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PS Plus Essential subscribers can look forward to playing "Stray" in November 2025, as predicted by Billbil-kun, following its initial release in July 2022 and previous feature on the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium service tiers.

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Stray Joins November's PlayStation Plus Lineup for Essential Subscribers (Starting Nov 4th)

PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers are in for a treat this November 2025: the acclaimed indie adventure game Stray from BlueTwelve Studio. Dealabs leaker Billbilkun reports that Sony has selected Stray as the flagship title for November's PlayStation Plus lineup. The game will be available to subscribers starting November 4th; look for the official announcement on October 29th at 4:30 PM Portugal time. Stray, which originally launched in July 2022, joined the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in Europe that same month.

In Case You Missed It

In other feline-focused gaming news, we've been tipped off about an exciting addition to PlayStation Plus' November lineup. Marcus Thompson, over at Players for Life, spilled the beans on a leak suggesting that Stray will be one of the free games up for grabs next month. This critically-acclaimed indie gem puts you in the paws of a stray cat navigating a cyberpunk cityscape filled with robot inhabitants and thrilling puzzles. Mark your calendars for November 4th to claim this must-play adventure – check out Marcus' article here Stray to be Next Free Game in PlayStation Plus, Claims Insider for more details and other potential freebies. Meanwhile, Carlos Mendoza has been delving into the gaming world's intricacies in his latest piece, "Hollow Knight: Silksong Facing Negative Criticism in China Explained" (published Sep 5, 2025). He unravels the mystery behind Chinese players' discontent with the anticipated title, revealing that it's not the gameplay, but the questionable quality of the Chinese translation causing an uproar. Find out why even the translation style is being compared to Chuunibyou here Hollow Knight: Silksong Facing Negative Criticism in China Explained. Lastly, Ahmed Hassan has some thrilling news for you – mark your calendars for October 9th as the Brazil Game Show 2025 promises to be a spectacle. He reveals that this year's event will see the global debut of the Web3 version of MU Online, a beloved MMORPG in Brazil, at an exclusive press and investor presentation. With Maxion founder Shotiwan Wattanalarp in attendance, this is one event you won't want to miss. Check out Ahmed's latest post here Brazil Game Show 2025 to Stage Global Debut of Web3 Version of MU Online for more details on this historic moment and other exciting attractions.

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Game info

Official Name
Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer
Brief Summary
A fantasy tactical RPG where you command over 70 characters across grid-based battles. Customize skills, unleash flashy Spell Cards, and enjoy rich animations in a strategic, story-driven adventure set in the world of Touhou.
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Released
March 31, 2022
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
B
Languages
English, Japanese
Genre
Phoenixx Inc.

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