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PlayStation Plus Surprise Drops Fun 2025 PS5 Game Today
The dating simulator "Date Everything!" has been surprise-dropped for PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers on PlayStation 5. Developed by Sassy Chap Games and published by Team17, the game allows players to date household objects using magical glasses and features branching narratives with fully voiced characters and over 70,000 voice lines.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide September 8, 2026
Sony has announced the latest PlayStation Store update for September 8, 2026, featuring new games and content for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners. The update includes the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for September, with titles like Chained Echoes and MLB The Show 26 available for subscribers.
More PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including A Day-One Release
Sony announced new additions to the PlayStation Plus catalog during the September 3 State of Play event. The looter-shooter Mycopunk will be a day-one release for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers in October 2026. Additionally, classic titles like Mega Man X Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and Ratchet & Clank are coming to Premium subscribers.
“Aggressively” Selling PS5s Isn’t Needed, As Sony Focuses On Making More From Existing Owners
Sony's president and CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that the company does not need to aggressively sell PlayStation 5 consoles as it is in the latter half of its lifecycle. Instead, Sony is focusing on increasing recurring revenue from its existing user base, particularly through PlayStation Plus subscriptions and digital game sales, with plans to phase out disc production by January 2028.
PlayStation Store Codes for Free Helldivers 2 PS5 Downloads
Sony is offering free Helldivers 2 avatars on the PlayStation Store for all PlayStation Plus subscribers to celebrate the game's inclusion in the catalog. Download codes are available for various regions, and the game is a third-person shooter that has become a surprise hit since its 2024 release.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 11, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. This week's update includes the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup featuring Big Walk, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new game releases.
'Absolutely Terrible Idea': Nobody Likes Sony's New PS Plus Experiment
Sony is experimenting with a staggered release of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles in the USA, UK, and Japan, a move that has been met with criticism from users. Instead of releasing all monthly games at once, they are now being spread out over several weeks, causing confusion and frustration regarding game availability by region. Sony has not provided an official reason for this change, stating only that they are exploring new delivery methods for the Game Catalog.
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.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide June 9, 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. This week's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
Everything Shown At PlayStation State Of Play, June 2026
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several titles received release dates, such as Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026, and Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026. The event also featured updates on PlayStation Plus additions and the return of the Stuntman franchise.
PlayStation Offers Free PSN Avatars with This Download Code
Sony is offering free indie-themed PlayStation Network avatars for PS5 and PS4 users as part of the 2026 Days of Play promotion. Players can redeem these avatars for Baby Steps, Cairn, and Lumines Arise by entering specific regional download codes on the PlayStation Store. This promotion is one of several offers available during Days of Play, including sales and PlayStation Plus trials.
PS5 Days of Play sale is live now – here are the best UK discounts
Sony's annual Days of Play sale is now live, offering discounts of up to 75% on PlayStation 5 games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions in the UK. While consoles are not discounted, deals are available on the PlayStation VR2 headset, DualSense controllers, and various accessories. Hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games are also on sale, with notable discounts on titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide May 26, 2026
Sony has updated the PlayStation Store with new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. This week's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes FC 26, Nine Sols, and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Numerous other games and add-ons are also available globally.
Sony Days of Play 2026 Brings Discounts on PlayStation 5 Accessories, VR, and A Wake of Games
Sony's Days of Play 2026 event begins May 27, offering discounts on PlayStation 5 accessories, including PlayStation VR2 headsets, Pulse Explore earbuds, and Pulse Elite headsets. The celebration also features price reductions on controllers and select first-party games like Helldivers 2 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Additionally, new titles like Grounded Fully Yoked Edition and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be added to PlayStation Plus in June.
Days of Play 2026 begins May 27
Sony has announced the return of Days of Play, starting May 27, 2026, featuring discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The event will include new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and special PlayStation Tournaments across various titles. Additionally, significant price reductions will be available on hardware like PlayStation VR2 and accessories, alongside numerous digital game sales on the PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and Events
Sony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
These 24+ New PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (18th-24th May)
This week sees a significant number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, alongside updates to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogues. Notable new titles include LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks, and Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, with PS Plus additions like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 541: Legendary Run
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 541 covers games like Saros and Mixtape, and features an interview with Sucker Punch Lead Designer Darren Bridges about Ghost of Yōtei Legends endgame raids. Upcoming PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for May include Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Time Crisis.
These 12+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)
The first week of May brings a modest lineup of new games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including MOTORSLICE, Wax Heads, and Mixtape. PlayStation VR2 also receives Evil Inside VR. Additionally, PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can claim EA Sports FC 24, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols.
These 12+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (4th-10th May)
This week, from May 4th to May 10th, a dozen new games are launching across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including MOTORSLICE, Wax Heads, and Mixtape. Additionally, EA Sports FC 24, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols are available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers.