Sony made a surprising announcement for fans eagerly anticipating updates to the PlayStation Plus subscription service. This December, three nostalgic PS2 classics—Sly 2, Sly 3, and Jak and Daxter—are set to join the Premium tier of PS Plus. Typically, Sony unveils its new lineup of monthly games around mid-month, but they’ve decided to treat users with an earlier reveal for December 2024.
Usually, Sony shares the next month’s PS Plus Essential games on the last Wednesday of each month. True to form, December’s free PS Plus games, including It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem, were announced as expected. However, the curveball came when Sony opted to also preview the titles rolling out for PS Plus Premium subscribers in December 2024, adding an intriguing twist to their regular schedule.
On December 10, those with PS Plus Premium access can dive into Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. These beloved PS2 adventures are part of a celebration marking PlayStation’s impressive 30-year milestone. While Sony has not yet spilled the beans on additional titles coming to their Extra and Premium categories later in December, it’s widely presumed that more will be unveiled by December 17, aligning with their usual release pattern for fresh content—however, official confirmation of that date is still awaited.
Mark your calendars for December 17, when these classic additions will share the spotlight with significant shifts in the PS Plus lineup. A sizeable group of 16 titles will exit the PS Plus Extra selection, including noteworthy games like Dead Island: Definitive Edition, Judgment, Mega Man 11, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and Tinykin. Although these games say goodbye, the breadth of releases planned for around this time should more than offset these departures.
Even as these changes unfold, PlayStation Plus subscribers should continue to find substantial value in their subscriptions. It’s likely that more games will join the ranks of PS Plus Extra and Premium independent of the sensational Sly and Jak lineups, ensuring a robust catalog moving forward. However, bear in mind that unlocking the complete package of entertainment requires a PS Plus Premium subscription, so it’s well worth considering if you aim to maximize your gaming experience.
