PS Plus Game Catalogue additions for July include a legendary singleplayer game and a popular co-op survival crafter

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Today, Sony’s PlayStation has unveiled several games set to join PS Plus this month, and here’s a highlight: starting today, July 9th, you can grab the sensational game Cyberpunk 2077 for free! More games are scheduled to arrive next week. The lineup includes an emotionally resonant action-adventure from Don’t Nod, a timeless cooperative action rogue-like, and the complete launch of a well-liked Steam early-access game. These titles are part of the ongoing celebration for PlayStation Plus’s 15th anniversary; you can find all the specifics on the PlayStation.Blog.

Games coming to PS Plus this July include Cyberpunk 2077 and many more

This month, there will be ten new games joining the PS Plus library. However, some of these games are only accessible to Premium members, while others can be played on both PS4 and PS5. It’s crucial to review the specific details carefully. If you currently have a PS Plus Essential subscription, this article may not apply to you, but you might want to take a look at the three free games available to all PS Plus members this month.

Cyberpunk 2077

If you haven’t played Cyberpunk 2077 since its release in 2020, this could be a wonderful opportunity to dive back in. It’s understandable if you didn’t catch up with CD Projekt Red’s open-world sci-fi RPG when it initially launched as it was one of the most notorious game launches ever. However, since then, the game has remarkably bounced back and even won a Game Award for its Phantom Liberty DLC in 2023. As of today, you can download Cyberpunk 2077 for free on both PS5 and PS4 if you’re a member of PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium.

Abiotic Factor

In Abiotic Factor, a team of up to six players can collaborate online in a thrilling survival crafting adventure set within a turbulent, action-packed sci-fi universe. Released on Steam Early Access back in May 2024, this game is now advancing to version 1.0. Throughout its development, Abiotic Factor has garnered an impressive reputation among gamers, boasting “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews with a whopping 96% of over twenty-three thousand reviews being favorable. Starting July 22nd, Abiotic Factor will be accessible to PS Plus Extra and Premium members on the PS5. At this time, the game will also exit Early Access. Crossplay compatibility will be supported between Steam, PS5, and Xbox platforms.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Hailing from the creators of Life is Strange and Just Cause, another free title for PS Plus this month – Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden – was launched last year to acclaim from both critics and gamers. This game offers an intriguing concept and a captivating storyline about two ghost hunters who traverse the haunted landscapes of North America in 1695. Unfortunately, one of them is mortally wounded, turning into the supernatural entity they had been pursuing all along. The game explores how these characters navigate this intricate predicament. Similar to other games on this list, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be accessible through PS Plus Extra and Premium starting July 15th, exclusively on PS5.

Risk of Rain 2

Since its release in 2020, Risk of Rain 2 has provided some of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a cooperative action roguelike. You traverse different biomes, battling increasingly difficult swarms of alien creatures. With numerous character options to choose from, although many must first be unlocked. In just a few years, this roguelike has already left a significant mark on the genre, influencing several other games in its class. If you haven’t played Risk of Rain 2 yet, July 15th, when it becomes accessible for PS Plus Extra and Premium members on PS4 and PS5, presents an excellent chance to give it a go.

New World: Aeternum

Amazon Games’ MMORPG, New World: Aeternum, made its console debut towards the end of last year following years of exclusivity on PC. Starting this month, the massively multiplayer game will be accessible at no cost for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. It’s quite uncommon for an MMO to appear on a console, but if you haven’t given it a shot yet, July 15th presents a fantastic chance for PS Plus Extra and Premium members playing on PS5 to explore the mystical island teeming with unusual inhabitants, ruins, and chilling horrors.

Bluey: The Videogame

For a change or if you’re part of a different demographic, the game Bluey: The Video Game will be available on PS Plus this month too. Discover a fresh narrative starring your favorite characters in four engaging adventures that are interactive. Overcome easy tasks like jumping over obstacles and keeping a ball aloft. Notably, this is the only game here that offers local multiplayer, so gather your friends and family to play together on July 15th when Bluey: The Video Game becomes accessible for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on both PS4 and PS5 systems.

Planet Zoo

If you’re fond of the traditional Zoo Tycoon series, then this game is tailored just for you. Launched on consoles last Spring but initially released on PC in 2019, Planet Zoo boasts “authentic living animals who exhibit thoughts, emotions, and curiosity as they traverse the world you design” according to its Steam description. Bringing these classic computer games to a console isn’t always straightforward, but this month presents an ideal chance to give them a spin. Starting July 15th, Planet Zoo will be available free of charge to PS Plus Extra and Premium members on the PS5.

Tropico 6

Don’t worry if the title shows ‘6’, you don’t need prior experience with previous Tropico games to dive into Tropico 6. Launched in 2022 for modern consoles, this city-builder strategy game lets players shape El Presidente’s rule across four distinct eras on the island archipelago of Tropico—either as a feared dictator or a peace-loving statesman. The choice is yours when Tropico 6 becomes free for PS Plus Extra and Premium members on July 15th, playable on both PS4 and PS5.

Twisted Metal 3 & 4

Later this month, two iconic vehicular combat games featuring Sweet Tooth will become accessible, exclusively to PS Plus Premium members starting July 15th. This coincides perfectly with the launch of Twisted Metal season two on July 31st. It’s important to note that these games are not recent releases; they were actually published before the year 2000. If you’re a dedicated fan of the series and have been eagerly awaiting new content since 2012, this could be an excellent opportunity to revisit the experience.

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2025-07-10 05:32