Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for September 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a great month for subscribers. From quirky adventures and cozy farming to mind-bending puzzles, this selection offers something for nearly every type of player.
Subscribers will be able to download and keep the September games starting September 2, 2025, and they’ll remain available until October 6, 2025.
The September 2025 PS Plus Essential Lineup
1. Psychonauts 2 (PS4)
A fan-favorite platform-adventure from Double Fine, Psychonauts 2 continues the story of Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a gifted acrobat and young psychic who finally joins the secretive organization known as the Psychonauts.
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But all is not well—its leader has been acting strangely since a recent kidnapping, and whispers of a mole threaten to tear the group apart. The game blends inventive level design with a cinematic style, quirky humor, and a wide range of psychic powers. You’ll explore the strange and imaginative minds of friends and foes alike while uncovering conspiracies and battling a deadly psychic villain.
2. Stardew Valley (PS4)
The beloved farming RPG from Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone makes its way to PS Plus. In Stardew Valley, you inherit your grandfather’s run-down farm and set out to restore it with little more than basic tools and determination.
It’s far more than farming—players can fish, mine, cook, craft, and even build relationships with the local townsfolk. The valley holds a mix of calm, charm, and opportunity, whether you want to relax with daily routines or dive deep into community restoration and exploration. Even years after its release, ongoing updates keep Stardew Valley fresh for both newcomers and veterans.
3. Viewfinder (PS4, PS5)
For puzzle fans, Viewfinder delivers something unique. This first-person puzzle adventure lets you use a magical instant camera to alter reality itself. Snap photos, paintings, sketches, or even postcards, then bring them into the environment to reshape the world and solve intricate puzzles.
The game constantly challenges perception with clever mechanics, creating moments that surprise visually and mentally. If you’re after a creative and relaxing yet brain-teasing experience, Viewfinder is a standout addition.
Last Chance for August 2025 Titles
If you haven’t yet claimed August’s lineup—Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One’s Justice 2—make sure to add them to your library before September 1, 2025. Once September’s games go live, these titles will no longer be available.
PlayStation Plus Essential Benefits
The PlayStation Plus Essential tier, where these monthly games are included, is Sony’s entry-level subscription plan. It provides access to online multiplayer, monthly PS4 and PS5 games, exclusive discounts, and cloud storage for saves. Pricing remains:
- $9.99 monthly
- $24.99 quarterly
- $79.99 annually
September 2025’s PS Plus Essential lineup balances variety perfectly—whether you want an imaginative story-driven adventure (Psychonauts 2), a cozy and endlessly replayable farming sim (Stardew Valley), or a perception-bending puzzle journey (Viewfinder).
With such a diverse collection, this month feels like one of the stronger offerings of the year, giving players the chance to explore entirely different gaming experiences without spending extra.
