Sony has announced the next wave of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog titles, arriving August 19, 2025. This month mixes major releases, indie debuts, and a couple of survival horror classics.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Additions
- Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5) – Picks up after Mortal Kombat 11, with Fire God Liu Kang shaping a new era. Features a cinematic story, reimagined characters, and the series’ trademark Fatalities.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS5, PS4) – PS5 players get Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered; PS4 subscribers can download the Game of the Year Edition or stream the base game in select regions.
- Sword of the Sea (PS5) – Day-one release. A surfing-inspired adventure from the artist behind Journey and ABZÛ, featuring high-speed Hoversword traversal across sand waves and ruins.
- Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5, PS4) – Set three years after the last entry, humanity battles to survive against towering alien forces.
- Unicorn Overlord (PS5, PS4) – Vanillaware’s tactical fantasy RPG with overworld exploration and large-scale battles.
- Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (PS5, PS4) – Ryza’s final adventure, centered on the mysterious Kark Isles and the “Code of the Universe.”
- Indika (PS5) – A surreal, story-driven journey blending religious imagery, dark humor, and philosophical themes.
- Harold Halibut (PS5) – A handcrafted stop-motion-style narrative set aboard a submerged ark-ship seeking a new home.
- Coral Island (PS5) – Farming and life-sim set on a tropical island with a focus on environmental restoration and community building.
PlayStation Plus Premium Classics
- Resident Evil 2 (PS5, PS4 – PS1 version) – Follows Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they face the horrors of Raccoon City, enhanced with modern display and save options.
- Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PS5, PS4 – PS1 version) – Jill Valentine’s escape from Raccoon City, also updated with visual and save features.
Premium Trial
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Five-hour trial available to Premium members. Save data and trophies carry over to the full game.
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