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PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium July 2026 Games Add 2 Classics
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in July 2026, including two classic titles. New additions feature Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and PS2 classics like Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Plus Premium Drops Fantastic Batch of Free Game Trials
PlayStation Plus Premium has added free game trials for four titles, including Iron Guard: Day Zero, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, Styx: Blades of Greed, and Screamer. These trials are available as the PS Store's Summer Sale begins, with some of the games currently discounted.
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.
What We Played – Iron Nest, Black Flag Resynced & Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Granblue Fantasy Relink, Iron Nest, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Others delved into titles like Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, God of War: Ascension, and Silent Hill 2, with one person expressing anticipation for a potential Silent Hill 1 remake. The article also mentions experiences with Black Flag Resynced, Bellwright, Balatro, Human Fall Flat, 33 Immortals, and the original Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War.
Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 Title
Sony is expected to announce the list of games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026. Based on past patterns, titles added a year ago are likely to depart, with 'Sword of the Sea' being a predicted casualty. First-party titles like 'Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered' may also leave, though their contracts can differ.
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.
PlayStation Plus Offers Rare 50% Discount to Users Quitting
Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering a rare 50% discount on PlayStation Plus subscriptions to select users who are attempting to cancel their membership. This offer is primarily seen on three-month PS Plus Extra subscriptions, with longer terms receiving smaller discounts. The timing of this promotion is notable, as it follows player backlash against Sony's decision to end PlayStation 5 disc production.
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.
Saros Gets Free 2.5 Hour Trial, Exclusively Available on PlayStation Plus Premium
Housemarque is offering a free 2.5-hour playable trial for their game Saros exclusively to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. This trial aims to introduce more players to the bullet-hell roguelite, allowing them to experience its story and mechanics before purchasing.
What We Played – Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro & Silent Hill 2
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro, and Silent Hill 2. Others have been engaging with Elden Ring mods, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, God of War: Ascension, and various indie titles like Balatro and Gecko Gods.
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.
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.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium's announcements of monthly new games are being changed in some territories, and players aren't happy about it
Sony is changing how monthly games are rolled out for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in some territories, moving to a staggered release schedule across several weeks instead of all at once. This change, which aligns with Xbox Game Pass's model, has caused confusion and frustration among players who dislike the delayed access to announced titles.
Another PlayStation Plus Price Hike Feared After Sony Statement
Sony has indicated a shift in strategy, prioritizing revenue from existing PlayStation players over monthly active users, leading to fears of a PlayStation Plus price increase. The company aims to increase Customer Lifetime Value and recurring revenue, suggesting that costs for servers and network infrastructure will be passed on to subscribers if they rise.
2 More June 2026 PS Plus Extra Games Available to Download Now
PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers in the USA, UK, and Japan can now download Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. Sony is experimenting with a staggered release of monthly games for these regions, a method that has received negative feedback. Additional titles like Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert are also scheduled for release later in June.
PS Plus Essential July Free Games May Drop Later Than Usual
The July 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential free games lineup may be announced later than usual, with the first Tuesday of July falling on the 7th. Sony typically reveals these games on the last Wednesday of the preceding month, suggesting a potential announcement on June 24 or July 1. Players are hoping for more PlayStation 5 titles in the upcoming lineup.
Here's What's Leaving the PS Plus Library in July 2026
Sony's PlayStation Plus library will remove several titles in July 2026, including Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6, and Roki. Players have a limited time to access these games before they are no longer available.
PS Plus Members Frustrated After Controversial Schedule Update
Sony's recent update to the PlayStation Plus game release schedule in the US, UK, and Japan has caused frustration among subscribers. Players are unhappy with the staggered release dates for Extra and Premium tier games, which differ from the unified release date for the rest of the world. This change has led to confusion and complaints about the service being anti-consumer.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide June 16, 2026
Sony has released its weekly PlayStation Store update for June 16, 2026, detailing new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes the June PlayStation Plus Essential lineup featuring Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.