PlayStation Plus December 2025 Games Include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, and Skate Story

On November 26, 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment dropped its most eclectic December 2025 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup yet — a mix of AAA blockbusters, cult indie darlings, and a surprise skateboarding hellride that feels like it was dreamed up by a caffeinated animator. Starting December 2, 2025, PlayStation Plus members will gain access to five core titles: LEGO Horizon Adventures for PS5, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, and Neon White — all playable until January 5, 2026. The announcement, made via the official PlayStation Blog, wasn’t just about quantity. It was about tone. This is the holiday season’s first big gaming gift, and Sony’s handing out presents with a smirk.

A LEGO Aloy and a Hellish Skateboard

LEGO Horizon Adventures is the headline grabber. It takes Aloy, the fierce hunter from Horizon Zero Dawn, and drops her into a colorful, blocky world where machines are made of plastic bricks and sunworshippers are more cartoonish than terrifying. The game lets you play as Aloy alone — or team up with Varl, Teersa, and Erend, each with their own quirky abilities. It’s not just a kids’ game; it’s a clever reimagining of a dystopian world through a toy lens. The twist? You’re still fighting rogue machines, but now they clank like Tinkertoys and explode into confetti. It’s the kind of title that makes you wonder: did someone at Guerrilla Games just have a really good coffee break?

Then there’s Neon White. A first-person demon slayer that moves like a speedrunner on espresso. You’re White — a soul from Hell drafted into Heaven’s assassin league. Your weapons? Soul Cards. You can play them to shoot enemies… or discard them to perform insane parkour moves. Think Portal meets Tony Hawk meets a religious cult that worships timing. The game’s charm lies in its absurdity: you’re racing against ghosts of your past lives, and the only way to win is to out-skate your own regrets. It’s not just a game. It’s a meditation on redemption… with a lot of jumping.

Skate Story: The Devil’s Backside Is Your Weakness

But the real curveball? Skate Story. Announced simultaneously, this indie gem lands on PS Plus Extra on December 8, 2025 — no extra cost. It’s a surreal, glassy-skater romp through a twisted underworld where you’re not just dodging demons, you’re gobbling up the moon on the devil’s orders. Push Square called it “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, except you’re made out of glass and your goal is to gobble up the moon at the devil’s request.” That’s not marketing fluff. That’s the actual plot. You help a forgetful frog. You perform tailslides so sweet they break the laws of physics. The game’s description even mentions “a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide” as the devil’s greatest weakness. It’s ridiculous. It’s brilliant. And it’s free.

Red Dead Redemption and the Classics Catalog

Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption — the original 2010 masterpiece — gets a PS5 port and lands on PlayStation Plus Essential on December 2, 2025. That’s right: you can now ride through the Wild West with updated textures, faster loading, and no need to dig out your old PS3. It’s a nostalgic win for fans who’ve waited years to revisit Arthur Morgan’s journey without hunting down a used disc. The move signals Sony’s quiet but consistent strategy: bolstering the Essentials tier with timeless titles that remind people why they subscribed in the first place.

Also worth noting: Tekken 3 is available as a free Game Trial through PlayStation Plus. For those who missed the arcade glory days, it’s a chance to relive one of the greatest fighting games ever made — complete with Jin, Kazuya, and that one guy who always used the same throw.

What’s Leaving and What’s Next

As December rolls in, November’s lineup — Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator — departs on December 1. That’s a solid month, but it pales next to the December offerings. The shift from cozy cat adventure to demon-slaying skateboarding is jarring… in the best way.

Sony also confirmed the PS Plus Essentials trio for December was revealed at 4:30pm GMT on November 26 — meaning UK players got the news first, followed by 8:30am PDT and 11:30am EDT in the US. Regional variations are still possible, as Sony warned: “Check the PlayStation Store on release day.” That’s standard, but it’s also a reminder that not everyone gets the same experience. Some might miss out on Skate Story if they’re on Essentials only.

Why This Matters

This lineup isn’t just another monthly drop. It’s Sony doubling down on diversity. They’re not just giving you shooters and racers — they’re giving you a LEGO fantasy, a speedrunning puzzle-platformer, a horror co-op nightmare, a narrative-driven sci-fi thriller, and a skateboarding allegory about humility. That’s ambition. That’s personality. And for a service often criticized for bloated catalogs, this feels curated — almost lovingly so.

It’s also a subtle nod to indie developers. Neon White and Skate Story didn’t come from AAA studios. They came from small teams with big ideas. Sony giving them a global stage on PlayStation Plus is a win for creativity — and for players who crave something beyond the usual sequels.

What’s Next?

January’s lineup will likely lean into the new year with more AAA titles — maybe Star Wars Jedi: Survivor or Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, both rumored for future months. But for now, December is the gift that keeps giving: a game about skating through hell, a LEGO Aloy riding a robotic boar, and a Red Dead Redemption that feels brand new again. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore collector, this is the month to log in, download, and play.