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First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed

PlayStation has already confirmed the first Essential game for August 2026 as July's monthly offerings launch.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 6.1 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 27, 14:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 27, 08:23 UTC · Multiplayer

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The brief

PlayStation has added four games to the PS Plus service for July 2026, including 'Dying Light' and 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.' Additionally, the first Essential game for August 2026 has already been confirmed. Coverage from player.one and ScreenRant highlights the current July additions, with the latter noting the games carry a combined value of $100.

Push Square focuses on the early confirmation of the August lineup, while games.gg has published a wish list for the upcoming month. Future coverage will likely focus on the remaining August 2026 Essential titles as the current July games remain available for claim.

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Quick answers

Which games were added for July 2026?

The July lineup includes 'Dying Light' and 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora,' among others.

What is the value of the free July games?

According to ScreenRant, the games are worth $100.

Has the August 2026 lineup been fully revealed?

Coverage specifies that the first Essential game for August 2026 is confirmed, but does not list the full lineup.

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PS Plus July First PS Plus Essential Game for August Already Confirmed Ps Plus Officially Adds More Games for July Games Bring Dying Light Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and More PS Plus Monthly Games Wish List for August PlayStation Drops

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