Updated: This article was last updated on July 2, 2026.
Sony announces PlayStation Plus games in two waves each month. Essential (free monthly) games are revealed in the last week of the previous month and become available on the first Tuesday. Game Catalog additions for Extra and Premium subscribers are announced around the 13th. Below is the complete list for July 2026.
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PlayStation Plus Essential Games for July 2026
These games are free for all PlayStation Plus subscribers. Add them to your library before they leave and they are yours to keep as long as you remain subscribed.
| Game | Platforms | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Cross-Gen Bundle | PS5, PS4 | July 7, 2026 |
| For the King II | PS5, PS4 | July 7, 2026 |
| CrossCode | PS5, PS4 | July 7, 2026 |
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games for July 2026
These titles are added to the Game Catalog and are available to stream or download for Extra and Premium subscribers as part of their ongoing subscription.
| Game | Platforms | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy XVI | PS5 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | PS5, PS4 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance | PS5, PS4 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Life is Strange: Double Exposure | PS5 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Farming Simulator 25 | PS5 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Blades of Fire | PS5 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Black Desert | PS5 | Extra + Premium | June 23, 2026 |
| Gitaroo Man | PS5, PS4 | Premium | June 23, 2026 |
What Are the PlayStation Plus Tiers?
PlayStation Plus is available in three tiers, each building on the last:
- Essential includes two to three free games each month, online multiplayer access, and exclusive discounts.
- Extra includes everything in Essential plus access to a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games to download and play.
- Premium includes everything in Extra plus access to classic PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP titles via streaming, game trials, and additional cloud streaming hours.
Games in the Catalog marked as Extra + Premium are available to both Extra and Premium subscribers. Games marked Premium are exclusive to the Premium tier.
Which Platforms Can You Play On?
The Platforms column shows which PlayStation consoles each game runs on:
- PS5 means the game is available on PlayStation 5 with full PS5 optimisation.
- PS4 means the game runs on PlayStation 4 and is also backward compatible on PS5.
- PS VR2 means the game requires or supports the PlayStation VR2 headset.
Do You Keep Games When Your Subscription Expires?
Essential monthly games added to your library are yours to keep only while you remain subscribed. If your subscription lapses, you lose access until you resubscribe. Your save data is always kept, so your progress carries over when you return.
Catalog games (Extra and Premium) are only accessible while your subscription is active and cannot be kept permanently.
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PlayStation Plus FAQ
When are PS Plus monthly games announced?
Sony reveals the Essential monthly games in the last week of the previous month, and they become available on the first Tuesday. Game Catalog additions are announced around the 13th.
Do I keep PS Plus games after my subscription ends?
Essential games you have claimed return to your library when you resubscribe. Catalog games are only playable while Extra or Premium is active. Save data is always kept.
How long do Essential games stay claimable?
Each Essential lineup can be added to your library until the next month’s games replace it, usually the first Monday of the following month.
Which tier do I need for the Game Catalog?
The Catalog requires Extra or Premium. Classic PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP titles require Premium.
For the full PlayStation Plus game catalog, visit the PlayStation Plus games page.
