December PlayStation Plus lineup dated: Mirage, Wo Long, Relink and a PS2 classic

PlayStation has detailed the December additions to its subscription catalog. The bulk of titles land on December 16 across the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog, with one early arrival. Skate Story joins the service on December 8 for PlayStation 5. A classic fighter, Soulcalibur III, expands the Premium tier’s retro library the same week.

Availability of streaming for digital PlayStation 5 titles and the exact catalog lineup can vary by region and country. Below is a breakdown of what’s coming and what each game brings to the table.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage – stealth return to Baghdad

Assassin’s Creed returns to a tighter, stealth-first format in ninth-century Baghdad, following Basim’s rise from street thief to Assassin. A major content drop, Valley of Memory, adds approximately 6 hours of story content, introduces the AlUla region, and implements gameplay improvements across the full game.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty – dark fantasy Three Kingdoms

Set in 184 AD during the Later Han Dynasty, Wo Long blends historical warfare with demonic incursions. Combat centers on Chinese martial arts-inspired swordplay, with progression tied to overcoming severe odds and tapping into the protagonist’s inner power.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Skate Story – an underworld odyssey on four wheels

A demon made of glass skates through the Underworld on an impossible task: reach the Moon. Momentum and precise board control underpin traversal and combat, with tricks like ollies, kickflips and grinds used to navigate the Emptylands and dismantle hostile demons.

• Key beats: ritual-like trick execution, environmental navigation, demon encounters, character progression from fragile novice to hardened skater
• Platform: PS5
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 8

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – party-driven action RPG in the skies

Explore the Sky Realm as the captain of a skyfaring crew searching for Estalucia. Build a four-character party with distinct weapons and moves, and coordinate in real time using Link Attacks and Chain Bursts. Quests support solo play or up to four-player co-op.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Planet Coaster 2 – build, manage, and theme your park

Combine water rides and coasters while balancing budgets and guest satisfaction. Expanded building and pathing tools support large plazas and detailed layouts. Nine themes – including Pirate, Western, Viking and Mythology – plus thousands of customizable pieces enable granular design.

• Platform: PS5
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Cat Quest III – swashbuckling in the Purribean

A 2.5D open-world action RPG set across the Purribean archipelago, where Pi-rats chase the mythical Northern Star. Sail your own ship, battle across islands, and play either solo or in local co-op.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

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Lego Horizon Adventures – Horizon reimagined in bricks

Set in a far-future Earth rebuilt in Lego, hunt machine threats as Aloy or unlock Varl, Teersa and Erend, each with unique abilities. Supports online play and single-screen couch co-op.

• Platform: PS5
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Paw Patrol: Grand Prix – family kart racing

Race up to 4 players across tracks set in Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and The Jungle, with hazards stirred up by Mayor Humdinger. Playable pups include Chase, Skye and Marshall.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

Paw Patrol World – open areas and rescue missions

Freely roam Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle and Barkingburg with missions tuned for younger players. Supports single-player or split-screen co-op, plus extensive cosmetic collectibles such as emotes, pup tags, postcard stamps, costumes, vehicle stickers and art for the Chickaletta Exhibition.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Extra and Premium (Game Catalog)
• Availability: December 16

PlayStation Plus Premium classic – Soulcalibur III

The PlayStation 2 fighter returns with up-rendering, rewind, quick save and custom video filters. Modes include Chronicles of the Sword – a blend of real-time simulation and versus combat – and the Soul Arena with Quick Play or Mission challenges.

• Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Tier: Premium
• Availability: December 16

Release overview – what’s coming and when

The table summarizes platforms, tiers and rollout dates so you can plan what to download first. Note that catalog and streaming availability may change by region.

Bottom line – what this drop means for players

December’s update mixes stealth, historical action, stylized skating, co-op RPG and management sim in one refresh, plus a notable classic for Premium users. If you play across genres, the staggered dates – December 8 and December 16 – make it easy to queue up your next sessions while accounting for regional catalog differences and streaming availability.

Notes on availability: Digital PS5 streaming from your library varies by time, region and country. Game Catalog and Premium lineups may differ by region.