PS Plus: Sony Leaks Two Big Games for the End of the Year
The biggest spoiler of November didn’t come from a dataminer—it came straight from PlayStation. While hyping up its black controller in Japan, Sony casually dropped two game names that totally shake up the PS Plus Extra lineup for the end of the year.
The Japanese PlayStation Blog accidentally confirmed that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is coming to the Extra catalog in November, with Dynasty Warriors: Origins following in December. Both titles scored 84 and 79–84 on Metacritic, a massive step up from the recent picks that had PS Plus subscribers grumbling. The full November lineup is set to be revealed Wednesday, but the main event is already out in the open.
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A leak straight from… PlayStation itself
This wasn’t a rumor from some obscure forum or an anonymous social account. The Japanese PlayStation Blog itself spilled the beans, in a post about the PlayStation Portal Midnight Black launch in Japan. Tucked into a promo paragraph, Sony let slip: “The PlayStation Plus catalog will welcome Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation from Square Enix in November, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins from Koei Tecmo in December.” No more, no less. Reddit user d0pplerRL spotted the line and shared it on r/PlayStationPlus, instantly setting the community abuzz.
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The full PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup for November should be officially revealed this Wednesday, November 11. Don’t forget, the 5 free PS Plus Essential games for November—including Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2—are already up for grabs. With these two Extra catalog additions, Sony finally looks ready to spoil its subscribers after months of drought, especially since the new PS Plus perks weren’t enough to quiet the critics.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in November: the perfect JRPG entry point
Released in 2024, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is Square Enix and Artdink Corporation’s reimagining of the 1988 NES classic. The game boasts a solid 84 on Metacritic and a 4.27/5 rating on the PS Store, with over 4,800 reviews. What makes this addition especially enticing for the Extra catalog is its place in the series timeline: despite the “III,” it’s actually the first chapter of the Erdrick trilogy. Its story unfolds before Dragon Quest I and II, making it the ideal starting point for anyone new to the franchise’s world.
The HD-2D style, made famous by Octopath Traveler, blends retro sprites with modern lighting for a stunning effect. The remake has been hailed as “the perfect remake”: a faithful recreation that smooths out the rough edges of a nearly 40-year-old game without losing its soul. For JRPG fans who hesitated to pay full price, November couldn’t come at a better time.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins in December: a cult franchise reborn
The tenth main entry in the series, Dynasty Warriors: Origins launched in early 2025 from Omega Force and Koei Tecmo. The game surpassed one million copies sold—a milestone no modern entry had reached. Its Metacritic scores range from 79 to 84 depending on platform, and PS5 players rate it an impressive 4.44/5 on the PS Store with over 15,000 reviews. Here’s what sets this entry apart:
- Battles with up to 10,000 enemies on screen at once
- Streamlined storytelling, making it more accessible for newcomers
- Deeper combat system that rewards experimentation
- The best-selling entry since the PS2/PS3 era
It’s been called “a fantastic starting point for newcomers,” with “endlessly entertaining” gameplay and a gentle learning curve that never overwhelms. Its arrival in December on the Extra tier could be the perfect holiday gift for PS Plus subscribers.
Worldwide availability: should you worry?
Since the announcement came from the Japanese PlayStation Blog, regional availability is a fair question. PS Plus lineups sometimes differ between Japan, Europe, and North America, but that usually happens only if a game isn’t released in a given region. Both Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dynasty Warriors: Origins are available worldwide. So the odds of both titles joining the Extra catalog everywhere are very high.
One key detail: both games are part of the Extra tier—no need for a Premium subscription to play them. After months where subscribers felt like they were paying for a service on autopilot, Sony finally seems to be stepping up. Between an October lineup that already signaled a shift and PS Plus gaining ground on Game Pass, the end of 2026 is shaping up to be a real turning point for the service.
The official Extra and Premium lineup for November, set to be announced Wednesday, November 11, should clear up any remaining doubts about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and reveal the rest of the month’s games. As for December and the arrival of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, there’s still room for surprises. The best may be yet to come.
