PlayStation Plus Confirms 7 Monthly Games Set for September 2026
PlayStation Plus has outlined what’s coming to its subscription catalogs up through September 2026, confirming seven games for one tier or another during that stretch. While that sounds like a full schedule, a big chunk of the momentum is driven by events: four of the seven titles were announced around the June State of Play. Whether Sony plans another late-summer or fall showcase to reveal additional PS Plus games isn’t clear yet, but that kind of timing isn’t unusual—and it could also be when more titles are slotted into the service.
Key takeaways
- PlayStation Plus has confirmed seven games releasing on its tiers through September 2026.
- Four of those seven titles were revealed around the June State of Play.
- PS Plus Essential’s June lineup is live now, and the catalog will rotate on July 7.
- PS Plus Extra and Premium lists for the latest rollout have already been completed.
- New Essential freebies for July start on July 3, with listings for Premium continuing into mid-August and September.
PS Plus Free (Essential) Games for July 2026 List
The next PS Plus freebies are already set for July 2026, with three Essential titles confirmed: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode. These games begin rolling out on July 3, and each one is available on both PS4 and PS5.
Modern Warfare 3 (the 2023 release) is a familiar entry for many players, but the timing is especially convenient if you want to get reacquainted ahead of Modern Warfare 4 launching later this year.
For the King 2 is a roguelike RPG that mixes turn-based fights with systems inspired by tabletop games, plus online co-op. The premise has players guiding a party as they attempt to topple a tyrannical queen.
CrossCode takes a retro-leaning approach to action RPG combat, with quick, responsive fighting, Zelda-style dungeon exploration, and puzzle-heavy challenges. Its story is set in a sci-fi scenario inside a fictional MMORPG, and the game has built a reputation as one of the standout indie RPGs from the past decade—making it a strong candidate for PS Plus subscribers looking for a “hidden gem.”
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2 PS Plus Premium Games Are Confirmed for July and August
- Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (PS Plus Premium – July)
- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS Plus Premium – August)
During the June State of Play, PS Plus also confirmed several Premium-tier additions, including the recently added Gitaroo Man. The newest Premium schedule has Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy arriving on July 15, followed by Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in mid-August.
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy is described as a cult-favorite PS2 action game that combines third-person shooting with telekinetic powers, mind control, and other psychic abilities. Players use those powers to manipulate enemies and interact with the environment.
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the fourth installment in the hardcore feudal Japan action series. Like Modern Warfare 3, it’s also arriving ahead of the next main entry—Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set for September 2026. That means players will have a window to revisit Dawn of Dreams (or jump in for the first time) before the series moves forward.
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Day-One PS Plus Free (Essential Game) Confirmed for August
- Big Walk (PS Plus Essential)
Big Walk was already confirmed earlier this year as a day-one PS Plus Essential title, but its August 4 release date wasn’t revealed until June 2026. Expect the game to be reaffirmed in late July as part of the August PS Plus free lineup.
As for what it is: Big Walk is a co-op experience from the same studio that made Untitled Goose Game. The comparison here is playful, but the key point is that it leans heavily into communication. Players explore together and solve puzzles side by side, with teamwork at the center of the design.
PS Plus Extra Has Already Confirmed a Massive Day-One Game for September
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds (PS Plus Extra)
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to launch version 1.0 on PC and consoles—including PS5—on September 15, where it will join PS Plus Extra as a day-one addition. The announcement is notable not just because it brings the franchise onto console for the first time in its long history, but also because it will arrive with a larger set of content for launch day.
In addition, RuneScape: Dragonwilds recently received a substantial update called Umbral Sands, which added even more content ahead of schedule.
If you’re not familiar, RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an open-world survival and crafting game that reimagines the RuneScape universe through resource gathering, base building, magic, and dragon-filled exploration. It’s built for solo play or co-op groups, and with PS Plus Extra access on day one, it’s positioned to be a major talking point for co-op-focused players on PlayStation.
