Sony Group Corp. is saying goodbye to a handful of popular titles on its PlayStation Plus subscription service this month. Leading the pack is the beloved puzzle platformer, *LittleBigPlanet 3*. Developed by Sumo Digital and released on PS3 and PS4 in 2014, *LittleBigPlanet 3* will no longer be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, as spotted by Eurogamer.
This departure is significant, as *LittleBigPlanet 3* is a PlayStation Studios title, wholly owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. This marks yet another exit for a major Sony-owned franchise from the PlayStation Plus service. Earlier this year, *Horizon: Zero Dawn* was removed in May, followed by *Horizon: Forbidden West* in July. These removals sparked widespread speculation about potential remasters for both titles, especially with the PlayStation 5 (PS5) on the market. However, Sony has not provided any official explanations for these removals, leaving fans to ponder if a *LittleBigPlanet* PS5 remaster could be in the works.
*LittleBigPlanet 3* isn’t the only game being phased out of PlayStation Plus this month. Here’s a complete list of the games leaving the service in September:
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Ultra Street Fighter 4
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Gotham Knights
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LittleBigPlanet 3
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Dragon Quest 11 S
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Dragon Quest Builders 2
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Dragon Quest Builders
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Dragon Quest Heroes 2
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Dragon Quest Heroes
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Toukiden: Kiwami
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The Evil Within
While Sony is trimming its PS Plus catalog, the company is also actively adding new titles for subscribers. This Tuesday, new PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games went live, ensuring that subscribers still have a fresh selection of games to enjoy.
PlayStation Plus Extra Tier:
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The Plucky Squire (PS5)
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Under the Waves (PS4 + PS5)
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Night in the Woods (PS4 + PS5)
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Chernobylite (PS4 + PS5)
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Wild Card Football (PS4 + PS5)
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Space Engineers (PS4 + PS5)
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Road 96 (PS4 + PS5)
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Ben 10 (PS4)
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Far Cry 5 (PS4)
PlayStation Plus Premium Tier (Classic Games Catalog And PSVR2):
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Pistol Whip (PSVR2)
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Secret Agent Clank (PS4 + PS5)
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Sky Gunner (PS4 + PS5)
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Mister Mosquito (PS4 + PS5)
It remains to be seen what the future holds for PlayStation Plus and its game catalog. The removal of major franchises like *LittleBigPlanet* raises questions about Sony’s future strategies, while the ongoing addition of new games suggests a commitment to keeping the service fresh and engaging for subscribers.
