New PS5 PS4 PS Plus Games Arrive This Week

A quiet August window brings Sword of the Sea forward as the marquee title along with a mix of indies and vintage revivals.

New PS5 PS4 PS Plus Games Arrive This Week

The week from August 18 to 24 brings a small slate of new PS5 and PS4 releases, led by Sword of the Sea which is included with PS Plus Extra for subscribers. Other entries cover a range of genres, from VR experiences to free-to-play shooters and retro revivals, offering something for different kinds of players.

Beyond Sword of the Sea, the lineup includes titles like BrokenLore: Don’t Watch, Hide the Corpse on PSVR2, Delta Force, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary, Discounty, Grit & Valor: 1949, Herdling, Machick 2, and Sengoku Dynasty. The spread shows a steady cadence rather than a heavy release week, appealing to collectors and casual players alike.

The schedule reflects a late-summer pacing pattern, with publishers spreading attention across diverse genres instead of chasing a single blockbuster. That balance can help keep players engaged without saturating the market. The inclusion of Sword of the Sea in PS Plus Extra illustrates Sony’s ongoing strategy to add value to subscriptions, encouraging more players to subscribe and stay subscribed.

VR titles and long-running franchises in the mix signal a broad strategy to reach different audiences—VR fans, indie enthusiasts, and fans of retro revival experiences. As the autumn slate looms, this week could set the tone for how publishers allocate limited release windows while still offering meaningful choices for varied tastes.

Highlights

A measured week that reminds us not every period needs fireworks to move the market.