PlayStation Plus Free Games for August 2026

PS Plus subscribers are often found waiting for the end of the month to learn about the latest free games coming their way. PlayStation’s counter to Xbox Game Pass offers access to hundreds of titles through its game catalogue, plus a bespoke selection of new games added every month. To help keep you in the loop, we have put together a comprehensive guide on all the monthly PlayStation Plus free games, including the latest August 2026 titles.

Editor’s Note: Last updated on July 29, 2026, to include the latest PS Plus games for August 2026.

Free PlayStation Plus Monthly Games in August 2026

Sony has officially revealed the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for August 2026. Check out the new games coming to PS Plus this month below:

• Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
• Signalis
• Big Walk

PlayStation Plus subscribers can start playing these three titles on August 4, 2026.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

• Release Date: February 4, 2022
• Platforms: PS5 Pro, PS5, and PS4

If you are looking for a game like The Last of Us to play this month, the good news is that Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition is coming to the PlayStation Plus games catalog. Dying Light 2 is the second installment in Techland’s zombie-survival franchise. While the game’s story may not be on par with its predecessor, the game’s improved parkour mechanics and impressive combat are ultimately satisfying.

Dying Light: The Beast hasn’t been added to the PlayStation Plus games catalog yet. So you can complete Dying Light 2 right now before moving on to the threequel, which may come to PlayStation Plus later on. Moreover, Dying Light 2 is a PS5 Pro enhanced game, so players can replay with upgraded visuals if they own the latest Pro console.

Signalis

• Release Date: October 7, 2022
• Platform: PS5 Pro, PS5, and PS4

Signalis is one of the best survival horror games currently available on PS5. It’s a top-down 2.5 D shooter game that keeps you guessing with its intriguing story and puzzles. Players wake up as Elster, who finds herself in a nightmarish world filled with monstrous creatures.

As you might have guessed, Elster lost her memories from the past. But she is revealed to be a technician Replika who’s on a journey to find her lost partner. So, embark on this dark and mysterious journey with Elster and help her unravel her story.

Big Walk

• Release Date: August 4, 2026
• Platforms: PS5 Pro, and PS5

Lastly, the third and final game coming to the PlayStation Plus games catalog in August 2026 is Big Walk. Big Walk releases on August 4, 2026, and PlayStation Plus subscribers can play the new friendslop game day one for free. In case you didn’t know, Big Walk is a co-op game where players embark on a journey through the bushland and crack some puzzles as they make their way through the game.

It’s expected to be one of the best games to play with friends in 2026 based on the trailers and previews. So, if you and your friends have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, make sure to try out this game on August 4.

PlayStation Plus Free Games List

While 2025 is firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s still worth taking a look at the PS Plus free games released last year, as well as all the offerings in 2026 so far. Also, check out the full games release calendar for 2026 to know which games you can expect in PlayStation Plus as well.

We’ll update this section each month to flesh out this year’s backlog.

Month	Free Games
July	• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 • For the King 2 • Cross Code
June	• Grounded Fully Yoked Edition • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
May	• EA Sports FC 26 • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers • Nine Sols
April	• Lords of the Fallen • Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream • Tomb Raider I–III Remastered
March	• PGA Tour 2K25 • Slime Rancher 2 • Monster Hunter Rise • The Elder Scrolls Online
February	• Undisputed • Subnautica: Below Zero • Ultros • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
January	• Need for Speed Unbound • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed • Core Keeper
December 2025	• LEGO Horizon Adventures • Neon White •Killing Floor 3 • The Outlast Trials • Synduality: Echo of Ada
November 2025	• Stray • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator • WRC 24
October 2025	• Alan Wake 2 • Cocoon • Goat Simulator 3
September 2025	• Psychonauts 2 • Stardew Valley • Viewfinder
August 2025	• Lies of P • DayZ • My Hero One’s Justice
July 2025	• Diablo 4 • Jusant • The King of Fighters 15
June 2025	• Alone in the Dark • Bomb Rush Cyberfunk • Destiny 2: The Final Shape • NBA 2K25
May 2025	• Balatro • Ark: Survival Ascended • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
April 2025	• Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory • RoboCop: Rogue City • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
March 2025	• Dragon Age: The Veilguard • Sonic Colors: Ultimate • TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection
February 2025	• High on Life • Pac-Man World: Re-Pac • Payday 3
January 2025	• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered • The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Of course, this is just the tip of the PlayStation Plus free games iceberg. As you might know, PS Plus has its own games catalogue, which can be accessed by purchasing either the Extra or Deluxe membership tiers.

In the broader catalogue, you’ll find first-party classics such as God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2, alongside third-party hits like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption, and more. The list is frequently refreshed with some of the best PS5 games available on the market.

PS Plus Subscription Prices to Access Free Games

Over the past few years, the PlayStation Plus service has received price hikes. It has evolved into a multi-tier model, with each level offering unique benefits. You’ll get free games and online features such as cloud saves across all tiers, but there are some differences to take note of.

Starting at the entry level, the PS Plus Essential tier offers online multiplayer features, access to exclusive sales, and monthly games. The slightly more expensive PS Plus Extra tier lets you access the expansive games catalogue, as well as a selection of Ubisoft titles.

Finally, PS Plus Premium serves up the complete package, including a Classics Catalogue (Games from the PS1 and PS2 era) and exclusive game trials for the latest titles.

And now, here are the subscription prices for all PlayStation Plus tiers:

Subscription Tier	Monthly Price	Quarterly Price	Yearly Price
PS Plus Essential	$10.99	$27.99	$79.99
PS Plus Extra	$16.99	$43.99	$134.99
PS Plus Premium	$19.99	$54.99	$159.99

How to Claim Free PS Plus Games

Before claiming the latest PlayStation Plus monthly games, make sure you have an active subscription – no matter the tier.

Now, follow these steps to add the titles to your library:

• On your PS5’s home screen, hold down the left d-pad button to go to the PlayStation Plus tab.
• From here, go into the ‘Monthly Games’ section.
• Click on the game you’d like to claim, and select ‘Add to Library.’

You can also claim PS Plus free games on the PlayStation app. Just fire it up on your device, tap on the Store icon, and then navigate to the ‘Subscriptions’ tab. One of the perks of being a PS Plus subscriber is that you can get free Marvel Rivals skins. Check out how to get the Marvel Rivals PS Plus skin here.

And that wraps up everything you need to know about the latest free games on PS Plus. We’ll be updating this guide with the latest games as soon as they’re revealed, so be sure to bookmark it.