What the... Classic Games on PS Plus Are Massive Letdown

Leakers and data miners have revealed that Sony will bring some classics from their rich history to the PS5. Which games will be playable there soon?

Sony is changing the way PS Plus will work, with a new three tier system and a big selection of games that will be playable on PS4 and PS5 with a subscription. The most expensive tier will offer "a catalog of beloved classic games available from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP generations". Sony hasn't officially said what these games will be, but you know how it goes... that stuff obviously leaked.

[Update: May 30]The new PS Plus system has started rolling out in parts of Asia, so we already got a look at how the classic games (which you can all see further down below) will perform on the PS4 and PS5. And the answer is... very dire. It's not looking good unfortunately, with reports stating that the emulated classic games run worse than your nose during flu season.

The always amazing Digital Foundry has made a great video, breaking down the technical shortcomings of the classic games on PS5. Check it out here. But don't fret: the offer is still super exciting, and it's only a matter of time, until Sony fixes these issues. Scroll down to see all the classic games coming to PS Plus soon.

[Update: May 16]

Yes, some classic games from this new PS Plus program leaked, which you can read about below. But now we also got the official confirmation by Sony that yes, the leak was legit, and that these games will join the service! According to the blog release, some of these games will get better framerates and upgraded resolution as well. Exciting!

Read all about the classic games coming to PS Plus below, including a full list of every classic game coming to PS4 and PS5.

[Original Article]

Data Miner Found Classics Coming to PS Plus

This leak comes from Reddit user u/the_andshrew, who uncovered several classic games in the data of the PlayStation Network. While Sony hasn't officially confirmed, that these games will actually appear on the new PS Plus, it is pretty obviously the case that they will. The service is supposed to go live on June 22, so in less than two months, and it looks like Sony is slowly putting these games into their system.

What Classic Games Are Coming To PS Plus?

The list of games is WIP, as Sony is constantly adding new games to their backend. We will keep it updated as new titles appear. But this is what we got so far:

Tekken 2 (PS1)
Ridge Racer 2 (PSP)
Worms Armageddon (PS1)
Worms World Party (PS1)
Mr. Driller (PS1)

Now, I do know a lot about video games and their history, but even I have never heard of Mr. Driller. The other ones, though? Pure fire. Worms Armageddon is my personal highlight. An undeniable classic, man. So many hours of sweaty matches against my brothers... can't wait to relive that memory.

And Tekken 2? Bro, don't get me started. Another stone-cold classic. Those older fighting games still feel great and are just an absolute blast in any party. That's going to be a lot of fun too.

Those games alone are definitely getting me excited. This selection of classics is shaping up to be genuinely exciting and cool, offering actual value to your PS Plus subscription. We're excited to see the full selection of games and if Sony can stick the landing with this.

[Update: May 16]

Here is the full list of every classic game that's coming to PS4 and PS5 via the new PS Plus:

Classic Games Catalog – Original PlayStation and PSPPlayStation Studios