PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium's announcements of monthly new games are being changed in some territories, and players aren't happy about it
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game announcements changing in some territories
📍 How it ended
Sony confirmed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for July 2026, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Meanwhile, some territories saw changes to how new monthly games are announced for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, leading to player dissatisfaction.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The monthly new game announcements for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium are being changed in certain territories. Coverage from Eurogamer notes that players are unhappy about the changes.
According to coverage from IGN, Push Square, and PlayStation.Blog, July 2026's PlayStation Plus Essential games have been announced, headlined by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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What is happening to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game announcements?
The announcements are being changed in some territories
How are players reacting to the changes?
Players are unhappy about it
What is the headlining game for July 2026's PlayStation Plus Essential?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
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