PS Plus July 2026 free PS5 games reveal date and time as Rise of the Ronin tipped
PlayStation Plus subscribers are also running out of time to grab the current batch of games.
UPDATE: Sony has officially announced the PlayStation Plus Essentials for July 2026, complete with a huge headliner and hidden gem.
Available from July 7, the next batch of PS Plus games include the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Cross-Gen Bundle. This gives you access to the military shooter on both PS4 and PS5.
Subscribers will also be able to download tactical role-playing game For the King II, which has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam.
Finally, the superb 2D action-RPG CrossCode will also be added to the PlayStation Plus line-up from next week.
ORIGINAL: After making PlayStation Plus subscribers wait a little longer than usual, Sony is finally ready to unveil the next batch of Essentials joining the service in July. The new PlayStation Plus games will replace the current line-up, which is headlined by unique survival game Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, which is kind of like Honey I Shrunk the Kids - The Game.
While the new PS Plus releases will be announced this week, the PS5 games won't actually be available to download and play until the following week. Of course, this gives you more time to grab the existing batch of games, so make sure you act fast in order to avoid missing out. As for the July games, keep reading to find out more about the next wave of PS Plus Essentials.
PlayStation Plus Essentials reveal date and time
The good news is that the PlayStation Plus reveal is finally here, and just a little later than usual.
The PlayStation Plus Essentials have a July 1 reveal date and a 4.30pm BST UK reveal time.
Sadly, you'll have to wait until the morning of Tuesday, July 7 to actually enjoy the games, which will be available until August 4.
Daily Express will update this article once the games are announced - or if there are any leaks - so keep checking back for the latest info.
PlayStation Plus Essentials July Predictions
Without any leaks to speak of, fans have been attempting to predict which games will join the line-up for July.
In the monthly predictions thread on Reddit, Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin is the overwhelming favourite to make its debut on PS Plus.
Roguelike action game Hades is another game with lots of predictions, especially now that the sequel is available to purchase on all platforms.
Other games with plenty of picks include NBA 2K26, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Atomic Heart and Dying Light 2.
There are some that believe Marathon might get the nod in a bid to boost player counts.
Current PlayStation Plus line-up for June 2026
Existing subscribers will be pleased to hear that they have until July 7 to redeem the current line-up, which is headlined by the aforementioned Grounded Fully Yoked Edition.
Grounded will be joined by Smash Bros inspired brawler Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. The fighting game features a whole host of famous characters, including Spongebob Squarepants, Jimmy Neutron, Rocko and Garfield.
Finally, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is also available for PlayStation Plus subscribers until July 7.
Sony explains more: "Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter.
"Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new four player co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series.
"Built on the legacy of Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces intense WH40K gunplay to the mix. Master the balance between ranged and melee combat as you fight through a slew of enemies. Feel the impact of each swipe, swing, and slice of a chainsword, or fry some flesh with a lasgun."
