while playstation plus After some impressive months over the years, it's hard to argue against the feeling that things have been a bit odd lately. Both the January and February 2026 PS Plus Essential games missed their targets for many players. The genre it focused on was too niche, like jet-centric. ace combat 7 and family friendly Epic Mickey: RebrushOr the game was critically panned, like a boxing title. indisputable. This rough start to the year for Essential subscribers becomes even more frustrating when combined with the consistently disappointing PS Plus Premium, making for tough times for the overall service, with Extra regularly left as PS Plus' saving grace.
PS Plus has been struggling to maintain the appeal of its basic tier lately, and while PS Plus Premium additions have been few and far between in over six months, Extra continues to gain support from subscribers with top-tier additions each month. Even if the other two tiers drop, PS Plus Extra will help you catch up. That's because Extra has at least two popular games released every month. These additions come with a variety of indies, giving those looking for deep cuts on a regular basis a chance to discover some potential gems. As always, PlayStation Plus Extra looks ready to launch its lineup in February 2026, but there's a point where you wonder when the other tiers will finally take the burden off your shoulders.
PS Plus Extra costs $15 per month or $135 per year. By comparison, Essential costs $10 per month or $80 per year, while PS Plus Premium costs $18 per month or $160 per year.
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Neva
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
- monster hunter story
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
- Season: A Letter to the Future
- Benba
- rugby 25
- Echo of the End: Enhanced Edition
The headliner for this month's PlayStation Plus Extra is clearly the work of Insomniac. Marvel's Spider-Man 2And we can't underestimate how important this addition is. Not only is it a great game that takes full advantage of the PS5's technology to offer thrilling web swings, two unique heroes with different abilities, and a beautiful version of New York, but this addition makes the entire game even better. Marvel's Spider-Man The series is available through PS Plus Extra. Superhero lovers, get ready! Marvel's Wolverine Play all of Insomniac's other Marvel games, enjoy top-notch side content, unlock tons of awesome suits, and build the biggest combos possible. Getting a GOTY candidate and a major exclusive that's only a few years old is a huge win for PS Plus Extra, and it further solidifies that the Extra continues to be a great value for money product.
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beyond that Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Neva and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown It will also appear on Extra in February. The former is a gorgeous puzzle platformer from an equally beautiful developer. GreeceIt tells a moving story about a woman and a wolf traversing a dying world. 87 on Metacritic (just 3 points below) Marvel's Spider-Man 290), PS Plus Extra subscribers can play two popular stories in February. As for Test Drive Unlimited Solar CrownIt received critical acclaim for its online gameplay and breathtaking open world in which players can race. It's not for everyone, given the tedious progression and fairly bland vehicle lineup, but despite the mixed reviews, the focus on multiplayer should provide some variety alongside these two single-player powerhouses.
Adding to this variety are the remaining PS Plus Extra games for February 2026, releasing across a variety of genres. turn based monster hunter story and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Add a cute twist to Capcom's creature-filled series. Season: A Letter to the Future It tells an atmospheric story. Benba Everything about cooking and Echo of the End: Enhanced Edition is a third-person adventure game with fun wizard combat. If that's not enough, there's also: rugby 25 For those who enjoy sports, this month has something for everyone to look forward to. Newly announced PS Plus titles will keep players busy, but the one-two punch of an expensive blockbuster Marvel's Spider-Man 2 A compelling, story-driven adventure Neva It's a combination that lives up to Extra's high reputation.
While it's great that PS Plus Extra is giving subscribers another great lineup of games and is launching in February, it's disappointing that you'll have to keep playing your heroes from the beginning. Premium subscribers are constantly scratching their heads and wondering why they are receiving so little despite paying the most. Especially when there are still so many beloved PlayStation games worthy of a spot in the classic catalog (WALL-E is the only game added to the Classics catalog in February, and it feels like an odd choice. Then there are the essential users who are waiting for the other shoe to drop when it comes to PS Plus, which has not only not had a properly exciting month for a while, but is also seeing PS4 add-ons discontinued. PS Plus Extra is undoubtedly great, but it's time for the other tiers to stop obsessing over their success and become equally attractive options.
