Best Free-To-Play Games On The PlayStation 5 (January 2025)

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 boasts a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Driven by the success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, many developers are embracing the free-to-play model.

Top-tier free-to-play games can offer hundreds of hours of gameplay at no cost. Some even rival paid titles in terms of graphics and gameplay. Even if those are exceptions, many free games are ideal for shorter play sessions. Below are some of the best free PS5 games available.

Note that some popular PS4 titles, playable on PS5, are included. While rankings generally reflect game quality, newer releases will initially be featured prominently.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While only relevant to a subset of PS5 users, the PlayStation Store offers a range of excellent PS VR2 titles. Free experiences remain less common, but a notable exception emerged in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

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1. Marvel Rivals

A Marvelous Hero Shooter