Home News PS5 Free-to-Play Gems in January '25

PS5 Free-to-Play Gems in January '25

by Jacob Jan 11,2025

PS5 Free-to-Play Gems in January

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 offers a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that's significantly evolved in recent years. Following the success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, many developers are embracing the free-to-play model.

Top-tier free-to-play games can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment at no cost. Some boast visuals and gameplay rivaling premium titles. Even if those are exceptions, many free games are ideal for shorter play sessions. Below are some of the best free PS5 games available.

This list includes popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. While quality is a primary ranking factor, newly released games will initially be featured higher.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: Although of limited appeal to some PS5 users, the PS Store boasts a strong PS VR2 game library. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception appeared in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

Quick Links

  1. Marvel Rivals

A Marvelous Hero Shooter

Latest Articles More+
  • 16 2026-03
    Borderlands 4 Release Date Unaffected by Other Games, Says Pitchford

    Gearbox development head Randy Pitchford has clarified that the decision to move Borderlands 4's launch forward was not influenced by any other game's scheduled release, despite speculation linking the shift to titles like Marathon or Grand Theft Aut

  • 14 2026-03
    Subnautica 2 Expands Map and Vehicles

    Surprise! Unknown Worlds has released a new 10-minute Q&A video diving into the details of Subnautica 2.In this video interview, community manager Donya Abramo and creative producer Scott MacDonald share new insights about the upcoming survival game.

  • 12 2026-03
    Enter & Exit the Gungeon Are Coming to Android This Summer with Online Co-op

    Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon are heading to Android this summer. Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital are bringing their beloved bullet hell dungeon games with several major enhancements. A special guest appearance from Cult of the Lamb is also