May 2025 PS Plus Game Linked to Hollywood Movie Release

Rumors are swirling that one of the PlayStation Plus games for May 2025 might be the teen slasher horror game, Until Dawn. While Sony has yet to confirm this, leaks suggest that players could soon enjoy a free download of the game. It appears to be the Until Dawn Remastered version rather than the original from 2014, though details remain unconfirmed. Rest assured, we'll provide an update as soon as we have official word from Sony.

PlayStation Plus is Sony's comprehensive online gaming service, offering its members a host of benefits including free monthly games, limited-time trials, online multiplayer access, and exclusive discounts. Subscribers can also enjoy a vast library of current and classic games through the Extra and Premium tiers, but the monthly free games are accessible to all members, regardless of their subscription level.

Speculation from the PlayStation community on Reddit, highlighted by PushSquare, suggests this could be a promotional move tied to the recent release of the Until Dawn movie. Unfortunately, the film didn't meet expectations, earning a modest 5/10 from IGN, which criticized it for being a "disappointing" adaptation that failed to capture the essence of the original game. Similarly, the 2024 remaster of Until Dawn received the same score, with IGN calling it an "overpriced and under-featured remake." In contrast, the original 2015 version was more warmly received, scoring a 7.5/10 from IGN.

In other PlayStation Plus news, 22 games are slated to be removed from the service next month, including popular titles like Grand Theft Auto 5, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition, and the last playable versions of first-party titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. This removal means that Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 will no longer be available on modern consoles, marking their complete departure from the PlayStation ecosystem.