PlayStation Plus is Removing 9 Games in August
PlayStation Plus has confirmed that nine games will be removed from its service in August 2026.
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The brief
PlayStation Plus is set to remove nine games from its lineup during August 2026. These removals specifically impact the PS Plus Extra tier.
Coverage from Polygon, Engadget, Yahoo, Push Square, and Insider Gaming emphasizes the confirmation of these removals. The reports focus on the fact that these specific titles are leaving the subscription service.
Future updates will likely specify which individual titles are among the nine games being removed, as current coverage confirms the number of games but does not list the names.
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Quick answers
How many games are leaving PlayStation Plus in August?
Nine games are being removed.
Which PlayStation Plus tier is affected?
According to Push Square, the removals affect PS Plus Extra.
When do these removals take place?
The games are leaving the service in August 2026.
Coverage (6)
- Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in August 2026 Confirmed Yahoo · 10h ago
- PlayStation Plus is losing 9 games in August Polygon.com · 10h ago
- 9 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for August 2026 Confirmed Push Square · 10h ago
- Playstation Plus Is Saying Goodbye To These Games In August 2026 Engadget · 10h ago
- PlayStation Plus is Removing 9 Games in August Insider Gaming · 10h ago
- Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in August 2026 Confirmed PlayStation LifeStyle · 16h ago broke it first
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