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Next month, PlayStation Plus members will see a significant update to the service’s game library, with 22 titles set to be removed starting May 20, 2025. Among the departing games are popular titles like *Grand Theft Auto 5*, *Payday 2: Crimewave Edition*, and notably, the final playable versions of classic first-party PS3 games—*Resistance: Fall of Man* and *Resistance 2*. For fans of these older titles, this removal marks a critical moment, as both games will no longer be accessible through any official modern platform unless you own a working PS3 copy.
What is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus is Sony's premium online gaming subscription service available across PlayStation platforms. It offers members exclusive benefits such as free monthly games, limited-time trials, online multiplayer access, and special discounts. Additionally, the service includes a vast library of current and retro games for subscribers of the Extra and Premium tiers—making it a go-to destination for gamers seeking diverse experiences across generations.
Why Are These Games Being Removed?
As reported by Push Square, the upcoming removal list includes a mix of third-party hits and legacy first-party titles. Of particular note are *Resistance: Fall of Man* and *Resistance 2*, which were added to the PS Plus Premium lineup at the end of 2024 but will now be taken down less than a year later. These two titles have been unavailable for purchase on the PlayStation Store for some time, making PS Plus Premium the last official way to experience them via cloud streaming.
The series, developed by Insomniac Games following their success with *Ratchet & Clank*, offered an alternate history sci-fi shooter narrative and was instrumental in building the studio’s reputation. While *Resistance 3* and *Resistance: Retribution* will remain in the catalog, the departure of the earlier entries signals a quiet farewell to a once-promising franchise.
A Trend of Disappearing Classics
Sony’s decision to remove first-party titles from PlayStation Plus isn’t entirely new. In August 2024, both *Horizon Zero Dawn* and *Horizon Forbidden West* were unexpectedly pulled from the service. However, those games remained purchasable, unlike the *Resistance* duo, which now face complete unavailability on modern systems. This move has sparked concern among fans about the long-term accessibility of digital-only or legacy titles under Sony’s evolving digital strategy.
In a related development, *InFamous: Second Son*, a more recent PS4-era title from Sucker Punch, is also scheduled to leave the service—a further indication that even newer first-party games aren't immune to removal.
The Future of Resistance
Despite fan enthusiasm, the *Resistance* franchise has been dormant for years. During a February interview, Ted Price, founder and former president of Insomniac Games, revealed that there had been internal interest in reviving the series with a potential *Resistance 4*. Unfortunately, the project never moved beyond early discussions. Like Guerrilla Games' *Killzone* series, *Resistance* now appears to be shelved indefinitely, leaving its future uncertain.
List of Games Leaving PlayStation Plus on May 20, 2025
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- MotoGP 24
- The Sims 4: Island Living
- Resistance: Fall of Man
- Resistance 2
- Walkabout Mini Golf
- Synth Riders
- Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord
- Before Your Eyes
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
- Stranded: Alien Dawn
- The Lego Movie 2 Videogame
- Ghostrunner
- Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- Journey to the Savage Planet
- Portal Knights
- Enter the Gungeon
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- InFamous: Second Son
If you're interested in experiencing any of these soon-to-be-removed titles, make sure to download or stream them before May 20, 2025. With the increasing frequency of such removals, now may be the best time to take advantage of what’s still available in the PlayStation Plus library.
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