Sony’s monthly ritual of giving with one hand and taking with the other is back. Eight titles are dropping off PS Plus this October, and the one everyone’s going to miss is Silent Hill 2.

The countdown starts now

According to PlayStation Lifestyle, the exit date for these titles is October 20, 2026, so there’s a bit of breathing room before the axe falls. The Silent Hill 2 removal feels oddly timed too, seeing as Silent Hill: Townfall is due out this same month. If you’ve never got round to the remake, this is basically Sony nudging you to finally play it. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the other one worth mourning here, it’s a proper long game, so don’t leave it to the last week.

Here’s everything on the way out from PS Plus:

• Silent Hill 2
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon
• Jurassic World Evolution 2
• Death Squared
• Rogue Lords
• Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition
• Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
• Lake

The rest of the list is fine to shrug off unless one of them’s already installed and half finished. No need to rush, but October 20 is the hard cutoff, so don’t get caught out.

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Sony has announced September’s new batch of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles. This month’s update brings a mix of brand‑new releases and recent favourites, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a fresh spin‑off set in the long‑running RuneScape universe, and Sniper Elite: Resistance, which arrives on the service just over a year after launch.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is one of the standout additions. Rather than a traditional MMO, Dragonwilds is a newly released co‑op survival game built around the RuneScape setting, where players team up to survive roaming dragons and ultimately challenge the dragon queen. Sniper Elite: Resistance also joins the catalogue, the latest entry in Rebellion’s tactical shooter series, released earlier back in 2025 but will now be available to PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers at no additional cost.

Here's the full list of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra this month:

• WWE 2K26 – PS5
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds – PS5
• Ball x Pit – PS5
• Date Everything! – PS5
• Slitterhead – PS5, PS4
• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – PS5, PS4
• Dungeons of Hinterberg – PS5, PS4
• Sniper Elite: Resistance – PS5, PS4

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also gain access to two new classics this month, including Mega Man X Command Mission (PS5, PS4) and Metro Redux (PS4). All titles will be available to subscribers starting from the 15th of September.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus line-up with a selection of 3 titles or so. While perhaps not the strongest of months, September’s line-up has now been announced; including a bonus 4th game for ‘free’.

Taking to the PlayStation Blog to make the announcement, Sony unveiled the line-up of titles set to drop onto PlayStation Plus Essential on the 1st of September.

Typically, the console maker includes 3 titles in total. Next month however will see a bonus 4th game – with the full line-up being as follows:

• Sniper Elite: Resistance | PS5, PS4
• MLB The Show 26 | PS5
• Wobbly Life | PS5, PS4
• Chained Echoes | PS4

As mentioned, though far from the most exciting of months, there is still a solid amount of variety on offer. Sniper Elite: Resistance may not have overhauled the long-running series, but it does mark the latest entry in what is a fun and replayable stealth franchise.

Following on from last month’s addition of Big Walk, Wobbly Life is another co-op focused experience in which “you explore an open-world sandbox where almost everything is interactive and is filled with mini-games, toys, and secrets”. Released back in 2025, the game holds an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating on Steam.

In case you missed it, you still have until the 1st of September to add last month’s games to your library, including the aforementioned Big Walk, alongside Dying Light 2 and Signalis.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus subscription service with a suite of new and sometimes returning games. Unfortunately, the console maker also removes titles on a consistent basis. With August’s PS Plus line-up available to check out, Sony has now confirmed that 10 titles in total will be departing next month.

In going to the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section on your PlayStation 5, you’ll find a list of 10 titles which are set to be removed from PS Plus Extra / Premium some time next month (likely in mid-September):

• EA Sports Madden NFL 26
• Persona 5 Tactica
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
• Toukiden 2
• Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back
• Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (PS1 ver)
• Toy Story 3 (PSP ver)
• Shadowrun Returns
• Shadowrun Hong Kong – Extended Edition
• Shadowrun Dragonfall – Directors Cut

While far from the most disappointing of months, it is interesting to see a number of PlayStation Plus Premium classics being removed – a practice not seen often on the platform.

