It has been more than a decade since Sony released the PlayStation 4, but the console is just as important as ever. Despite being released in November 2013, the PS4 is still in production today, with well over 100 million units being sold over its lifetime and some new games still arriving on it, including Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii.

When it launched in 2013, Sony’s eighth-gen console arrived with tech upgrades that seem du jour now, but were exciting over a decade ago. For instance, the DualShock 4 controller included special buttons to record and share video as well as a touchpad that could turn haptic feedback into a new source of interactivity. This console generation also introduced the PlayStation Camera, similar to Xbox’s Kinect, and the first iteration of PlayStation VR.

In 2016, Sony released new models of the PS4. The PlayStation 4 Slim was more efficient, with increased thermal management and power efficiency, while the PlayStation 4 Pro greatly improved the performance and loading times of the original model.

There are many games still getting released on the PlayStation 4, and though they don’t run as well as they would on a ninth-generation console (the PS5 and the PS5 Pro), they’re still bolstering the value of a console that just became a teenager. CNET curated this list of the all-time greats released on the PS4, including some of the best exclusives as well as some critically acclaimed multiplatform games.

Best PS4 Games — August 2025

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Recent updates to the list

• August 2025: Added Shadow of the Colossus, Grand Theft Auto 5, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Journey and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

How we determined CNET’s best PlayStation 4 games

When creating this list of the best PlayStation 4 games, we factored in how unique and enjoyable these games are for most players — we evaluated criteria including graphical quality, innovative gameplay mechanics and compelling narratives. The picks we made cover a variety of genres from fantasy to racers to shooters to open-world games, and while we favored PlayStation 4-exclusive games you won’t find on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC we also included some can’t-miss games that appear on multiple platforms. If you’re looking for help choosing your next game, CNET’s top PlayStation 4 list is a good place to start narrowing your choices.

Instagram has launched new features aimed at further connecting users with their online contacts, the company announced Wednesday. One involves sharing public feed posts and reels, another shares locations with others on an Instagram map, and a new Friends tab shows what content your contacts have liked or commented on. 

For reposts, you’ll be able to share public reels and feed posts from other users. The original poster will be credited and those reshares will appear in the sharer’s profile in a new tab. Posts and reels will now include a reshare icon when they’re available to share.

Instagram says creators will be able to reach more people since those posts will be recommended to others’ followers.

You have to enable the new map feature to start sharing your last active location. You can set who can see your location and can also choose not to share your location when you’re in specific places, or have your location available to specific users.

Location sharing can be disabled at any time, Instagram says. Reels, posts and stories can be viewed through the map.

Also, a new Friends tab at the top of Reels shows public content from contacts. This feature has been available previously, but is now being expanded globally. 

You can opt out of having your content displayed in the tab with options to hide likes, comments and reposts. You can also mute likes, comments and reposts from accounts you follow.