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

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The PlayStation 5 boasts a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has significantly evolved 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 offer potentially months of engaging gameplay at no cost. Some even rival paid titles in terms of visuals 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 this list includes some popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. Rankings are primarily based on quality, with newer releases initially featured higher.

Last updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While of limited interest to most PS5 owners, the PS Store offers a growing library of excellent PS VR2 games. Unfortunately, free options remain scarce, though 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