That said, this may be due to the fact that a compilation of classic Toy Story games are set to be re-released via a ‘Retro Roundup’ collection later this year.

Either way, you have a little under a month to check the above games out before they are removed from the service. August’s PS Plus additions can be found HERE.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-ups with new and (sometimes) returning games. For the month of August, the console maker is offering a strong selection of notable titles, including the first-party hit Helldivers 2 and the award-winning Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Taking to the PlayStation Blog to make their announcement, Sony officially detailed the full line-up of titles set to join PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium over the coming weeks. Beginning a couple months ago, the console maker announced that it would start releasing its PS Plus line-up in the UK and US via a staggered manner.

So, while most of the world will get the full suite of games on the 18th (with one exception), UK subscribers can look forward to the following:

Available now (globally):

• Helldivers 2

18th August:

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Vampire Survivors
• Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire (PS Plus Premium)
• Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS Plus Premium)

25th August:

• Hell is Us
• Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash
• Two Point Museum
• Metro Exodus
• Dying Light 2

While there is plenty of variety with August’s offerings, some titles in particular do stand out. Helldivers 2 is of course the highly-successful co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. Released back in 2024, the game has gone on to sell over 20 million copies.

Though sentiment has ebbed and flowed over the years (especially when it comes to hardcore fans), Helldivers 2 remains a fun and unique multiplayer experience. Given that it is published by PlayStation, hopefully the game will remain on the service in perpetuity.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II meanwhile is a highly-regarded CRPG from Warhorse Studios. Released just last year, the game has been lauded for its RPG mechanics; its grounded sense of reality and deliberate gameplay.

All-in-all, August appears to be one of the strongest months for PlayStation Plus Extra in quite some time. Hopefully Sony can keep it up.

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Sony has announced the next batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games. In August, subscribers will be able to claim three more games, headlined by Dying Light 2. There are also some extra freebies for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, which is finally launching after months of playtesting. 

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition (PS5/PS4) headlines the lineup this month. The Reloaded Edition includes the base game alongside a number of updates and improvements added since launch. Players take on the role of Aiden Caldwell as they explore a post‑apocalyptic city, battling infected enemies, navigating faction conflicts and uncovering the truth behind Aiden’s past. The game also supports up to four‑player co‑op.

Big Walk (PS5) is a cooperative adventure focused on communication and teamwork. You and your friends explore a wide‑open world filled with puzzles and challenges, using tools and toys to stay connected and solve problems together. It’s a more relaxed, social experience, with plenty of opportunities to simply explore, experiment and hang out.

Signalis (PS4) rounds out the lineup. This atmospheric survival horror game blends retrotech aesthetics with cosmic dread, following Elster, a Replika technician searching for her lost partner. Expect challenging puzzles, unsettling environments and a tense, melancholic tone throughout.

PlayStation Plus members have until the 4th of August to claim July’s games before they rotate out. Starting August 6th, subscribers can also redeem a free MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls PlayStation Plus Pack, which includes five character‑themed avatars and a set of in‑game result screen poses for the PS5 version of the game.

KitGuru Says: A solid mix this month, with Dying Light 2 offering plenty of content and Signalis being a standout indie horror title. Will you be playing any of August’s PS Plus games?

Sony has announced the next batch of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. Those on the Extra plan will get access to seven more games this week, headlined by Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is one of the more underrated Ubisoft titles in recent years, offering some of the best visuals for current-gen titles, alongside some changes to make it more immersive compared to many other Ubisoft open world games. If you aren't already a fan of Avatar, then it might not convince you, but if you are a fan, then it is well worth picking up.

Here is the full list of titles coming to PlayStation Plus Extra this month:

• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | PS5 – Available July 21
• Rise of the Ronin | PS5 – Available July 15 in the US and UK; July 16 in Japan
• Firefighting Simulator: Ignite | PS5 – Available July 21
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind | PS5, PS4 – Available July 28 in the US, UK, and Japan
• Dying Light | PS4 – Available July 28 in the US, UK, and Japan
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | PS5 – Available July 28 in the US, UK, and Japan
• Snow Bros. Wonderland | PS5 – Available July 28 in the US, UK, and Japan

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will get access to two additional titles, including Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy, both of which will be available to download from July 21st.

