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

This article is part of a comprehensive PlayStation 5 guide.

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The PlayStation 5 boasts a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has significantly evolved in recent years. The success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact has spurred many developers to adopt this model.

Top-tier free-to-play games offer potentially months of engaging gameplay at no cost. Some even rival paid titles in terms of visuals and gameplay. Even if those are exceptions, many free options provide excellent short bursts of entertainment. This list highlights some of the best free PS5 games available.

Note that several popular PS4 titles, playable on PS5, are included. Rankings generally reflect quality, with newer releases initially appearing higher.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While of limited interest to most PS5 owners, the PS Store offers many excellent PS VR2 games. Free offerings are less common, but an exception emerged in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

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

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