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PlayStation Plus Essential August Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
The PlayStation Plus Essential monthly free games for August 2026 are now available, starting in Japan and Asia. Subscribers can claim Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition for PS5 and PS4, the day-one launch Big Walk for PS5, and Signalis for PS4. This lineup offers a strong selection for both current and last-generation PlayStation owners.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 31: PlayStation Summer Sale Part 2
The PlayStation Summer Sale has entered its second phase, featuring discounts on games like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, alongside first-time deals on Saros and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The Nintendo eShop also has sales on Bethesda, Capcom, and Annapurna Interactive titles. Xbox Game Pass deals are available for subscribers, and general sales are open to all Xbox users.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 28, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The July PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 21, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The July PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Rise of the Ronin is Out Today for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscribers
Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on PlayStation 5 in the US and UK. Several other titles, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, are also being added to the Game Catalog throughout July. This staggered release approach is part of Sony's updated strategy for its subscription service offerings.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 14, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside a variety of other PS4 and PS5 titles.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 7, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update for July 7, 2026, bringing new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus subscribers. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside numerous other titles.
PS Plus Essential July 2026 Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
Sony has begun rolling out the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for July 2026, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This announcement comes amidst backlash over Sony's decision to end disc production for PlayStation 5 games and speculation about upcoming price increases for the PlayStation Plus subscription service.
Evening Consolidation
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new Xbox feature aimed at preserving digital game collections as physical media declines. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July have been announced, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For July, 2026
Sony has announced the free PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for July 2026. Subscribers can claim Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For The Queen 2, and CrossCode. Despite Microsoft's ownership of the Call of Duty franchise, Sony continues to offer it as part of its subscription service.
The PS Plus July 2026 ‘Essential’ games have been revealed
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential games for July 2026, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, released in 2023, received mixed reviews, while CrossCode, a 2020 RPG, was highly praised. The games will be available from July 7th to August 3rd, 2026.
PS Plus Essential July Monthly Free Games Aren’t Too Exciting
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for July 2026, featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode, all available on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. While the lineup is described as unexciting, it offers a mix of genres including a first-person shooter and a 2D action RPG with puzzle elements.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has revealed the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July 2026, available starting July 7. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode, all playable on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode
PlayStation Plus members will receive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Cross-Gen Bundle), For the King II, and CrossCode for free starting July 7. These titles offer a mix of blockbuster action, fantasy adventure, and retro-inspired RPG gameplay across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, CrossCode and For the King 2 Coming to PS Plus Essential on July 7th
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for July, featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Cross-Gen Bundle), the roguelike RPG For the King 2, and the action RPG CrossCode. While Modern Warfare 3 and For the King 2 receive mixed reviews, CrossCode is highlighted as a strong offering. These titles will be available to subscribers on July 7th.
One of the best games of the decade joins Chained Echoes and over 16 other JRPG love letters in this upcoming crossover
The upcoming free turn-based JRPG Infinite Alliance has added CrossCode, Cosmic Star Heroine, and Seed of Nostalgia to its roster of crossover characters. These characters will appear as optional superboss battles, with some requiring a small optional purchase that will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. The game, which also features Chained Echoes and Kingdom of the Dump, is planned for a free release on PC and consoles later this year.
Infinite Alliance adds CrossCode, Seed of Nostalgia, and Cosmic Star Heroine characters
Infinite Alliance, a crossover turn-based RPG, is adding characters from the independent Japanese-style RPGs CrossCode, Seed of Nostalgia, and Cosmic Star Heroine. The game features a roster of characters from various indie titles.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
A collaboration world reveal has been announced for the games SHADE Protocol, Alabaster Dawn, and CrossCode. Further details about this crossover event were shared via a video presentation.
CrossCode, Alabaster Dawn, and SHADE Protocol Announce New Indie Game Collaboration
Radical Fish Games and Little Legendary have announced a collaboration between their games CrossCode, Alabaster Dawn, and the upcoming SHADE Protocol. The announcement was made via a reveal video ahead of SHADE Protocol's Kickstarter launch on June 4, 2026. The collaboration brings together three pixel-art action RPGs known for their stylish combat and deep worlds.