Sony Axes Resistance: Fall of Man and 2 from PS Plus

Sony is set to remove 22 games from the PlayStation Plus library on May 20, 2025, including iconic titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 and first-party classics Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. These PS3 games will be unavailable for purchase on the PS Store, making PS Plus Premium the last platform for players who want to experience them. The departure of these titles is notable as it's uncommon for Sony to pull first-party games from their services. This follows a trend where other popular games like Horizon Zero Dawn were also removed, raising concerns among fans about the future availability of classic titles.

A total of 22 games will be removed from PlayStation Plus on May 20, 2025, including Grand Theft Auto 5, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Resistance 2, along with others like InFamous: Second Son and Batman: Arkham Knight.

The Resistance series, known for its alternate history first-person shooter mechanics, was developed by Insomniac Games after their work on the Ratchet and Clank franchise. The first three games in the series were released for PlayStation 3 before Insomniac shifted focus to newer projects like Marvel’s Spider-Man. Although there have been discussions about a potential Resistance 4, the series has largely remained dormant, leaving fans nostalgic for its unique gameplay and storyline. With the removal of these classics from PlayStation Plus, it raises questions about the ability to revisit this beloved franchise in the future.