After an extra week of waiting, Sony has announced PS Plus Essential July 2026 monthly free games. The lineup isn’t too exciting, but PS4 players will be pleased to note that all three games are playable on the last-gen console.
Full list of PS Plus Essential July 2026 monthly free games
The following games will be free for all PS Plus subscribers starting Tuesday, July 7:
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5, PS4)
- For the King II (PS5, PS4)
- CrossCode (PS5, PS4)
Both For the King II and CrossCode are nearly a decade old.
Call of Duty needs no introduction. Here are brief official descriptions of the other two titles:
For the King II
“Once beloved by her people, Queen Rosomon has turned against her subjects, casting them into servitude in the darkness of Fahrul’s mines whilst building alliances with sinister and malevolent forces. Gather your party in four player co-op or adventure alone through Fahrul as you risk everything to fight the tyrannical queen and bring an end to her oppressive reign.”
CrossCode
“This retro-inspired 2D action RPG might outright surprise you. CrossCode combines 16-bit style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.”
Unlike PS Plus Extra and Premium games, the Essential lineup will go live on the same date in all regions. However, as always, the rollout will be staggered by time zones. The PS Store updates around noon local time, which means Japan/Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first countries to get access to July’s Essential games.
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