Sony Interactive Entertainment is closing out 2025 with a surprisingly generous PlayStation Plus lineup. Starting Tuesday, December 2, active subscribers across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers will be able to claim five games instead of the usual three. It’s a noticeably larger drop, and I think many players will appreciate having that bit of variety right as the holiday season starts to pick up. The selection includes the recently released Lego Horizon Adventures, the co-op-heavy Killing Floor 3, and the well-loved speedrunning title Neon White. All five games can be added to your library until Monday, January 5, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five Games Total: The December monthly lineup includes Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, and Neon White.
• Release Date: All five titles become available for download on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
• Platform Support: Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, and Synduality are PS5 exclusives, while Neon White and The Outlast Trials support both PS4 and PS5.
• Bonus Content: Skate Story joins the Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members on December 8 as a day-one release.
• Last Chance: Members have until December 1 to claim November’s games, including Stray and EA Sports WRC 24.
Headline Acts: Lego and Co-op Chaos
The biggest spotlight this month definitely lands on Lego Horizon Adventures for PS5. Released earlier in the year, the game retells the story of Horizon Zero Dawn but with a warmer, family-friendly spin. Players guide Aloy and her companions through a world built entirely from digital Lego bricks, squaring off against mechanical dinosaurs along the way. Reviews were somewhat mixed, especially regarding depth compared to the mainline Horizon games, though the local co-op mode feels particularly fitting for December gatherings.
Killing Floor 3 on PS5 brings a very different energy. This first-person shooter is all about surviving waves of bio-engineered creatures known as Zeds. Up to six players can team up in co-op modes, and the game sticks to the franchise’s reputation for intense encounters and heavy weapon customization. It launched back in July 2025, but for anyone who missed it, this might be a good moment to jump in.
Indie Favorites and Sci-Fi Shooters
Neon White, available on both PS4 and PS5, continues to stand out for anyone who values speed, precision, and that urge to replay levels over and over just to cut a few extra seconds. You play as an assassin in Heaven, using soul cards that can either attack enemies or be discarded for movement abilities like double jumps. It’s a style of game that tends to hook players without them realizing it.
Horror fans get something substantial too with The Outlast Trials on PS4 and PS5. This entry shifts away from the strictly solo design of earlier Outlast games and allows up to four players to work together. You’re placed in disturbing psychological trials run by the Murkoff Corporation, relying heavily on stealth, coordination, and perhaps a bit of luck to escape.
Finishing the main lineup is Synduality: Echo of Ada for PS5. This PvPvE extraction shooter mixes mech combat with resource collecting. Players pilot Cradle Coffins while navigating a harsh world full of alien threats and other human-controlled squads. It becomes a careful balance of pushing for loot but knowing when to retreat, which can be strangely addictive.
Extra and Premium Catalog Additions
Subscribers on the Extra and Premium tiers will get a couple more notable additions later in the month.
- Skate Story (PS5): Arriving December 8, this indie release launches day one into the Game Catalog. You play as a demon made of glass and pain, skating through the underworld on a strangely poetic journey to swallow the moon. The visual style is striking, and the physics-driven movement looks challenging in a way that might take a bit of practice.
• Red Dead Redemption (PS4): The remastered edition of Rockstar’s classic western arrives on December 2. It includes the Undead Nightmare expansion and lets players experience John Marston’s story with improved resolution and smoother performance on modern hardware.
Overall, December’s PlayStation Plus lineup feels like a deliberately varied mix. There’s a family-friendly adventure, a couple of darker shooters, a competitive speedrunning favorite, and even a horror co-op experience for good measure. It’s perhaps not a lineup that will excite everyone equally, but the range itself makes the final month of 2025 feel a little more eventful for subscribers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which games are PS5 exclusives in this lineup?
A. Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, and Synduality: Echo of Ada are playable only on PlayStation 5. Neon White and The Outlast Trials have versions for both PS4 and PS5.
Q. Do I keep these games if I cancel my subscription?
A. You will lose access to these games if your subscription expires. However, if you resubscribe later using the same account, you regain access to any monthly games you previously claimed.
Q. When is the last day to claim these games?
A. You must add them to your library by Monday, January 5, 2026. Once added, you can download and play them at any time as long as you have an active membership.
Q. Is Red Dead Redemption available for Essential members?
A. No, Red Dead Redemption is part of the Game Catalog, which is only available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
Q. Can I play Lego Horizon Adventures with a friend on the same console?
A. Yes, Lego Horizon Adventures supports local couch co-op, allowing two players to play together on one screen.
