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PS Plus August Lineup Revealed
Mortal Kombat 1 and more join Extra and Premium catalogs, available August 19.

Sony adds a mix of new and classic games to PS Plus Extra and Premium for August.
PlayStation Plus August Lineup Expands with Mortal Kombat 1 Spider-Man and More
Sony has announced the August additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for Extra and Premium members. The lineup includes Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel's Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6, Unicorn Overlord, Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key, Indika, Harold Halibut, and Coral Island for Extra. Sword of the Sea launches day one on PS Plus, the latest title from Giant Squid, the studio behind The Pathless and Abzu. Premium members gain access to the PlayStation versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, offering a look back at the original PS era while these games are remade for modern systems. All new additions will be available from 19 August.
Key Takeaways
"Sword of the Sea lands day one in the PS Plus catalog"
Noted as a day-one launch in the lineup
"The lineup blends big titles with indie games signals a broader strategy"
Editorial take on the lineup philosophy
"Resident Evil on PS1 era originals taps nostalgia while adding value"
Reaction to retro entries in Premium
The August lineup blends big names with indie curios, giving Extra members a broad range of experiences while Premium gains two retro style entries. The mix across fighting, action and adventure games signals a strategy to keep subscribers engaged by balancing novelty with nostalgia. The real test is value as new games arrive while older releases pull in players who want a retro experience. Overall, Sony seems intent on offering more than a handful of marquee titles, hoping the catalog becomes a reason to stay subscribed.
Highlights
- Sword of the Sea lands day one in the PS Plus catalog
- Premium gains classic Resident Evil entries for nostalgia lovers
- August lineup blends big titles with indie curios for broad appeal
- August makes PS Plus feel more valuable for subscribers
Fans will watch how the catalog evolves in the months ahead
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