PS Exclusives Removed, Plus Subscribers React
With the removal of classic PS3 exclusives and a lackluster May lineup, PlayStation Plus subscribers are left wondering about the future of the service and the value it provides, prompting a closer look at the company's strategy and its impact on the gaming community.
Sony is set to remove two classic PS3 exclusives, Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, from PlayStation Plus on May 20, 2025, limiting their playability to original PS3 consoles, despite being recently added to the service for streaming on PS4 and PS5.
The removal of these games has sparked frustration among PlayStation Plus subscribers, who are already expressing disappointment with the May lineup, which includes only one exclusive title, Battle Engine Aquila, for Premium members. The lineup has been widely panned, with some users calling it the "worst" of the year so far and threatening to cancel their subscription.
The May lineup includes a total of 12 games, with titles such as Battlefield V, Sand Land, and Soul Hackers 2 available to all Plus Extra and Premium members. However, the lack of exclusive content for Premium subscribers has been a major point of contention, leading to widespread criticism of the service.
The removal of Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, combined with the underwhelming May lineup, has raised questions about the value of PlayStation Plus and the company's commitment to providing quality content to its subscribers. As the gaming community continues to react to these developments, it remains to be seen how Sony will respond to the backlash and what changes, if any, will be made to the service.