PlayStation confirmed its December 2025 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games on November 26, 2025, and the batch is one of the broadest genre spreads the program has offered in a while. The five-title lineup runs from a family-friendly LEGO reimagining of the Horizon universe to cooperative survival horror, wave-based shooting, mech-driven extraction, and a speedrun-focused action game. Every PlayStation Plus member on the Essential tier and above can claim all five during the availability window and keep them for as long as their subscription stays active. Below we break down each game, the exact dates, how to add them to your library, and whether this month's batch is worth your time.
December 2025 Lineup
The December Monthly Games span multiple genres and two console generations, with three PS5-only titles and two that also run on PS4. That mix is deliberate: PlayStation typically pairs a marquee, broadly appealing game with a couple of smaller or more niche titles, so there is something for both newcomers and enthusiasts. This month the headline draw is a big-name spin-off, backed up by two well-regarded co-op games and a critically acclaimed indie.
Five games, available December 2, 2025 through January 5, 2026 - an extended holiday claim window.
- LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5)
- Killing Floor 3 (PS5)
- The Outlast Trials (PS5/PS4)
- Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5)
- Neon White (PS5/PS4)
The Five Games in Detail
LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5)
This LEGO-themed reimagining of the Horizon universe transforms Aloy's story into a family-friendly action-adventure. It keeps the signature LEGO humor and building mechanics while retaining recognizable elements from the franchise, including the mechanical creatures and post-apocalyptic setting. Local and online cooperative play lets two players work through the campaign together, which makes it a natural pick for the holidays when there may be a second player on the couch. If you enjoy it, it pairs well with the mainline Horizon games and the other approachable titles in our roundup of the best PS5 co-op games.
Killing Floor 3 (PS5)
The latest entry in the long-running cooperative first-person shooter series pits teams against waves of bio-engineered enemies. Players select from multiple character classes, each with unique weapons and abilities, and must coordinate to survive escalating attacks. The game includes both objective-based missions and traditional wave-survival modes, giving squads a reason to keep coming back once they have learned each map's flow.
The Outlast Trials (PS5/PS4)
This cooperative survival horror game supports one to four players as test subjects trying to escape a sinister Cold War-era facility. Unlike earlier Outlast games, The Outlast Trials leans on teamwork and adds progression systems that unlock new equipment and abilities. The first-person perspective and limited combat options keep tension high, so players rely on stealth and evasion rather than firepower. Its randomized trial structure makes it arguably the most replayable game in the lineup.
Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity survives underground, this third-person shooter blends mech combat with exploration and base-building. Players pilot customizable mechs called Cradlecoffins to scavenge resources on the hostile surface while managing their underground base, across both PvE and PvP modes. It is the most systems-heavy title here, and the kind of game the Monthly Games program is ideal for: a chance to try an extraction-style shooter without paying up front.
Neon White (PS5/PS4)
This fast-paced first-person action game fuses speedrunning with card-based abilities. Players use weapon cards to eliminate enemies and navigate levels, then discard those cards to trigger movement abilities that open shortcuts and shave seconds off completion times. The focus on optimization and leaderboard competition rewards players who enjoy perfecting a run through repeated attempts, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest indie games of its generation.
Dates and How to Claim
The December Monthly Games become available on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and remain claimable through Monday, January 5, 2026. That extended window accounts for the holiday period and gives you extra time to add every title to your library. To claim them:
- Open the PlayStation Plus hub on your PS5 or PS4, or use the PlayStation App or the web version of the PlayStation Store.
- Navigate to the PlayStation Plus section and select Monthly Games.
- Add each of the five titles to your library individually before the January 5 deadline.
You do not need to download a game to keep it - simply adding it to your library before the window closes is enough. As long as your subscription stays active, it remains yours to download and play later.
How Monthly Games Work
Monthly Games are included with every PlayStation Plus tier, so Essential subscribers get exactly the same lineup as Extra and Premium members. Each batch is available for roughly a month, and once you have claimed a game it stays in your library for as long as your membership is active. Let your subscription lapse and those titles lock until you resubscribe - they are a subscription perk, not a permanent purchase.
This is where the value calculation gets interesting. Monthly Games effectively rent you a rotating catalog, whereas buying a game during a sale means you own it outright regardless of subscription status. If you are weighing the two approaches, our breakdown of PS Plus versus buying games on sale lays out when each makes sense. And if you are still deciding which membership level fits you, our guide to the PS Plus tiers explains what Extra and Premium add on top of the Monthly Games everyone receives.
Regional Variations
Lineups can vary by region because of licensing agreements and local PlayStation Store policies. The five titles listed here reflect the United States announcement; your regional store may differ. Always check your local PlayStation Store on the release date to confirm which games are available in your country, and note that pricing, promotions, and subscription terms can also differ between regions.
Is the December Batch Worth Claiming?
For most subscribers, the answer is a straightforward yes - even claimed games you never download cost nothing and stay in your library. LEGO Horizon Adventures is the obvious crowd-pleaser for holiday co-op sessions, while The Outlast Trials and Killing Floor 3 give squads two very different flavors of cooperative play. Synduality Echo of Ada is the low-risk way to sample an extraction shooter, and Neon White is essential for anyone who loves a tight, replayable challenge. Add all five before January 5, 2026, and you have a lineup that covers relaxed family play, tense horror, and hardcore optimization without spending a cent beyond your membership. For the full announcement and any late updates, read it on the PlayStation Blog.
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