PlayStation Plus November 2025: Stray Leads a Quirky, Divisive Lineup

Sony has locked in the PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2025, and – just as long-time leaker billbil-kun tipped on Dealabs – Stray headlines the bundle. Joining the neon-cat adventure are EA Sports WRC 24 and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS). All three titles are available to claim for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium members on PS5 (and PS4 where applicable) from Tuesday, November 4 through Monday, December 1.

What’s in the bundle

Stray (PS5/PS4) – BlueTwelve’s third-person cat odyssey remains one of the most distinctive PlayStation debuts of the generation. You pad through a forgotten cybercity lit by buzzing signs and flickering screens, threading vents and rain-slick alleys while dodging threats and decoding a mystery that predates the robots who now call it home. It’s compact and story-first, a deliberate alternative to sprawling open worlds; for some, that focus feels refreshingly tight, for others a bit on rails. Either way, if you missed it the first time, this is your easiest path to a modern cult favorite.

EA Sports WRC 24 (PS5) – Codemasters’ rally sim chases authenticity with licensed stages, dynamic weather, and car setups that actually matter. It’s a stern challenge out of the gate – pad players will want to tweak assists – and it still carries the studio’s trademark sense of speed when you nail a clean sector. If you live in photo mode or thrive on time trials, there’s plenty to chew on between service areas.

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (PS5/PS4) – Part physics toy, part tactic sandbox, TABS is chaos in a box. You assemble absurd armies – wobbling spearfolk, cannon crews with questionable OSHA compliance – and then hit go to watch slapstick history unfold. It’s perfect palate-cleanser gaming: five minutes becomes forty before you know it.

Déjà vu, expectations, and the subscriber mood

The announcement has split the crowd. A chunk of players calls it a soft month, pointing out that Stray previously appeared on PS Plus before vanishing and now returns. Others are fine with a comfort-food lineup after a run of blockbuster drops, and many are genuinely happy to finally tick Stray off the backlog or to stash TABS for couch shenanigans. There’s the inevitable wish-listing, too – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Astro Bot top the fantasy picks – and the usual cross-service comparisons, with rally fans noting they already touched WRC elsewhere.

Who wins this month?

• Story explorers: Stray still hits, especially if you like tight, guided adventures with rich art direction.
• Sim heads: WRC 24 rewards patience and practice; dial assists to taste and chip away at stages.
• Party people: TABS is low-friction fun and a sleeper hit for quick sessions.

Dates, platforms, and smart claiming

Remember, the claim window runs from Nov 4 to Dec 1. Add the games to your library during that period and they remain playable while your subscription is active. PS5 versions are included where available; PS4 owners still get in on Stray and TABS.

The bottom line

November 2025 isn’t a megaton month, but it is coherent: one acclaimed narrative adventure, one demanding sim, and one silly sandbox. If you crave headline exclusives, this won’t change your mind. If you value variety – and missed Stray the first time – there’s solid value hiding in plain sight.