The Leak That Has PS Plus Members Excited
If you’re a PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscriber, mark December 16 on your calendar. According to Dealabs, a leaker with an impressive track record for PlayStation announcements, two heavyweight titles are dropping into the Game Catalog: Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. This comes just days after Sony revealed the monthly Essential games lineup, making December an unexpectedly strong month for the subscription service.
Dealabs has built a reputation for accurately predicting PlayStation Plus additions, and this leak has already been widely reported by major gaming outlets. The timing makes sense too, as Sony typically adds new games to the Extra and Premium tiers on the third Tuesday of each month. Both games represent significant additions to the catalog, especially considering Mirage only launched in October 2023 and recently received a substantial free DLC expansion.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Back to Basics
Assassin’s Creed Mirage marks Ubisoft’s attempt to return the franchise to its roots after years of sprawling RPG experiences. Set in ninth-century Baghdad, you play as Basim, a street thief who transforms into a Master Assassin. Unlike the massive open worlds of Valhalla or Odyssey, Mirage offers a more compact, focused adventure that can be completed in around 20 hours.
The game doubles down on stealth mechanics, making combat a risky last resort rather than a viable strategy. You’ll need to blend into crowds, use classic assassin tools like smoke bombs and throwing knives, and carefully plan your approaches to eliminate targets. The parkour system feels fluid and responsive, letting you gracefully sprint across rooftops and through narrow alleyways. One standout feature is the new Assassin Focus ability, which lets you mark and eliminate multiple enemies in quick succession, creating those satisfying movie-like assassination sequences.
Critics praised Mirage for its deliberate mission design and emphasis on patience over brute force. The game recently received a free story expansion called AlUla, adding six hours of content set in modern-day Saudi Arabia, along with custom difficulty options and quality-of-life improvements. For subscribers who haven’t jumped in yet, this PS Plus addition is perfect timing.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Brings the Challenge
From the creators of Nioh comes Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a fast-paced action game set during China’s Three Kingdoms period with a supernatural twist. If you’ve played Sekiro or other souls-like games, you’ll recognize the DNA here, but Wo Long carves out its own identity with an emphasis on aggressive, rhythm-based combat.
The deflection mechanic sits at the heart of everything. Perfectly timing your deflects against enemy attacks degrades their posture while building your Spirit Gauge, which powers your special abilities and magic. The game encourages you to stay on the offensive, creating this thrilling back-and-forth dance where you’re constantly deflecting strikes and countering with your own attacks. Unlike some souls-likes that punish mistakes brutally, Wo Long offers a relatively generous timing window for deflections, making it more approachable for players new to the genre.
What sets Wo Long apart is its breakneck pace. Enemies can unleash extended combos that require multiple perfect deflects in rapid succession, turning combat into something that feels almost like a rhythm game. You’ll fight through historical battles alongside AI companions, though the level design favors more linear paths with branching routes to hidden loot rather than the interconnected worlds of Dark Souls. Reviewers consistently praised the satisfying combat loop and the way the game balances challenge with accessibility.
What Else Is Coming to PS Plus
Beyond these two headliners, December’s Extra and Premium lineup includes several other notable additions. Skate Story, a unique demon-skating adventure, already arrived on December 8 as a day-one launch. Granblue Fantasy: Relink brings anime-style action RPG gameplay, while Planet Coaster 2 offers theme park management with improved water park features. Families can grab Cat Quest III and a couple of Paw Patrol titles rounding out the selection.
For Premium subscribers, Soulcalibur III joins the Classics Catalog, adding another fighting game to the retro collection. It’s worth noting that nine games will be leaving the service soon, so if you’ve been meaning to play anything in the current catalog, now’s the time to check your library.
Why This Matters for Subscribers
PlayStation Plus has faced criticism over the past year for inconsistent monthly offerings, but December shows Sony still has the ability to deliver real value. Getting a relatively recent Assassin’s Creed game less than 15 months after launch is significant, especially since Mirage also recently joined Xbox Game Pass, suggesting Ubisoft is aggressively pushing the game to subscription services.
The combination of Mirage and Wo Long also demonstrates good variety. Stealth fans and action junkies both get something substantial to dive into. Both games also received positive reviews from critics, with Mirage sitting around the 75-80 range on most review aggregators and Wo Long earning similar praise for its combat systems.
If you’re already subscribed to Extra or Premium, these additions land on December 16. For those on the fence about upgrading from Essential, this might be the month that tips the scales. Both games retail for full price normally, so grabbing them through your existing subscription represents genuine value.
FAQs
When exactly are Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Wo Long coming to PS Plus?
Both games arrive on December 16, 2025, for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. This follows Sony’s typical pattern of adding Game Catalog titles on the third Tuesday of each month.
Do I need PS Plus Premium or will Extra work?
Both Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will be available with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions. You don’t need to upgrade to Premium specifically for these two games.
How long are these games?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes around 20 hours to complete the main story, with additional time for side content and the new AlUla DLC. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty typically takes 25-35 hours depending on your skill level and whether you tackle optional content.
Are these games beginner-friendly?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is accessible for series newcomers, though it emphasizes stealth over combat which might challenge players used to recent AC games. Wo Long is more approachable than many souls-like games thanks to generous deflect timing windows, but it still presents a solid challenge.
Will the DLC for these games be included?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s free AlUla story expansion is included as it’s a permanent update to the base game. For Wo Long, the base game is coming to PS Plus, but the paid DLC expansions are separate purchases.
Can I play these games after they’re added even if I don’t download them right away?
Yes, once games are added to the PS Plus Game Catalog, they remain available as long as you maintain an active Extra or Premium subscription. You don’t need to download them immediately, though games do occasionally leave the service.
Is this leak confirmed by Sony?
While not officially confirmed by Sony at the time of the leak, Dealabs has an extremely reliable track record for PlayStation Plus predictions. Major gaming outlets have reported on this leak with confidence based on that history.
Conclusion
December 2025 is shaping up to be one of the stronger months for PlayStation Plus in recent memory. Getting both a recent Assassin’s Creed title and a well-regarded souls-like game on the same day gives subscribers legitimate reasons to stay subscribed. Whether you’re sneaking through the streets of Baghdad or deflecting blades in ancient China, there’s quality gaming waiting for you on December 16. If you’ve been sitting on your subscription without finding something that grabs you, this might finally be your month.