The Last of Us Part 2 might join PlayStation Plus Extra in October

However, it's crucial to approach these developments with a degree of caution. For starters, the mentioned PS5 banner might allude to a potential 45-minute trial that's exclusive only to PS Plus Premium or Deluxe subscribers. If accurate, this would temper expectations of a full-game release.

Besides, wouldn't it make more sense for Sony NOT to add a game like The Last of Us Part 2 to either PS Plus Extra as a free game or to PS Plus Premium/Deluxe with a free trial if it's going to be re-released? If anything, these rumors should be about The Last of Us Part 1. This way, the addition of The Last of Us Part 1 to either PS Plus tier would help hype the franchise, which could lead to the official announcement of a remaster of The Last of Us Part 2. So, if The Last of Us Part 2 joins the PS Plus Extra library, this all but confirms that a remaster isn't happening.

And, since we're on the topic of wishful thinking, what if this is all a precursor to the initial reveal of The Last of Us Part 3, which may or may not be in the works, depending on who you ask. Or, better yet, what if Naughty Dog will finally drop a positive update regarding its supposedly canceled The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off?

If we're lucky, come October 11, Sony will put all the rumors to rest. If not, at least the earlier leaks gave us a glimpse of nearly half of the new games lineup of PS Plus Extra.

Beyond these speculations, there's a glaring issue surrounding Sony's subscription tiers, notably the revised pricing. The new price points have elicited concerns, especially in certain countries. While these tiers offer a broad array of features and benefits, their financial implications warrant close scrutiny by potential subscribers.