PS Plus Extra: December 2025 Releases Confirmed with Major Licenses

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Several popular titles are leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in December 2025, including Arcade Paradise VR, Battlefield 2042, Forspoken, Grand Theft Auto III, Sonic Frontiers, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge, and Surviving Mars.
Completion times for these games vary, with some requiring as little as 5 hours (Star Trek: Bridge Crew) and others up to 120+ hours (Battlefield 2042, Firefighting Simulator: The Squad, and Surviving Mars).
Its recommended for subscribers to prioritize these games before they disappear from the service on December 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. Paris time.
The Black Friday deals offer discounts on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, making it an ideal time for current subscribers to upgrade or consider upgrading to PS Plus Extra.

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PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Leaving in December 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!

Black Friday deals include discounts on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, making now an ideal time for current subscribers to upgrade. However, those who recently joined PS Plus Extra should be aware that, like all subscription services, games are added to and removed from the catalog regularly. Sony has announced the titles leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in December 2025, giving subscribers a chance to discover, complete, or platinum them before their departure.

Nine PS Plus Games Departing in December 2025 – Don’t Miss Out on Arcade Paradise VR, Battlefield 2042, Forspoken, and More

Nine games will be removed from the service next month, including major licensed titles, indie games, and a classic PS2 game. The departing titles include: Arcade Paradise VR Battlefield 2042 Firefighting Simulator: The Squad Forspoken Grand Theft Auto III Sonic Frontiers Star Trek: Bridge Crew Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Surviving Mars Battlefield 2042, despite a rocky initial reception, was followed by Battlefield 2042 Portal, which improved upon some of the issues. Grand Theft Auto III launched the iconic saga on PS2. Surviving Mars is also a well-regarded management game.

Several games will be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra around 11 a.m. Paris time on December 16, 2025. Here’s how long you’ll need to complete them: Arcade Paradise VR: 15 hours (story), 30 hours (platinum) Battlefield 2042: No campaign, 120+ hours (platinum) Firefighting Simulator: The Squad: 10 hours (story), 100 hours (platinum) Forspoken: 15 hours (story), 40 hours (platinum) Grand Theft Auto III: 15 hours (story), 25 hours (platinum) Sonic Frontiers: 15 hours (story), 25 hours (platinum) Star Trek: Bridge Crew: 5+ hours (story) Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge: Under 4 hours (story), up to 10 hours (platinum) Surviving Mars: 20 hours (story), 120+ hours (platinum) With the clock ticking, subscribers should prioritize these games before they disappear from PlayStation Plus Extra in December 2025.

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