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 experienced significant 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 offer potentially months of engaging gameplay at no cost. Some even rival the visual fidelity and gameplay of paid titles. Even if those are exceptions, many free options are ideal for shorter play sessions. Below are some of the best free PS5 games available.

This list includes popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. While quality is a primary ranking factor, newly released games will be featured prominently.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While primarily relevant to a niche group of PS5 owners, the PS Store offers a growing library of excellent PS VR2 games. Free experiences remain less common, 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