Warriors All-Stars and two other Koei Tecmo games are set to exit the Extra and Premium tiers of PlayStation Plus soon. Although the specific departure dates are not yet confirmed, indications suggest a likely removal from PS Plus around mid-April.
Sony's higher subscription tiers have traditionally refreshed their offerings on the third Tuesday of each month. The most recent update occurred on February 20, where 13 games were added to PS Plus Extra and Premium, offset by the removal of ten others. These adjustments are typically communicated well beforehand, often directly from Sony.
Koei Tecmo Reveals PS Plus Extra Departures Ahead of Sony
Breaking the news before Sony, Koei Tecmo unveiled that three of its games will soon exit PS Plus Extra and Premium. The affected titles include Warriors All-Stars, Nights of Azure, and Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon. As these games were not part of Sony's official list of departing titles for March 2024, they are unlikely to leave during the upcoming rotation on March 19.
It is more probable that this trio will bid farewell to Sony's subscription service during the April 16 rotation. This speculation is poised for validation or rejection shortly, especially since the forthcoming PS Plus catalog changes announcement is slated for March 13.
Impending Departures of PS Plus Extra and Premium Games
With Koei Tecmo unveiling three of the departing games for April, fans can anticipate Sony unveiling approximately six more departures soon. This aligns with the typical trend where catalog rotations tend to benefit the PlayStation subscription service, adding about a dozen new games monthly. For instance, in January 2024, PS Plus Extra and Premium gained 14 new games while losing nine. The subsequent rotation saw an increase in titles.
Following the probable announcement of the upcoming catalog rotation, Sony is set to reveal the free PS Plus games for April on March 27, usually done on the last Wednesday of each month. Meanwhile, subscribers have until April 1 to claim the free PS Plus games for March 2024 if they haven't done so already.