PlayStation has announced the new additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August. Starting August 20, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members will gain access to a diverse lineup of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Wild Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, Ride 5, and more. The update also includes new classic titles and PS VR2 offerings for PlayStation Plus Premium members.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | PS4, PS5
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt places players in the role of Geralt of Rivia, a mercenary monster slayer tasked with tracking down Ciri, the Child of Prophecy. The PS5 version includes enhanced visuals, faster loading times, real-time ray tracing, and various mods, offering an improved experience for players.
Wild Hearts Standard Edition | PS5
Wild Hearts introduces a unique approach to the hunting genre, where players use technology to combat formidable beasts infused with natural forces. The game, developed by Omega Force and EA Originals, offers both solo and co-op gameplay set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
Cult of the Lamb | PS4, PS5
In Cult of the Lamb, players assume the role of a possessed lamb who must build a cult following to repay a debt to a mysterious stranger. The game involves exploring diverse regions, battling enemies, and growing a community of loyal followers.
Ride 5 | PS5
Ride 5 delivers a realistic motorcycle racing experience with over 200 bikes and more than 35 tracks. Players can compete in high-speed races, each designed to simulate the feeling of riding a real motorcycle.
Watch Dogs 2 | PS4
In Watch Dogs 2, players take on the role of Marcus Holloway, a hacker in the San Francisco Bay Area, working with the hacker group Dedsec to take down an invasive operating system used to manipulate citizens.
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection | PS4, PS5
The latest entry in the Sword Art Online series, Last Recollection, features the largest roster of playable characters and follows the War of Underworld anime arc. Players will face challenging battles and unravel a new story alongside familiar characters.
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker | PS4
Shinobi Striker allows players to engage in 4v4 online battles in a new graphical style. This re-release focuses on team-based combat, where players can compete to determine the best ninjas.
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris | PS4
Set in the expansive world of Underworld from the Sword Art Online anime, Alicization Lycoris offers real-time combat and an action-packed storyline featuring characters from the series.
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet | PS4
Fatal Bullet presents a third-person shooting action RPG set in the world of Gun Gale Online. Players can create their own avatars and engage in battles with familiar characters from the Sword Art Online series.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization | PS4
In Hollow Realization, players explore the new vast world, reminiscent of the MMORPG origins of the series.
PlayStation Plus Premium | PS VR2 & Classics
Vacation Simulator | PS VR2
Vacation Simulator, developed by the creators of Job Simulator, offers a VR experience where players engage in activities designed to simulate a vacation. The game includes both PS VR2 and PS VR versions.
TimeSplitters Series | PS4, PS5
The TimeSplitters series, a classic first-person shooter originally released on PS2, is making a return. The series includes TimeSplitters, TimeSplitters 2, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.
Sword Art Online: Lost Song | PS4
Lost Song takes players into ALfheim Online, a world introduced in the Sword Art Online series, featuring aerial battles and a new storyline. The game offers customization options and a continuation of Kirito’s adventures in a virtual reality universe.
- PS Plus Essential Games: Make sure to add the August Essential games to your library before they leave on Monday, September 2, 2024. Once added, you can continue to access these games even after they are removed from the service.
- PS Plus Extra and Premium Games: These games will be leaving the service on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Games Set to Leave:
- NBA 2K24 (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Need For Speed Unbound (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- SpellForce III Reforced (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Trials of Mana (PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Sea of Stars (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Moving Out 2 (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Midnight Fight Express (PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Lost Judgment (PS4) – PS Plus Extra
- Destroy All Humans (PS4) – PS Plus Premium
- Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed (PS5) – PS Plus Premium
- Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Essential
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5, PS4) – PS Plus Essential
- Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (PS4) – PS Plus Essential
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