Digimagaz.com – Sony’s mid-month PlayStation Plus refresh has arrived, and while it landed slightly later than expected, the February lineup brings one of the service’s biggest additions in months. New titles join the Extra and Premium catalogs on February 17, with several notable departures happening the same day.
This month’s update is less about sheer quantity and more about variety. From blockbuster superhero action to intimate narrative indies and retro revivals, the range feels deliberate. Here’s what stands out and what deserves priority on your download queue.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Headlines the Month
The clear centerpiece is Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, finally making its way into the PS Plus Extra catalog.
Picking up after the events of its predecessors, the sequel builds on the formula established by Insomniac Games with a more fluid dual-protagonist system. Players can swap between Peter Parker and Miles Morales almost instantly, creating a sense of momentum that keeps missions moving without interruption.
Traversal has been significantly enhanced. Web-swinging feels more kinetic, and the addition of web wings allows players to glide across New York City at remarkable speed. Combat also deepens, with each Spider-Man offering distinct skill trees and gadgets that encourage experimentation rather than repetition.
Narratively, the game leans heavily into the Venom storyline, exploring how power can distort identity and relationships. Side arcs provide quieter emotional beats, particularly around Peter’s uncertain future and Miles’ struggle to balance heroism with everyday responsibilities.
With review averages hovering around the 90 mark and a campaign that runs roughly 18 hours, this is easily one of the strongest additions to PS Plus Extra in recent memory.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Brings Ambition, If Not Perfection
Racing fans get a sprawling open-world experience set across a detailed recreation of Hong Kong Island.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown starts players in high-end supercars before resetting progress and encouraging a climb back up the ranks. The loop revolves around events, progression, and car collection. While critics have been lukewarm about the driving feel, the scale of the map and long-term progression systems will likely appeal to players who enjoy grinding toward elite status.
Expect a lengthy investment if you plan to see everything the game offers.
Never Delivers Emotion in Minimalist Form
One of the quieter but more impactful additions is Never, a compact action-platformer centered on a young girl named Alba and her mystical wolf companion.
Dialogue is nearly nonexistent, yet the storytelling lands with surprising weight. Themes of loss and resilience echo throughout its brief runtime. For players who appreciate emotionally driven experiences similar in tone to Gris, this is an easy recommendation.
It is short, but that brevity works in its favor.
Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Flip the Formula
Instead of hunting creatures, these entries in Capcom’s long-running franchise allow players to raise and battle alongside them.
Both games lean into turn-based mechanics with a strategic rock-paper-scissors combat system. They borrow heavily from creature-collecting RPG traditions while maintaining the franchise’s visual identity.
For fans of deeper RPG systems and party-building mechanics, these two represent a substantial time commitment with plenty of replay value.
Echoes of the End Returns With Major Changes
After feedback that the original version fell short, the developers revisited Echoes of the End with an Enhanced Edition.
Combat animations have been refined, new enemy types introduced, and progression systems expanded. The addition of New Game+ gives the experience more longevity. It now feels closer to a polished “Souls-lite” adventure rather than a rough experiment.
Venba Offers Cultural Storytelling
Venba may look like a simple cooking puzzle game, but it carries deeper themes centered on immigration, family, and identity.
Players reconstruct recipes from a damaged cookbook while learning about an Indian family’s move to Canada. The experience is brief, but its cultural perspective makes it one of the more meaningful inclusions this month.
Rugby 25 Joins for Sports Fans
For players seeking something competitive, Rugby 25 adds a simulation-focused take on the sport. Its rule set may be unfamiliar to newcomers, but the strategic positioning and physicality create a distinct pace compared to traditional American sports titles.
Season: A Letter to the Future Encourages Reflection
This contemplative adventure emphasizes documentation over combat. Players travel by bicycle, recording conversations and capturing moments before an impending cataclysm erases civilization.
Its thoughtful pacing and meditative structure provide a tonal contrast to the action-heavy lineup.
Ubisoft Quietly Boosts Three Classics
Three PlayStation 4-era Ubisoft titles now run at 60 frames per second on PS5:
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Far Cry 3
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
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Far Cry Primal
The performance upgrades may not make headlines, but smoother frame rates meaningfully improve the experience, especially in fast-paced combat scenarios.
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition Gets a PS5 Upgrade
Nearly eight years after its debut, Hollow Knight receives a native PS5 update. With challenging boss encounters and demanding platforming, this remains one of the most respected indie titles of the past decade. For players preparing for the long-anticipated sequel, revisiting Hallownest at higher performance levels feels timely.
Seven Games Exit the Service
As new titles arrive, several leave the catalog on February 17, including:
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WWE 2K25
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New World: Aeternum
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Cult of the Lamb
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Rez Infinite
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The Ascent
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SaGa Frontier Remastered
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Super Neptunia RPG
Once removed, access requires a separate purchase.
Premium Classic: WALL-E
PS Plus Premium members receive a nostalgic addition with WALL-E, the PlayStation 2-era adaptation of the Pixar film. The updated version includes enhanced visuals and multiplayer mini-games, offering a lighter option amid a lineup dominated by action and RPG experiences.
The Bigger Picture
This month’s PS Plus update reflects a clear strategy: anchor the catalog with a major exclusive like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, then balance it with niche indies, legacy upgrades, and genre variety.
For subscribers, the message is simple. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back in, February’s lineup finally delivers one.