KitGuru Says: I've been meaning to try Rise of Ronin for a long time now, so that'll be my first pick on this month's list. Are there any games here that you are looking forward to playing?

Each Month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up with a solid 3 titles or so, available to claim by all those with a PS Plus subscription. As they announced previously, July’s line-up is now officially available to add to your library – including the 2D Action-RPG CrossCode and Sledgehammer Games’ underrated Call of Duty Modern Warfare III.

Available to add to your library from now until the end of the month, July’s PlayStation Plus line-up features the following:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)
• CrossCode
• For the King II

The headliner for this month is of course Modern Warfare III. Developed by Sledgehammer Games, 2023’s COD entry suffered somewhat at launch due to a relatively poor campaign alongside additional baggage being carried over from 2022’s MWII.

That being said, Modern Warfare III is one of the best COD entries in years – in particular when it comes to the multiplayer side of things; featuring countless weapons, camos, maps, modes and much more. While atypical, MWIII also includes its own Zombies mode, with MWZ proving to be a popular alternative to the standard round-based mode.

CrossCode meanwhile is a retro-inspired 2D Action-RPG featuring 16bit graphics and a fleshed out physics system alongside fast-paced and satisfying combat. Relkieased back in 2018, CrossCode saw high and consistent praise from both critics and fans alike – described as “a near-perfect attempt at recapturing the charm and magic of action RPGs from the 16-bit era.”

Released in late 2024, For the King II is a co-op turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. While the game includes a full on campaign with 5 chapters to complete, this sequel also introduces a new ‘Infinite Dungeon Mode’ for added replayability.

Modern Warfare III, CrossCode and For The King II are all available to add to your library from today.

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Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for July, offering a mix of blockbuster action, strategy and indie RPG combat. Starting on July 7th, subscribers will be able to claim Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II and CrossCode. All three titles will be available to download and keep for as long as users maintain an active PS+ subscription.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS4, PS5) joins the PlayStation Plus line-up this week, just a few months ahead of the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. If you need to catch up on the story so far before the new campaign drops, then you should grab the game while its free.

For the King II (PS5) is the sequel to IronOak Games’ tabletop‑inspired RPG. Blending turn‑based combat, roguelike progression and co‑op play, the game expands on the original with larger maps, new classes and more complex party‑building. It’s designed for both solo adventurers and groups looking for a challenging strategy experience.

CrossCode (PS4) is an acclaimed 2D action‑RPG that blends fast combat with puzzle‑driven dungeons and a story inspired by classic SNES‑era titles. The game has earned praise for its tight mechanics, lengthy campaign and retro‑styled presentation, making it a strong pick for fans of old‑school RPG design.

All three games will be available to claim starting on July 7th.

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The developers of the PlayStation 4 emulator ShadPS4 have announced ShadNet. This open-source custom server system enables online multiplayer without requiring a connection to the official PlayStation Network (PSN) or a PlayStation Plus account. 

ShadNet emulates network services, allowing PC players to access multiplayer features in emulated titles like Bloodborne. However, the development team has been transparent about current limitations, noting that the ecosystem is still in the early testing phase. This infrastructure uses a similar approach to RPCN, the custom server solution widely used for the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3. Currently, only score tracking works within the new framework, though account registration has already opened on the emulator's official website. 

The announcement follows the project's largest update to date, shadPS4 v0.16.0, which arrived in late May. That release introduced major updates, including a new config system, local multiplayer support, improved Vulkan API stability, expanded support for Neo GPU features, and increased compatibility with PS4 Pro-enhanced titles.

Sony hasn't taken action against the emulator over its two-year development span. Despite this lack of intervention, introducing a custom server platform that completely bypasses PSN requirements could attract legal scrutiny in the future.

KitGuru says: Have you ever tried shadPS4?

Each month, Sony introduces a variety of new and returning titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium subscription service. Unfortunately, we likewise see a number of games taken away each month – with July’s departees now being officially announced.

In going to the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section on the PS5’s PlayStation Plus tab, users will find a list of a dozen titles which are set to be removed from the service (likely during the 3rd week of July).

