PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium Games - July 2025

Summary

In July, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members get a wide variety of new games, including the futuristic RPG *Cyberpunk 2077*, the sci-fi survival game *Abiotic Factor*, and the action-packed *Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden*. Additional titles include *Bluey*, *Planet Zoo*, *Risk of Rain 2*, *Tropico 6*, and *New World*, along with classic PS1 titles *Twisted Metal 3* and *Twisted Metal 4* for Premium members. There's also an emphasis on monthly downloadable games through PlayStation Plus Essential, ensuring a packed month of gaming content for subscribers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Cyberpunk 2077 joins the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog immediately, bringing a deep RPG experience in a tech dystopian world.
• 😀 The game offers three customizable life paths, with Keanu Reeves voicing the character Johnny Silverhand, adding star power to the story.
• 😀 Abiotic Factor, a sci-fi survival co-op game, is available for PS5 starting July 22. The game involves surviving an extradimensional containment breach with up to five friends.
• 😀 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, an action RPG from the makers of Life is Strange and Vampire, will be available starting July 15, where players explore detailed worlds and face moral dilemmas.
• 😀 Bluey, the video game, lets players experience four new interactive stories with the beloved cartoon dog, coming on July 15.
• 😀 Planet Zoo, a wildlife park management sim, is included in the catalog, bringing a modern take on zoo management.
• 😀 Risk of Rain 2, the sequel to the indie roguelike hit, will also be part of the catalog, with a third-person action twist.
• 😀 Tropico 6, a strategy game focused on managing an island and running a dictatorship, will be available, complete with Latin music.
• 😀 New World: Eternum, an MMO RPG, features violent action in a custom character-driven story set on a mysterious new continent.
• 😀 PlayStation Plus Premium members also get access to PS1 classics Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4, adding nostalgic vehicular carnage to the lineup.
• 😀 PlayStation Plus Essential offers monthly downloadable games as part of the Extra and Premium tiers, and these games are yours to keep as long as you stay a member.

Q & A

What is the main highlight of the July PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog?

The main highlight is the inclusion of *Cyberpunk 2077*, a futuristic RPG from the creators of *The Witcher*, which has evolved into one of the deepest RPGs available on PlayStation.

What makes *Cyberpunk 2077* special for players in July?

*Cyberpunk 2077* is notable for its immersive experience in the dystopian Night City, its deep RPG mechanics, and the inclusion of Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand. It's available on both PS4 and PS5 through backwards compatibility.

When will *Abiotic Factor* be available, and what is the game's premise?

*Abiotic Factor* will be available for PS5 starting July 22. It is a sci-fi survival game where you and up to five friends must survive in a research facility overrun by extradimensional monsters and military cults, using brains rather than brawn.

What kind of gameplay does *Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden* offer?

*Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden* is an action RPG where players take on the role of ghost hunters. The story centers around the protagonists, Anta and Red, with a unique twist where Anta becomes a ghost herself, blending exploration, moral dilemmas, and supernatural investigation.

What is the release date for *Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden*, and which platform is it available on?

*Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden* will be available on PS5 from July 15.

What family-friendly game is joining the catalog this July?

*Bluey: The Video Game* is joining the catalog on July 15. It features four new interactive stories starring Bluey, the popular animated character beloved by children.

Which game in the catalog is focused on wildlife park management?

*Planet Zoo*, available on PS4 and PS5 from July 15, is a modern take on wildlife park management, where players focus on creating and managing a zoo with an emphasis on animal conservation.

What can players expect from *Risk of Rain 2*?

*Risk of Rain 2* is a third-person roguelike game that builds on its predecessor with a greater variety of content. Players face off against waves of enemies, making it ideal for fans of action-packed and challenging gameplay.

What type of game is *Tropico 6*, and what can players do in it?

*Tropico 6* is a strategy simulation game where players become the dictator of an island, managing resources, expanding the island, and making decisions that affect the economy, society, and politics, all set to Latin music.

What is the premise of *New World: Eternum*?

*New World: Eternum* is an MMO where players create a custom character stranded on a new continent. They must explore, fight, and use their skills to save the land through violence and strategy.

What classic PlayStation games are available for PlayStation Plus Premium members in July?

PlayStation Plus Premium members will have access to *Twisted Metal 3* and *Twisted Metal 4*, classic vehicular combat games from the PS1 era.

What benefits come with PlayStation Plus Essential membership in July?

PlayStation Plus Essential members get access to monthly downloadable games at no extra cost, which they can keep as long as they remain subscribers. Additionally, they can enjoy a wide range of games already available on PlayStation Plus.