PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And More
PlayStation Plus updates for July 2026 include a significant library purge and a rare second chance for select free titles.
📍 How it ended
PlayStation Plus confirmed Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode as the free game line-up for July 2026. Additionally, several games, including Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6, and Get Even, left the service during the month.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
When are games leaving the PS Plus library?
Twelve games are scheduled to exit the library on July 21.
Which game is specifically mentioned as leaving?
Risk of Rain 2 is identified as leading the exits.
What is the new price for the Essential tier?
According to tech-insider.org, the Essential tier price is $10.99.
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Sony is removing 12 games from the PlayStation Plus library on July 21, with Risk of Rain 2 among the exits. Simultaneously, five free games are receiving a rare second chance via an unexpected U-turn by PlayStation Plus.
Coverage from Tech Times, IGN Southeast Asia, and GAMINGbible emphasizes the specific departure date and the return of select titles. Tech Insider also reports a 2026 price hike for the Essential tier to $10.99.
Future attention focuses on predictions, rumors, and leaks regarding the full list of free games for July, as detailed by Forbes.
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PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And More Forbes · 93d ago broke it first
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