Stray has been leaked as one of the upcoming PS Plus Essential games for November 2025. This is excellent news for PS Plus Essential subscribers, as Stray is one of the most popular titles in the higher tiers of the service.
Originally released in 2022 as a PlayStation console exclusive, Stray quickly became a big hit, with over four million gamers playing it on the platform soon after the launch. In Stray, gamers play as a cat and their drone companion B-12, exploring a walled city populated by robots, machines, and mutant bacteria while they try to return to the surface. Stray received glowing reviews, being praised for its portrayal of its feline protagonist, level design, and amazing aesthetics, and the title currently stands with an average critic score of 84 on OpenCritic.
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Rumor: Stray Will Be One of the PS Plus Essential Games of November 2025
According to a recent report from Dealabs’ Billbil-Kun, Stray will be one of the three free games coming to PS Plus Essential in November 2025. Gamers will be able to claim it starting on November 4, and the title will remain in the player’s library for as long as they keep subscribing to PS Plus. Stray’s addition to the service would not be totally surprising, considering that the game was originally added to PS Plus Extra on day one. Over the years, Stray remained as one of the most popular PS Plus games, featuring at the top of the most-played lists years after release so, this will be an incredible opportunity for gamers who have not tried it yet.
While leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt, Billbil-Kun has an incredible track record, so there’s a pretty good chance that Stray will be added to the popular subscription service in November. In any case, gamers will likely discover the full list of games coming to PS Plus on October 29.
Three games were available for PS Plus Essential subscribers in October 2025. The month’s highlight was Alan Wake 2, which won multiple The Game Awards 2024 awards, but Coccon and Goat Simulator 3 were also available to claim during the month.
Overall, 2025 has been a fairly good year for PS Plus Essential. Multiple highly-rated titles such as Psychonauts 2, Lies of P, Diablo 4, Balatro, or High of Life were available for subscribers in previous months. It remains to be seen what other games will be offered to subscribers before the end of 2025, but at least November seems like another good month.
