Best Free-To-Play Games On The PlayStation 5 (January 2025)

This guide is part of a larger resource: The Ultimate PlayStation 5 Guide.

Free-to-play games have exploded in popularity on the PlayStation 5, offering compelling alternatives to full-priced titles. The success of games like Fortnite and Genshin Impact showcases the growing appeal of this model.

Top free-to-play games provide potentially months of entertainment at no cost. Some boast visuals and gameplay rivaling premium titles, while many others are perfect for shorter play sessions. Here are some of the best free PS5 games available.

This list includes popular PS4 titles playable on PS5. Rankings generally reflect game quality, with newer releases initially featured prominently.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While primarily beneficial to a niche group of PS5 owners, the PlayStation Store offers a selection of excellent PS VR2 games. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception launched in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

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1. Marvel Rivals

A Marvelous Hero Shooter