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PlayStation Plus Adds 2025 Surprise Hit Action Adventure Game
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in the US, UK, and Japan have received a surprise addition of the 2025 action-adventure game Hell Is Us. The catalog also includes Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2. Hell Is Us is a semi open-world third-person title combining melee combat and exploration in a war-torn country.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium services are rolling out their August 2026 game additions, with staggered releases by region. Titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, and Dying Light 2 are available, with some games releasing on August 18th and others on August 25th in specific regions. Premium subscribers also gain access to classic titles such as Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Helldivers 2 Now Available for PS Plus Extra and Deluxe Subscribers — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Helldivers 2 is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe subscribers as part of the August 2026 Game Catalog lineup. This addition coincides with the Devoid of Liberty update, which introduces new missions, SEAF platoons, an increased level cap, and new enemy types. Several other titles are also being added to the Game Catalog and Classic Catalog for subscribers.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August Games Include Fan-Favorites
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in August 2026. The lineup includes Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, and several other titles, with classics like Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire available for Premium subscribers.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For August, 2026
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive Dying Light 2, Big Walk, and Signalis for free in August 2026. Dying Light 2 is highlighted for its zombie-infested world and cooperative gameplay.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2026 Revealed
PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive three free games in August 2026: Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis, starting August 4. Members are reminded to claim July's free games before the offer expires.
Dying Light: The Beast canceled on PS4 and Xbox One as Techland says the 13-year-old consoles can't handle…
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating that the 13-year-old consoles cannot handle the game's demanding hardware requirements. The developer explained that bringing the game to previous-generation hardware would necessitate compromises that would detract from the intended experience. While Dying Light 2 was playable on these older consoles, The Beast was built from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
Techland cancel Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One release
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to technical limitations. The studio stated the game was designed for current-generation hardware and could not be compromised for last-gen consoles. Refunds are available for those who pre-ordered the game on these platforms.
Copa City Launches Today
Copa City, a football tycoon and city management game developed by Triple Espresso, has launched today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players manage the city and surrounding infrastructure for match days, rather than controlling players on the field. The game features real-world cities and licensed clubs, offering a unique blend of logistics and atmosphere management.
Dying Light 2 is a platform now, as the Breach update opens up Techland's zombie survival game 'even more to…
Techland has released the 'Breach' update for Dying Light 2, significantly enhancing its modding and user-generated content (UGC) capabilities. This update introduces official mods like a third-person perspective and low-gravity mode, alongside community-created experiences that transform the game into genres like soulslike or survival horror. The move aims to expand player creativity and offer new ways to experience the zombie survival game.
"There's nothing worse than an AI-generated pitch": Bloober, Jagex, 11 bit and indie devs on the bruising hurdle of funding a videogame prototype
Independent game developers face significant hurdles in securing funding for prototypes, with many publishers requiring playable builds before committing to a project. Companies like Bloober Team, Jagex, and 11 bit studios acknowledge the necessity of prototypes but express concerns about the increasing reliance on generative AI for their creation. While AI tools can boost productivity, publishers are wary of AI-generated pitches, as they offer less proof of a team's genuine capabilities and artistic vision, leading to a more risk-averse industry.
Dying Light 2 just got a whole new lease on life, powered by hand-picked community creators
Techland has released a major update for Dying Light 2 called 'The Breach,' which integrates curated community mods and creator-built maps to offer new gameplay experiences. The update also includes UI improvements and enhancements to the early game, making the prologue shorter and smoother. Progression carries over between the main game and the new community content.
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Several games have received updates or new content. Dying Light 2 has released 'The Breach Has Opened,' Mini Motorways is heading to Istanbul, Project P.I.T.T. has a new official demo trailer, and Rhythm Witch: Beat Death has received its v1.2.0 major update.
Balatro's latest crossover lets you design your very own deck of medieval Jimbo cards
Balatro's latest crossover introduces medieval Jimbo cards designed by Yaza Games in Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts. This update allows players to create and export their own Jimbo-themed cards, front and back, and includes new assets and gallery features for managing creations. The crossover also allows players to design a ship to bring Jimbo ashore as part of new commissions.
It's not just The Witcher and Cyberpunk devs – former Dying Light lead says not properly recording work makes…
Former Dying Light franchise director Tymon Smektala warns game developers about the critical importance of proper documentation, especially when working on a studio's first game. He shared that Techland's lack of attention to documenting features and lore for the original Dying Light led to significant challenges during the development of Dying Light 2, forcing the team to rely on player-made wikis to reconstruct information.
Dying Light The Beast is "very strong proof" that slowing down and focusing on the core details works, former series lead says: "We learned that quality beats quantity"
Former Dying Light franchise director Tymon Smektala stated that focusing on core details and quality over quantity was key to the success of Dying Light: The Beast. He explained that the studio learned this lesson after the initial launch of Dying Light 2, which was overhyped and missed crucial details players expected. This shift in focus led to a more positive reception for The Beast, with over 90% positive Steam reviews.
In this survival game by an ex-Dying Light developer, the Light is actually dying.
Dusklander, an isometric survival game developed by solo developer Bitrunner, has been officially announced. The game features a goth protagonist trapped in a nightmare world where light is a crucial survival resource. It incorporates permadeath with roguelite meta-progression and procedural generation, drawing inspiration from titles like Don't Starve and Valheim.
Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektala leaves Techland
Tymon Smektala, the franchise director for Dying Light, has departed from Techland. Smektala joined Techland in 2013 and was instrumental in the design of the original Dying Light, its expansion The Following, and Dying Light 2.
Dying Light boss Tymon Smektała is stepping down, but "can't wait to experience its next chapter"
Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektała has announced his departure from Techland to pursue new opportunities. Smektała, who served as producer on the first two games and led the series, expressed pride in the franchise's journey and excitement to experience its future as a player. His departure comes after the successful launch of Dying Light: The Beast, with Techland actively hiring for new roles to define the next chapter of the Dying Light franchise.
Feel the rhythm of Rio – Maracanã and Rio de Janeiro arrive in Copa City
Copa City has been delayed to June 16, 2026, to ensure a simultaneous multi-platform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The football management simulation will now include Rio de Janeiro and the iconic Maracanã Stadium as part of its launch lineup, with Fluminense FC also added as post-launch paid content. The game's developer, Triple Espresso, cited the need for additional time to address platform certification feedback as the reason for the delay.
