December's PlayStation Plus Free Games Deliver Excitement with GTA 5 as the Star!

Sony has revealed the upcoming additions to the PlayStation Plus catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers, including a lineup of exciting games. The December lineup is set to launch on December 19, featuring Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V as the main addition. GTA has been making headlines with the recent announcement of GTA VI, and the online version has also seen a significant update introducing animals to the multiplayer game.

In December, Final Fantasy game Stranger of Paradise and the rhythm-action game Metal: Hellsinger will be released. Additionally, the racing game Moto GP23, Salt and Sacrifice, and Moonscars will also be available. The PS Plus "Classics" lineup will also be expanded this month with games such as Mega Man Legacy Collection 1-2, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and Thrillville.

You can see the full lineup for December below.

All PlayStation Plus members can also grab Lego 2K Drive, PowerWash Simulator, and Sable as part of their membership this month.

PS Plus Extra/Premium

December 19

Grand Theft Auto V | PS4, PS5

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin | PS4, PS5

Moto GP23 | PS4, PS5

Metal: Hellsinger| PS4, PS5

Salt and Sacrifice | PS4, PS5

Moonscars | PS4, PS5

Mega Man 11 | PS4

Gigabash | PS4, PS5

Grime | PS4, PS5

Tinykin | PS4, PS5

Prodeus | PS4, PS5

Shadowrun Returns | PS4, PS5

Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut | PS4, PS5

Shadowrun: Hong Kong – Extended Edition | PS4, PS5

PS Premium Classics

Mega Man Legacy Collection | PS4

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 | PS4

Thrillville | PS4, PS5

Thrillville: Off the Rails | PS4, PS5

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | PS4, PS5

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the December PlayStation Plus free games lineup! Grand Theft Auto V is an iconic game that I've always wanted to play, and I can't wait to finally experience it. The other games in the lineup also look really interesting, especially Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Metal: Hellsinger. I'm a big fan of action RPGs and rhythm games, so I'm excited to check those out. The PS Plus "Classics" lineup is also a nice touch, and I'm looking forward to playing some of those older games that I missed out on when they first came out.

Overall, I think Sony has done a great job with the December PlayStation Plus lineup. There's something for everyone, and I can't wait to start playing these games! I'm also impressed with the value of PlayStation Plus. For a relatively small monthly fee, I get access to a huge library of games, including some of the biggest and best titles out there. It's a great deal, and I'm glad that I'm a PlayStation Plus subscriber.