Though far from the harshest of months when it comes to game departures, there are a great deal of notable indies which are worth checking out before they’re gone; with the full list being as follows:

• Risk of Rain 2
• Tropico 6
• Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
• Roki
• Source of Madness
• Cursed to Golf
• Hundred Days
• OneeChanbara Origin
• Get Even
• Bomber Crew
• Space Crew
• Infinite Minigolf

While each of these games are worth playing in their own right, one of the more disappointing departees is Risk of Rain 2. An excellent rogue-like in all respects, one could spend dozens or even hundreds of hours unlocking new characters; abilities; build-crafting or just seeing how far you and your friends can go.

Tropico of course is another great game, and one which you could equally spend hundreds of hours on managing your island state. That said, the likes of Roki; Source of Madness and Cursed to Golf can easily be completed between now and their inevitable removals sometime mid-July.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-ups with new (and sometimes returning) games. As expected, June’s titles have now been officially unveiled. In an interesting move by the console maker however, Sony announced that all future releases on PlayStation Plus will be added in a staggered manner – at least in the UK, US and Japan.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, Sony officially unveiled the full list of titles which will be joining PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium’s library later this month. Curiously, the console maker is changing the way it releases games onto the service, now taking a more staggered approach in certain regions.

While globally all the games will go live on the 16th of June, users in the US, UK and Japan will seemingly be getting some earlier, while others later; with Sony noting that they are “exploring new ways to deliver PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles in select markets.”

With that, the full list of upcoming inclusions and their regional release dates are as follows:

• Sonic X Shadow Generations | PS5, PS4 (Available today)
• Final Fantasy XVI | PS5 (16th of June)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance | PS5, PS4 (23rd of June)
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure | PS5 (23rd of June)
• Farming Simulator 25 | PS5 (30th of June)
• Blades of Fire | PS5 (30th of June)
• Black Desert | PS5 (30th of June)
• [PS Plus Premium] Gitaroo Man (16th of June)

While a solid month overall, particularly with the inclusion of Final Fantasy XVI, Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Kingdom Come, PlayStation’s decision to spread their arrivals across multiple weeks in a small handful of regions does seem a bit odd.

That said, it is likely that this renewed version of the program will find its way to the rest of the world in due time. We will have to wait and see.

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PlayStation has revealed its June 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra and Premium games, adding seven new games to the game catalog available to subscribers at the Extra tier, while Premium subscribers get an eighth game via the Classics catalog. On top of the three games already added for Essential subscribers, headlining this month's games is the 2023 epic, Final Fantasy XVI, which also enters the service alongside other deep narrative experiences. Just a few short months after it received an update for current-gen platforms, Kingdom Come: Deliverance rides into the PS Plus Extra game catalog alongside FFXVI. Those two […]

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The next round of PlayStation Plus Extra games has been announced. This month will see some notable additions, including the new PS5 version of Kingdom Come Deliverance and even Final Fantasy 16.

Overall, it is a very positive month for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Most of the games on the list for this month are highly rated. The biggest headliners to me are Final Fantasy 16 and Kingdom Come Deliverance, but platforming fans also have something to look forward to, as do fans of choose your adventures, MMOs and even farming.

Here is the full list of games joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month:

• Final Fantasy XVI — PS5
• Sonic X Shadow Generations — PS5, PS4
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance — PS5, PS4
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure — PS5
• Farming Simulator 25 — PS5
• Blades of Fire — PS5
• Black Desert — PS5

There will also be one new ‘classic' game joining the PlayStation Plus Premium library, Gitaroo Man, for both PS5 and PS4.

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Each month, Sony offers 3 or so titles for ‘free’ as part of the console maker’s PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service. In an unexpected announcement, June’s line-up will include the previously-Xbox-exclusive first-party survival crafter ‘Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition’ alongside Warhammer 40K Darktide.

