Here's when PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 free games are being announced
The PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games are set to be announced soon, and we've got all the details you need to know about when you can expect them
Two titles have already been confirmed for the PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 roster, but there's plenty more speculation about what else might be on the cards.
Despite a somewhat lacklustre reveal of Sand Land as the headline act last month, PlayStation kicked off its PS Plus June 2025 free games with a surprise drop for Essential subscribers, as well as a smattering of titles for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, so we'll write off May as a blip for now.
The recent PlayStation State of Play showcase (via YouTube) made some significant announcements, including the release of Twisted Metal 3 and 4 on Tuesday, July 15, and Resident Evil 2 and 3 in the summer. It was also revealed that Sword of the Sea, the latest adventure from the creators of Journey, will debut on the service on day one in August.
Some of these releases are imminent, with FBC: Firebreak set to land on PS Plus Extra on Tuesday, June 17, along with the original Deus Ex for Premium subscribers. These games are guaranteed to arrive this month, giving us a solid starting point for predicting other potential additions.
The most effective way to anticipate what might be included in a future PS Plus release is by examining the games that were released on the service at the same time last year, noting their original PlayStation release dates, adding a year to those dates, and seeing what matches up. In this instance, we'd be looking at the PS Plus June 2025 Extra and Premium lineup, which boasted Monster Hunter Rise, Crusader Kings 3 and Monster Energy Supercross – The Video Game 6.
Given that Monster Hunter was initially launched in March 2021, the subsequent year is a good indicator for game releases, with titles such as Bleach: Brave Souls, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands making an appearance.
The inclusion of these games would result in a satisfying PS Plus June 2025 Extra and Premium games drop for many players. However, with FBC: Firebreak already confirmed, it hardly needs these additions to make it a standout month.
But when exactly will this new collection of games be unveiled?
Here's everything you need to know about the PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date.
PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date
The PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date is scheduled for Wednesday,June 11 at 8.30am PDT / 11.30am EDT / 4.30pm BST. This is because the PS Plus Extra and Premium games for any given month are always announced on its second Wednesday, before being released on the following Tuesday, which in this case is Tuesday, June 17.
It's refreshing to have a sneak peek at the forthcoming PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games this month, and Sony could still surprise us with this month's release.
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