Get ready, folks, because November 2024 is about to shake up your PS Plus library like a controller thrown across the room after losing a hard boss fight. Sony has just announced that 18 games—and we’re talking some real heavy hitters here—will be exiting PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on November 18, 2024. Yeah, this is the part where we all collectively scream “WHYYY?”
RDR2 and GTA: San Andreas, Are You Serious?
I know what you’re thinking, “Not Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA: San Andreas!” But yeah, it’s happening. These legendary Rockstar Games titles are part of the exodus, and if you haven’t spent countless hours riding with Arthur Morgan or wreaking havoc in San Andreas by now, well… you better start hustling! It’s like your friend borrowing your favorite game and then moving to another country. No, you can’t play it anymore unless you buy it again. Fun, right?
And That’s Not All! (Because of Course It’s Not)
As if that weren’t enough to make your controller weep, the entire Kingdom Hearts series is also packing its bags. Yep, all those Disney-meets-Final-Fantasy mashups that have enchanted (and confused) us for years will be poof gone. Kingdom Hearts III? Gone. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory? See ya. At this point, the only thing missing is a sad Disney song playing in the background.
Oh, and What Remains of Edith Finch, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, and Overcooked 2 are also part of this purge. So, if you’re into emotionally intense storytelling, slaying dragons, or destroying friendships over virtual cooking, now’s your time to shine (before it’s too late).
You Still Have Time… But Not Much
Look, you’ve got until November 18 to play these games like it’s your job. After that, they’ll vanish from PS Plus, which means no more free access. And let’s face it, we’ve all been those people who add games to the library just because they’re there but never actually play them. Well, now’s the time to dust off that backlog and get gaming.
New Titles Just Don’t Cut It
Sure, there are new games coming to PlayStation Plus to fill the void. But let’s be real—Dead Island 2 and a few indie titles just don’t compare to the sheer magnitude of what we’re losing. It’s like trading in a Ferrari for a skateboard. Sure, both are technically vehicles, but come on…
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read):
- 18 games are leaving PS Plus on November 18, 2024, including big names like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA: San Andreas, and the entire Kingdom Hearts collection.
- You’ve still got time to play them, but the clock’s ticking.
- New titles are coming, but they’re not quite the legends we’re losing.
So, don’t say I didn’t warn you. If you’ve been putting off these iconic games, consider this your final wake-up call. Now’s the time to saddle up with Arthur one last time or blast through San Andreas like it’s 2004.
Pro tip: Go ahead and add these games to your library if you haven’t already. They’ll still be yours to keep as long as you maintain your subscription—even if they disappear from the catalog.