Making the announcement via their PlayStation Blog, Sony officially detailed June’s PS Plus Essential offerings. Available to claim from the 2nd of June, subscribers can look forward to the following:

• Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition [PS5 / PS4]
• Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl 2 [PS5 / PS4]
• Warhammer 40k: Darktide [PS5]

As mentioned, the headliner for the month is Grounded. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this co-op survival-crafter shrinks players down, forcing them to navigate a regular-sized garden a-la Honey I Shrunk the Kids.

Initially released in Early Access as an Xbox console exclusive, the full game would later be made available across all platforms. Still, the inclusion of a first-party Xbox title on PlayStation Plus is interesting to note, and opens up the doors for other Microsoft games later down the line.

Curiously, alongside the above offerings, PlayStation is also keeping one of May’s titles around for a couple more weeks, with EA Sports FC 26 remaining claimable up until the 16th of June.

Whether this is due to the recent price increase for PS Plus or not remains unknown. Either way, for those who missed out on May’s offerings, you’ll have a bit more time to add at least one of the games to your library.

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With PlayStation announcing its annual Days of Play sale will kick off tomorrow, May 27, 2026, the platform has also revealed the PS Plus Essential games for June 2026, headlined by Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition for both PS5 and PS4. The self-described "ultimate" version of the survival game from Xbox Game Studios-owned Obsidian Entertainment joins the fray, but another game added last month stays on for the FIFA World Cup. That's EA Sports FC 26, unsurprisingly. If you didn't get a chance to download it or even just add it to your library for the month of May 2026 (which […]

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While Microsoft has been rather reactive when it comes to altering its Xbox Game Pass prices, Sony’s PlayStation Plus has remained relatively static in recent years. Finally however, Sony has made the unfortunate announcement that they will be raising the price for PS Plus starting from tomorrow – albeit only for new subscribers.

Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, the official PlayStation page wrote the following: “Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions. Due to ongoing market conditions, prices will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP [previously £6.99] for 1-month subscriptions and $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP [was £19.99] for 3-month subscriptions.”

While disappointing to see, Sony made sure to note that this increase does not apply to current subscribers. That said, if you do let your PS Plus subscription lapse, then you will be put on the higher pricing tier should you wish to return.

Additionally, Sony’s most cost-effective tier – their 12 month subscription – appears to be unaltered, meaning you should still be able to subscribe to the service for £59.99 (or roughly £5 a month).

Regardless, it is disappointing to see PlayStation Plus go up in price, especially as the service itself does not appear to be changing in any material way for the better.

For those who are subscribed to PS Plus, May’s Extras offerings are available to play from today, including the likes of Star Wars: Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 among others. The full list can be found HERE.

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Well, it's happened again. PlayStation has announced a price increase for its PS Plus subscription service, but this time it's only impacting new customers, with current subscribers mostly unaffected, unless you live in Turkey or India. In those countries, even current subscribers will see their subscription payments go up. Announced in a short post on the official PlayStation X (formerly Twitter) account, PlayStation confirmed that beginning in just two days on May 20, 2026, new customers will see PS Plus subscriptions start at $10.99 USD/month instead of the previous $9.99/month. Three-month subscriptions will go up to $27.99 USD/three months from […]

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Sony has announced the next wave of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles for May, with Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2 leading this month’s update.

Star Wars Outlaws brings Ubisoft’s open‑world scoundrel adventure to the service, letting players explore new and familiar planets while navigating the galaxy’s criminal underworld. Red Dead Redemption 2 also returns to the catalogue as a PS Plus re‑release, offering the full single‑player campaign and access to Red Dead Online. Other additions include Nordic‑inspired horror adventure Bramble: The Mountain King, the supernatural RPG The Thaumaturge, and several new action and story‑driven titles across PS5 and PS4.

Here is the full list of titles coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on May 19:

• Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
• Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)
• The Thaumaturge (PS5)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5)
• Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (PS5, PS4)
• Enotria: The Last Song – Standard Edition (PS5)

For PlayStation Plus Premium members, this month’s lone classic addition is Time Crisis (PS5, PS4). First released in arcades in 1995 before becoming a breakout hit on the original PlayStation, Time Crisis is best remembered for its fast‑paced light‑gun shooting, cover‑based pedal mechanic and its status as one of the defining arcade shooters of its era.

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