10 Big PS4 Games Missing from PS5 PS Plus Collection Lineup

Microsoft is being aggressive with Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service that gives Xbox console owners instant access to over 100 games. While Sony doesn’t really have an Xbox Game Pass equivalent, it has introduced a new PlayStation Plus program with thePS5that greatly increases the value of the service.

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At this point, it’s unclear if Sony plans on cycling games in and out of the PlayStation Plus Collection like Microsoft does with Game Pass, or if it’s just going to add games to the service and never take them away. Whatever the case may be, here are 10 games that would make great additions to the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS5.

Death Stranding

Following Hideo Kojima’s messy split from Konami, Sony reached out to the legendary game designer to help fund a brand new project calledDeath Stranding. ThebizarreDeath Strandingearned mixed reviewsat the time of its release, with not everyone completely sold on its unique gameplay mechanics, though Kojima believes that the game is the start of a brand new genre. WhileDeath Strandingmay be an acquired taste, it is undeniably one of the more significant games that ever released for the PS4. And if aDeath Strandingsequel is in the works as rumored, the original being added to the PlayStation Plus Collection would help fans catch up on the story.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

One of 2020’s biggest games wasFinal Fantasy 7 Remakefrom Square Enix. A timed-PS4 exclusive,Final Fantasy 7 Remakeearned rave reviews when it launched earlier this year, with critics heaping praise on the game for its visuals, action-packed combat system, and how it expertly expands on the originalFinal Fantasy 7story.Final Fantasy 7is closely tied to PlayStation’s identity, withFinal Fantasy 7standing out as one of the most critically-acclaimed games on the PS1, and being the firstFinal Fantasyreleased for a non-Nintendo platform.Final Fantasy 15is currently available through the PlayStation Plus Collection, so Square Enix is clearly open to the idea of its games being on the service. PerhapsFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewill be added when we’re closer toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2’s release date.

Ghost of Tsushima

Another big 2020 game for the PlayStation brand was Sucker Punch’sGhost of Tsushima. A brand new IP,Ghost of Tsushimais a gorgeous open world samurai action game that has quickly become one of the PS4’s most-celebrated exclusives. Sucker Punch has continued to supportGhost of Tsushimasince launch with the addition of a co-op mode, and by bringing it to the PlayStation Plus Collection, Sony could ensure that the game’s online community stays active.Ghost of Tsushimabeing such a new release is likely the main reason why the game isn’t part of the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS5 right out of the gate, but maybe that will change in the months ahead.

Gran Turismo Sport

Gran Turismo 7on PS5is set to launch at some point in 2021, but racing fans may need something to tide them over between now and then. One way to do that would be by addingGran Turismo Sportto the PlayStation Plus Collection. Like withGhost of Tsushima’s co-op mode,Gran Turismo Sportbeing added to the PlayStation Plus Collection would help the game’s online multiplayer stay active for longer, plus new content is still being released for it to this day. Sony and developer Polyphony Digital may be able to get more mileage out ofGran Turismo Sport’s new content if the game was made available on the PS5.

Gravity Rush 2

Gravity Rush 2director Keiichiro Toyama is rumored to be working on aSilent HillPS5 exclusive game, but prior to that, he worked on theGravity Rushgames.Gravity Rush 2was praised by critics at the time of its release for taking what made the original popular and increasing the scale dramatically.Gravity Rush 2expanded on the original game’s gravity-bending gameplay mechanics, allowing for unique exploration and combat situations not found in many other games. And to sweeten the pot further, maybeGravity Rush Remasteredcould make its way to the PlayStation Plus Collection at some point down the line as well.

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Horizon Zero Dawn

One of the most glaring omissions from the PS5 PlayStation Plus Collection lineup isHorizon Zero Dawn. After all, the PS Collection features PS4 exclusives that released more recently thanHorizon Zero Dawn, which originally launched all the way back in 2017. MaybeHorizon Zero Dawn’s absence can be explained by Sony not wanting to potentially hurt the sales of the PC port, but whatever the case may be, it seems like an inevitability thatHorizon Zero Dawnwill join the service at some point down the line. Perhaps fans can hope to seeHorizon Zero Dawncome to the PS Plus Collection lineup shortly beforeHorizon Forbidden Westlaunches in 2021.

Journey

WhileJourneyhas since made its way to other platforms, the game wasonce PlayStation-exclusive, and one of the most critically-acclaimed games on the PS3. An enhanced port ofJourneywas released on the PlayStation 4 that upped the visuals and performance, making it the definitive way to experience the game. One ofJourney’s most unique features is how it implements “co-op,” and the further we get away from the release date, the less likely players will be able to experience that aspect of the game. AddingJourneyto the PlayStation Plus Collection lineup could give its co-op a shot in the arm and help a new generation of gamers see what it’s all about.

Shadow of the Colossus

Bluepoint Games is the studio behind what is arguably the PlayStation 5’s crown jewel at launch, the highly-ratedDemon’s Soulsremake. Bluepoint has made a name for itself as one of the best studios when it comes to remastering and remaking games, having done so in the past with a number of other PlayStation titles. One of Bluepoint’s most-celebrated works is theShadow of the Colossusremake, breathing new life into the PS2 classic by dramatically improving the visuals.Shadow of the Colossushas been given away as a free PS Plus gamein the past, but for those that missed out on the opportunity, it would be nice to see it added to the PS Plus Collection on PS5 as well.

The Last of Us 2

Out of the gate, the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS5 includesThe Last of Us: Remastered, Ellie and Joel’s original groundbreaking adventure. For the sake of being able to experience the completeLast of Usstory, hopefullyThe Last of Us 2makes its way to the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS5 at some point down the road. LikeGhost of Tsushima, its exclusion is most likely due to the game being such a new release, but it would be a great new addition eventually.