Like every month, anticipation is at its height in the PlayStation community. In January, Sony offered games like Resident Evil Village Or Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in the Extra and Premium formulas. But while the February 2026 list is expected shortly, it is mainly the games of Essential level which give rise to the most speculation.
A recent leak has already put a name to one of February’s free games — and the reception hasn’t been very warm. While waiting for official confirmation from Sony, the forums, in particular Reddittransform into a playground for predictions and debates.
The most shared hopes on Reddit
The players do not lack ideas or ambition. Several AAA titles are mentioned repeatedly. A user writes hope Spider-Man And The Last of Us Part IItwo PS4 classics from Sony. Others opt for essentials like God of War And Kingdom Hearts III.
One of the most supported comments mentions Titanfall 2. “I would like them to offer Titanfall 2 as a free game to give it some life and increase the number of players again,” explains one user. This wish is not unrealistic: the Electronic Arts game regularly returns to the trends.
Some users express a different need: to think outside the box. “I want indie or low budget games like Rocket League Or StarwhalI can’t seem to get addicted to free AAA games,” another community member wrote.
Life is Strange: the most sentimental wish
A wish comes up often: Life is Strange: Double Exposurereleased in 2024. A fan shares: “I know it’s often on sale, but as soon as I buy it, it will be included in PS Plus. It’s happened to all of us. » This anecdote affects many players who sometimes wait months for their favorite game to appear in their subscription.
Interest in narrative and emotional games proves that the PS Plus community isn’t just looking for action or big blockbusters, but also more personal experiences.
Verdict imminent for PS4 and PS5 subscribers
Sony is expected to reveal the official list of PlayStation Plus Essential games in the coming hours. The announcement of the Extra and Premium games should follow shortly after. In the meantime, the diversity of expectations testifies to the eclecticism of subscribers: between blockbusters, independent gems and cult games, it is difficult to please everyone… but surprise remains possible.