Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for December 2025. The company will offer five free titles to subscribers across all tiers. The games become available on 2nd December and remain accessible until 5th January 2026.
Special End-of-Year Bonus
Sony has expanded the December offering beyond the typical three-game format. The publisher describes this as a special end-of-year bonus for PlayStation Plus members. LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada and Neon White comprise the full lineup.
Figure 1: PS Plus December Monthly Games
LEGO Horizon Adventures Leads December Lineup
LEGO Horizon Adventures joins the monthly games roster on PlayStation 5. The game presents a family-friendly retelling of the Horizon Zero Dawn story. Players hunt machines while saving Earth from an ancient digital demon. The title embraces a LEGO aesthetic with simplified gameplay mechanics. The game features co-op support like most other LEGO video games.
Killing Floor 3 Brings Co-op Horror Action
Killing Floor 3 arrives on PlayStation 5 as part of the December selection. The first-person co-op horror game tasks players with eliminating hordes of monsters. Players battle frenzied swarms of bioengineered creatures using various weapons. The game focuses on eliminating enhanced zombies that obstruct player progress.
The Outlast Trials Offers Multiplayer Horror
The Outlast Trials becomes available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The first-person horror experience supports solo play or online co-op with up to three players. Players must survive psychological trials through stealth mechanics. The game emphasises stealthily surviving or fleeing from horrors presented by the titular trials.
Synduality Echo of Ada Provides Extraction Shooter Experience
Synduality Echo of Ada launches for PlayStation 5 subscribers on 2nd December. The PvPvE extraction shooter allows players to pilot mechs in a futuristic world. Players go topside to loot for resources while battling alien adversaries. Bandai Namco publishes the title, which taps into the current extraction shooter trend. Subscribers can now explore what makes extraction shooters popular in the gaming market.
Neon White Delivers Stylish FPS Platforming
Neon White rounds out the December lineup on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The stylish first-person puzzle shooter casts players as a demon assassin. Players exterminate demons in Heaven through fast-paced parkour action. The game features a unique gimmick where players use limited cards to kill enemies. Players must eliminate demons as swiftly as possible while navigating levels. The title earned positive reviews for its sleek art style and engaging gameplay hook.
Download Window and Availability
All five December PlayStation Plus games launch on 2nd December. The titles remain available for download until 5th January 2026. Members can access the games through the PlayStation Store. Sony notes that all PlayStation Plus members can download these December games from the specified date.
Platform Compatibility Details
Three games support PlayStation 5 exclusively in the December lineup. LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3 and Synduality Echo of Ada require the current-generation console. The Outlast Trials and Neon White offer cross-generation support. These two titles work on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 systems.
November Games Expiring Soon
PlayStation Plus subscribers have limited time to claim November’s free games. Stray, EA Sports WRC 24 and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator leave the service on 2nd December. The games expire on 1st December at midnight. Members should download November titles before the December lineup replaces them.
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Additional Member Benefits
PlayStation Plus membership includes online multiplayer access for supported games. Members receive exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store throughout the year. The service provides 100GB cloud storage for game saves. PlayStation 5 owners gain access to exclusive features like Game Help. Sony also offers members 5% off select hardware and peripherals through PlayStation Direct.
Figure 2: PlayStation Plus Perks
December Marks Year’s Final Lineup
The December offering represents the final PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for 2025. Sony has positioned the expanded five-game roster as a holiday celebration for members. The company states it aims to mark the year’s end and start holiday celebrations early. Members across select regions can access all five titles at no additional cost beyond their existing subscription.
PlayStation Plus continues to operate on a tiered subscription model with Essential, Extra and Premium options. The monthly games form part of the Essential tier benefits available to all members. Additional catalogue games typically arrive mid-month for Extra and Premium subscribers.
