There is a vast selection of incredible classic games available via the PlayStation Plus Premium tier. From forgotten movie tie-in games to underrated classics deserving of a second chance, PlayStation Plus is packed full of wonderfully obscure and critically acclaimed titles from across the pantheon of PS1, PS2, and PS3 games. While many will likely have experienced most of these, some of them are undoubtedly hidden gems awaiting their time in the spotlight.
Among these is a brand-new PlayStation 2 cult classic title that is being added to PlayStation Plus very soon. While it wasn't to everyone's taste back in 2001, it is absolutely worth playing today, if only to revel in its over-the-top spectacle and surprisingly fun gameplay. Of course, if it ends up not being for you, then there are plenty of other great games coming to PS Plus on the same day. However, you should definitely at least try this PS2 classic before writing it off completely.
On November 17, 2026, PlayStation Plus is set to get an influx of new games, chief among them the cult classic PlayStation 2 title, Soul Reaver 2. It will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium Classics Catalog alongside Freedom Wars Remastered, bolstering what is otherwise a phenomenal selection of older titles, the vast majority of which are, as aforementioned, very much worth playing. Soul Reaver 2, for those who don't know, is a 2001 action title by Crystal Dynamics, the same folks behind the Tomb Raider reboot series, and the third game in the Legacy of Kain series.
Soul Reaver 2 served as the direct continuation of 1999's Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, picking up exactly from where that game left off. It tweaked the format slightly, offering a far more linear experience with a bigger focus on narrative and character arcs. Soul Reaver 2 was heavily praised for its incredible story penned and directed by Amy Hennig, who is perhaps best known for her work at Naughty Dog, where she directed and wrote the majority of the Uncharted series.
While Soul Reaver 2 isn't as fondly remembered, it is nevertheless a worthwhile experience, one elevated by its aforementioned phenomenal story, great soundtrack, and improved combat. However, curiously, the first Soul Reaver game is absent from PlayStation Plus. Naturally, that will make playing this rather difficult if you haven't already completed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. Still, it's a fun game and a great new addition to the PlayStation Plus library.
Soul Reaver 2 and its predecessor were remastered back in 2024, updating the game's visuals and implementing a handful of quality-of-life improvements to modernize the experience. However, these are also not available on PlayStation Plus and must be purchased separately. There are several Legacy of Kain games on PlayStation Plus, which, while not directly connected to Soul Reaver 2, do help flesh out its world and characters. So, while one perhaps waits for the first Soul Reaver to also be added to PlayStation Plus, it may be worth trying out the other Legacy of Kain games.
