PS Plus Essential adds Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, Viewfinder Sept

Sony is giving PlayStation Plus subscribers three new games for September 2025: Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder will be available to claim and download beginning Tuesday, September 2, the company said, with the Essential tier receiving the lineup worldwide at noon local time. All three titles can be kept in a subscriber's library for as long as their PS Plus membership remains active.

The package is headlined by Psychonauts 2, the 3D platformer from Double Fine that has drawn strong praise since its 2021 release. Stardew Valley, the long-running farming and life-simulation hit from ConcernedApe, and Viewfinder, a first-person puzzle game built around a camera mechanic that transposes photos into the playable world, round out the trio. Viewfinder was a 2023 Game Awards nominee in the indie category, while critics have repeatedly cited Psychonauts 2 and Stardew Valley among the most notable games of their genres.

Sony said the Essential monthly games will be available starting September 2 and may be redeemed through early October. Some PlayStation listings show an October 7 cutoff while others list October 6; members who want to ensure permanent access during their...