January 2025 marks the arrival of new free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, as Sony Interactive Entertainment unveils its monthly lineup featuring titles across various genres. Available starting January 7, 2025, these games promise to provide excitement for players until February 2, 2025.
This month's offerings include three notable titles: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Each game brings something unique to the table, catering to diverse gaming preferences.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, developed by Rocksteady Studios, allows players to take control of DC Comics' notorious villains, including Harley Quinn and Deadshot. Set against the backdrop of Metropolis, players must fight against alien invaders and the corrupted Justice League. The game offers both solo and cooperative multiplayer modes, featuring unique abilities and customizable weapons. Gamers can expect intense action and strategic gameplay as they navigate through the dynamic world.
Next up is Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, which brings back the thrill of high-speed car chases. Players can choose to play as cops or criminals, indulging in adrenaline-fueled action with enhanced graphics and full DLC content included. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer, giving players the chance to compete with friends and online competitors. This modernized classic promises to ignite nostalgia and excitement for racing fans.
Finally, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe offers a unique narrative experience. An expansion of the acclaimed indie game from 2013, this revamped edition introduces new choices and secrets, keeping the original's hallmark humor intact. With improved visuals and accessibility options, players can explore its surreal world, challenging traditional video game narratives.
Despite the appealing lineup, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has garnered significant criticism from gamers. Online discussions reveal widespread dissatisfaction with the game's inclusion in the January offering, with many players expressing reluctance to download it at all. “Although Suicide Squad is free, I won’t take it,” commented one player on social media. Another added, “They could offer me money for playing it, and I would still reject it.” The dissatisfaction highlights the title's dreary reception as it currently holds an average score of 60 on Metacritic, branding it one of 2024's lesser-rated games.
On social media platforms, remarks such as “What a way to start the year with bad games!” and “Reminder: April Fools' Day was December 28. Good for The Stanley Parable, but Suicide Squad… really?” reflect players’ sentiments toward the January lineup.
For those interested, the previous month's titles—It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem—will remain available for download until January 6, 2025. Subscribers are urged to grab these games before they leave the catalog as the new titles take their place.
With the start of 2025, PlayStation Plus continues to provide value to subscribers through its monthly game offerings, even as user feedback reveals diverging opinions on specific titles. Players can look forward to exploring the new lineup next month, but they'll also engage with the debate around quality and experience within their gaming community.