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2 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Sony has added new games to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for June 2024, with a staggered release schedule for the UK, USA, and Japan. Titles now available include Final Fantasy 16 for PlayStation 5 and the PS2 rhythm game Gitaroo Man. Future additions include Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure.
PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony is rolling out the June 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game additions, with a staggered release schedule being tested in the US, UK, and Japan. Titles include Final Fantasy 16, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, Black Desert, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (15th-21st June)
Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 15th and 21st. Notable titles include Square Enix's action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, various titles will become available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
Crimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teases
Pearl Abyss PR lead Will Powers teased that the upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert will be "substantively different" from the base game in scope, scale, or size. The developer, known for its live service approach with Black Desert, continues to provide frequent free updates for Crimson Desert while working on the paid expansion.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Lineup for June 2026 Brings Major AAA Titles to Subscribers | Invision
Sony has announced a strong lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in June 2026, including major titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Sonic X Shadow Generations. The update aims to enhance the value of the subscription service amidst increasing competition. Premium subscribers will also gain access to the PS2 Classic, Gitaroo Man.
Sonic X Shadow Generations, Final Fantasy 16, and More Headline PS Plus Extra/Premium in June
Sony is adding several games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium throughout June, with a staggered release schedule. Titles include Sonic X Shadow Generations, Final Fantasy 16, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Black Desert, Blades of Fire, Farming Simulator 25, and the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man for Premium subscribers.
PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2026 Games Include Big Surprises
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in June 2026, featuring a mix of new releases and catalog additions. Notable titles include Final Fantasy 16, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection 2025, and Sonic X Shadow Generations, with staggered release dates causing some confusion. The article also speculates on which games will be removed from the service in July.
Sony 'Exploring New Ways' to Deliver PS Plus Games
Sony is changing how it delivers PlayStation Plus Extra games in the US, UK, and Japan, staggering releases throughout the month instead of all at once on the usual update day. This new schedule aims to increase player engagement by spreading out new additions like Sonic X Shadow Generations and Blades of Fire over several weeks.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for June
Sony has announced the lineup of eight games joining PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers in June. Titles include Final Fantasy 16, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Gitaroo Man, available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 throughout the month.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For June 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for June 2026, with some titles rolling out on June 16 and others later in the month. Headlining the additions are Final Fantasy 16, Sonic x Shadow: Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Life is Strange: Double Exposure, alongside several other titles across various genres.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog lineup for June 2026 announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the June 2026 lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. The Game Catalog will feature titles like Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance, while the Classics Catalog will include Gitaroo Man. Some games will be available on June 10/11, with the majority releasing on June 16.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and more
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the June lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The subscription service will also add Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, Black Desert, and Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Additionally, the rhythm classic Gitaroo Man will be available on PlayStation Plus Premium.
8 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for June 2026
Sony has announced the lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers for June 2026. The selection includes eight titles across both tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance, available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Some games will have staggered release dates in different regions, with most becoming available globally on June 16th.
Yet another new Crimson Desert update is here, and this one adding Pinball, because of course
Pearl Abyss has released another update for Crimson Desert, version 1.10.00, which adds new minigames like Pinball and Orb Roll, improvements to the Re-Blockade feature, and new mounts and pets. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, with a Mac App Store version in progress. The article also notes the game's commercial success and plans for DLC.
Black Desert makes more PvP tweaks on PC, adds new bosses on console, and tests new skill mods on mobile
Black Desert has received significant updates across its PC, console, and mobile versions. The PC version features final PvP balance tweaks and Arena of Solare matchmaking penalties, while console players get new bosses and siege weapons. Black Desert Mobile introduces a new skill add-on system on its PTR and enhanced Dark Lands encounters in the live version.
Black Desert makes adjustments to bartering on PC and tests yet more transcendence classes on mobile
Black Desert has received several updates for its PC version, focusing on bartering with new routes, reduced material costs, and adjusted purchase limits. The mobile version is testing new transcendence classes including Mystic, Wizard, Archer, Scholar, and Nova. Both versions also received minor UI updates and bug fixes.
Wemade Expands Starter Support Event for Global Launch of Legend of YMIR, Introduces Content for Indonesia - GameHaunt
Wemade has expanded starter support for the global launch of its MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, introducing full Indonesian language support and region-specific content. The six-week event offers new players Rare to Epic-grade gear, daily bonuses, and cultural items like a Barong Ket-inspired Disir and Indonesian food buffs. This update aims to ease the learning curve for beginners while integrating local heritage, following a similar approach seen in the Philippines server launch.
Black Desert begins a Boss Blitz on mobile, starts Arena of Solare on console, adds a home teleport on PC
Black Desert Mobile has launched its new Boss Blitz feature, a timed boss fight mode with beginner and advanced difficulties and a weekly ranking system. PC players can now teleport to their in-game houses and benefit from gathering profits and class adjustments. Console versions have started a new season of Arena of Solare, featuring team-based PvP and further class balancing.
Pearl Abyss Q1 2026: Black Desert and Crimson Desert push Pearl Abyss to huge revenues – without CCP Games
Pearl Abyss reported significant revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by the launch of Crimson Desert and the steady performance of the Black Desert franchise. The company has shifted to an earnings letter format instead of a conference call. Pearl Abyss is also prioritizing development on DokeV and has sold CCP Games.