PlayStation is closing out December 2025 with a lineup that feels like flipping through every genre possible and landing on all the good ones. Whether you want to stalk ancient Baghdad as a master assassin, fight demons in a collapsing empire, skate through literal hell, or soar across floating kingdoms, the Game Catalog refresh has something for every mood.
Most of these titles hit the service December 16, except Skate Story, which arrived early on December 8. Premium members also get a classic, Soulcalibur III, with modern enhancements. Here’s everything new dropping this month.
Emmanuel Umahi
/1. Assassin’s Creed Mirage (PS5, PS4)
A return to stealth. A return to Baghdad. A return to basics. Assassin’s Creed Mirage drops you into a richly detailed 9th-century Middle Eastern metropolis as Basim, a street thief turned Assassin. Mirage brings back the classic formula, tight parkour, deliberate stealth, and a smaller, story-driven world that feels personal rather than sprawling. The major Valley of Memory update adds six extra hours of gameplay and opens up AlUla, a stunning new region carved from desert cliffs and ancient secrets. Perfect timing for anyone who loves narrative-heavy exploration.
/2. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (PS5, PS4)
If you like your action tough, mystical, and drenched in steel and magic, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is your December pick. Set in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty, the game casts you as a nameless soldier battling demons, warlords, and mythical beasts. Combat draws heavily from Chinese martial arts precise, elegant, and punishing if you mistime your moves. It’s intense, stylish, and one of Team Ninja’s best recent works.
/3. Skate Story (PS5)
This one is special and weird in the best possible way. You’re a demon made of glass, trapped in hell, and given one task: skate to the Moon and swallow it. Every kickflip, manual, and grind is risky because your body shatters on impact. The Emptylands are filled with ash, demons, and haunted concrete, and you must master motion itself to survive. It’s atmospheric, poetic, and quietly brutal, a skateboarding fever dream with surprising heart.
/4. Granblue Fantasy: Relink (PS5, PS4)
Welcome to the Sky Realm, an endless blue world of floating islands, danger, magic, and airships. Granblue Fantasy: Relink puts you in command of a skyfaring crew searching for the legendary island Estalucia. The real-time combat is fast and team-focused, with Link Attacks and Chain Bursts rewarding coordination and timing. Whether you play solo or with friends in four-player co-op, Relink is packed with quests, stylish characters, and the kind of anime energy that just feels good.
/5. Planet Coaster 2 (PS5)
If you love creativity, spreadsheets, and rollercoasters crashing into things, Planet Coaster 2 is your playground. Build huge parks with advanced tools, craft elaborate water rides, customize nearly every structure, and manage budgets like a theme park CEO. With nine design themes from Vikings to Mythology to thousands of modular pieces, this sequel gives creators everything they need to build (or break) the park of their dreams.
/6. Cat Quest III (PS5, PS4)
Cats. Pirates. Treasure. Open sea. Co-op. Enough said. Cat Quest III takes the series into the Purribean, where you play as a swashbuckling privateer searching for a mythical treasure called the Northern Star. Everything is lighthearted, colourful, pun-filled, and perfect for casual players. It’s playable solo or in local co-op, making it a great pick for holiday gaming.
/7. LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5)
The Horizon world gets a delightful LEGO makeover. Join Aloy as she battles an ancient digital demon and a cult that wants permanent sunlight, yes, really. Hunt machines, explore a brick-filled Earth, unlock characters like Varl and Erend, and play cooperatively either online or on a single shared screen. It’s creative, replayable, and perfect if you want something cheerful this month.
/8. PAW Patrol: Grand Prix (PS5, PS4)
Race around Adventure Bay with up to four players as your favourite pups. Tracks feature obstacles from Mayor Humdinger, multiple biomes, and easy-to-learn mechanics ideal for younger gamers. Great for families or anyone who needs something simple and fun.
/9. PAW Patrol World (PS5, PS4)
Explore Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle, and Barkingburg in this open-world Paw Patrol game. Designed for preschoolers, it features cooperative missions, rescues, and lots of customization. A kid-friendly addition to round out the lineup.
/10. Soulcalibur III (PS5, PS4)
A fighting game classic returns. Originally launched on PS2, Soulcalibur III arrives with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and video filters. Chronicles of the Sword blends strategy with fighting action, while Soul Arena offers Quick Play battles and mission-based challenges. Weapon-focused combat has rarely looked this clean.
Conclusion
December’s PlayStation Plus lineup wraps the year with a broad mix of genres suited for long holiday play sessions. And between December 11 and January 12, annual PS Plus members also receive Sony Pictures Core credits that can be used on films like Venom: The Last Dance, 28 Years Later, Karate Kid Legends, Anaconda, and others. It’s a small seasonal add-on that complements the month’s catalog without overshadowing it.
Emmanuel Umahi
