The beloved cat adventure Stray is reportedly returning to PlayStation Plus as the headline game for November 2025, according to reliable leaker Billbil-kun from Dealabs. Launching November 4 across all subscription tiers, this marks the second chance for PS Plus Essential subscribers to claim the critically acclaimed title after it left the Extra catalog in 2023.
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PlayStation Plus November 2025: What We Know
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Headline Game | Stray (confirmed leak) |
| Release Date | November 4, 2025 |
| Availability | Essential, Extra, Premium (all tiers) |
| Platforms | PS5, PS4 |
| Other Games | 2 additional titles (unconfirmed) |
| Official Announcement | October 29, 2025 (expected) |
| Previous Availability | July 2022 – August 2023 (Extra only) |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
Why Stray’s Return Matters
When Stray launched in July 2022 as a day-one PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium title, it became an instant hit with over 4 million players. The game follows a stray ginger cat navigating a neon-lit cyberpunk city populated by robots, solving environmental puzzles while searching for a way home. Its unique perspective, stunning visuals, and emotional storytelling earned an 84 average critic score on OpenCritic and won Best Independent Game in 2022.
However, Stray was removed from the PS Plus Game Catalog in August 2023, leaving newer subscribers unable to access it. By returning as a monthly Essential game, all PS Plus members—regardless of tier—can now claim and keep Stray permanently as long as they maintain an active subscription.
Essential Subscribers Get First Chance
This marks Stray’s first appearance in the PS Plus Essential tier, which costs ₹599/month or ₹3,799/year in India. Previously, only Extra and Premium subscribers ($14.99-$17.99/month) could play it. Now, even base-tier members can experience BlueTwelve Studio’s masterpiece without upgrading their subscription.
The other two November games remain unconfirmed, though Sony typically announces the full lineup on the last Wednesday of the month. With October’s lineup featuring heavy hitters like Alan Wake 2, Cocoon, and Goat Simulator 3, expectations are high for November’s remaining titles.
Claim October Games Before November 4
Current PS Plus Essential offerings—Alan Wake 2 (Remedy’s horror masterpiece), Cocoon (puzzle adventure from Annapurna), and Goat Simulator 3 (chaotic sandbox)—exit the service on November 4. Subscribers should claim these before Stray arrives to maximize their library.
Billbil-kun has an impeccable track record for PlayStation Plus leaks, making this report highly credible. Sony’s official announcement expected October 29 will confirm Stray and reveal the full November lineup.
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FAQs
Will I keep Stray forever if I claim it in November?
Yes, as long as you maintain an active PS Plus subscription, Stray remains in your library permanently.
I already claimed Stray from PS Plus Extra in 2022. Can I claim it again?
If you claimed it before August 2023, you still have access; this November release is primarily for Essential-tier subscribers who missed it.
