PlayStation Free Games, Giveaways and Offers

The PlayStation free games available at any given time can include full-game giveaways, limited-time promotions, free access events and other offers for PS5 and PS4 players. This page brings together current PlayStation gaming freebies and explains the different ways players can find games and rewards without paying full price.

PlayStation free games right now

The PlayStation free games available right now depend on current publisher promotions, platform events and limited-time giveaways.

Unlike PC storefronts, PlayStation does not always have a large selection of completely free-to-keep games available at the same time. That means the number of live offers can vary considerably.

The section above refreshes automatically as current PlayStation giveaways are detected, allowing new offers to appear without the page needing to be completely rewritten.

Where can you find PlayStation free games?

PlayStation free games can appear through several different types of promotion.

Some games are permanently free-to-play, while others may become temporarily available through a publisher giveaway, trial event or subscription promotion.

Players may also encounter:

• limited-time full game giveaways
• free weekends
• game trials
• beta access
• free-to-play releases
• promotional DLC
• free cosmetic rewards
• PlayStation Plus games

Not every free PlayStation offer works in the same way, so it is always worth checking exactly what is included before claiming it.

Are PlayStation free games yours to keep?

Some PlayStation free games can be kept permanently, but others only remain available while certain conditions are met.

A genuine free-to-keep promotion normally allows you to add the game to your PlayStation account during the offer period and continue accessing it afterwards.

PlayStation Plus games work differently. Access to titles claimed through a PlayStation Plus benefit can depend on maintaining the required subscription.

Free weekends and trials are also temporary and normally stop working once the promotional period ends.

PlayStation Plus free games

PlayStation Plus regularly gives subscribers access to games as part of their membership.

The exact games and availability depend on the PlayStation Plus tier and current monthly lineup.

Monthly PlayStation Plus games generally need to be claimed while they are available. Once added to your library, access typically remains available while your eligible PlayStation Plus subscription is active.

The wider Game Catalog available through higher tiers works differently because games can be added to and removed from the catalogue over time.

Free PS5 games

There are several ways to find PlayStation free games specifically for PS5.

Some free-to-play games have native PS5 versions, while other promotions may temporarily make paid PS5 titles available without an additional purchase.

PS5 players can also benefit from PlayStation Plus games, trials and promotional events.

Always check whether an offer is for PS5, PS4 or both before claiming it.

Free PS4 games

PS4 players can still find free-to-play games, promotions and other giveaways.

Some PlayStation free games support both PS4 and PS5, while others are restricted to one console generation.

The version included with a promotion should be clearly stated on the final PlayStation or publisher listing.

Do you need PlayStation Plus for free games?

Not always.

Many free-to-play games can be downloaded and played without purchasing the game itself, while publisher giveaways may only require a PlayStation account.

Other PlayStation free games are specifically included as PlayStation Plus benefits and therefore require an active subscription.

The requirements depend on the individual promotion, so check the offer before assuming a subscription is necessary.

Are free-to-play PlayStation games actually free?

Free-to-play games can normally be downloaded without paying for the base game.

However, many include optional purchases such as cosmetics, battle passes, additional characters or in-game currency.

That is different from a temporary giveaway of a normally paid game.

A free-to-play title remains designed around a free entry point, while a promotional giveaway temporarily reduces the price of a paid game to zero.

Can PlayStation giveaways expire?

Yes. Many PlayStation free games and promotional offers have a limited claim period.

Once the deadline passes, a paid game may return to its normal price or a trial may become unavailable.

If an offer is free to keep, claiming it before the deadline is usually enough to attach it to your account permanently.

Subscription-based games can have different access rules.

How often are PlayStation free games updated?

The live PlayStation free games section on this page refreshes automatically throughout the day.

The number of current offers may sometimes be small because console giveaways are less frequent than PC promotions.

New giveaways, trials and promotional access events can still appear unexpectedly, particularly around major releases and seasonal gaming events.

Are PlayStation free game offers safe?

Official PlayStation Store promotions and giveaways from recognised publishers are legitimate.

Always check that you are using the genuine PlayStation Store or an official promotion page before entering account details.

Avoid unofficial key generators, suspicious downloads or websites promising free PlayStation games in exchange for unnecessary login information.

Check for PlayStation free games and offers

The available PlayStation free games can change as new promotions begin and older offers expire.

Check back regularly for current PS5 and PS4 giveaways, trials and free-access promotions, particularly around major gaming events when publishers are more likely to launch limited-time offers.