufacturers from Ferrari to Bugatti, Koenigsegg to Aston Martin. You’ll find everything from ‘60s sedans to the latest hypercars, plus off-road beasts.
The heart of the game? The clash between two clans: the flashy, rule-breaking Streets and the cool, refined Sharps. Pick your side, climb the leaderboards, and chase exclusive rewards—this gameplay loop should keep speed freaks busy for a long while.
Season: A Letter to the Future — A contemplative bike road trip
Season: A Letter to the Future is something truly different. Hop on your bike and journey through a strange world on the brink of a cataclysm that could erase civilization. Your mission: capture memories before they vanish forever. Each tool you use records a different layer—sounds, music, architecture, the stories of locals living their final days of normalcy.
This is a meditative experience—no combat, no timers, just pure exploration and reflection as the world slowly reveals itself. For players craving something radically new, this atmospheric road trip on PS5 and PS4 could be an unforgettable pause from the ordinary.
Venba — Cooking as a bridge between two cultures
Venba puts you in the shoes of an Indian mother who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Her treasured recipe book is damaged during the move, and it’s up to you to restore lost dishes by solving culinary puzzles. Every recipe you recover is a lifeline back to her homeland, a way to preserve cultural identity as daily life in a new country threatens to wash it away.
Between cooking sequences, the game weaves a branching narrative that delicately explores the challenges of immigration, generational tensions, and the search for belonging. Short but powerful, Venba is one of those indie experiences that lingers long after the credits roll.
Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition — Magic and tech in Iceland
Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition follows Ryn, a vestige with a gift for ancient magic, whose brother is captured by a totalitarian empire. Joined by Abram, a scholar with a haunted past, she embarks on a journey from icy glaciers to volcanic depths, through forgotten ruins where magic and machinery intertwine.
Inspired by Iceland’s wild landscapes, the game offers a handcrafted world full of monsters, mysteries, and relics of a lost civilization. The Enhanced Edition brings visual upgrades on PS5, making this collapsing world even more immersive.
Rugby 25 — The most complete rugby sim for oval ball fans
Rugby 25 claims the title of the most exhaustive rugby simulation ever made. From local clubs to global tournaments, it boasts the genre’s biggest roster and the world’s most iconic stadiums. Every pass, tackle, and try is crafted to capture the intensity of a real match.
Available on PS5 and PS4, it’s all about realistic gameplay and strategic depth—perfect for sports fans hungry for a true rugby experience.
Disney Pixar Wall-E — The PS2 classic returns on Premium
The only title exclusive to PS Plus Premium this month, Disney Pixar Wall-E adapts the 2008 Pixar film, originally released on PS2. You play as the lonely little cleaning robot in the year 2700, the last functioning member of a trash-collecting army—until his routine is upended by Eve, a probe sent by humanity.
The game mixes solo puzzles with multiplayer mini-games for up to four—think space races and competitive battles. A nostalgia capsule for anyone who grew up with the movie, and a quirky curiosity for everyone else.
All 10 games join the PS Plus catalog on February 17—9 for Extra subscribers, with Wall-E as a Premium exclusive. Don’t forget, February’s 4 free games are still up for grabs until March 2 for Essentials members. After a State of Play packed with reveals and a monthly lineup this generous, March is shaping up to be just as loaded—especially with Monster Hunter Stories 3 and the fallout from Sony’s many announcements.
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