PlayStation Plus has revealed its full lineup of August 2025 additions to the game catalog and this round includes multiple big budget and indie hits from the last few years.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Comes to PlayStation Plus

2025’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is coming to the PlayStation Plus game catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers just a little more than a year after it originally launched in February 2025.

The game was a huge hit and on multiple short lists for game of the year, so it is likely going to be a popular addition to the service.

For those who aren’t familiar with the game, players take on the role of Henry of Skalitz, an ordinary man doing extraordinary things, caught in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal and discovery.

Henry will embark on an epic journey, from a humble blacksmith’s forge to the court of Kings, as he searches for purpose in this beautiful but brutal medieval world. From bustling city streets to lush forests, discover an open-world medieval Europe through this thrilling action RPG set amid the chaos of a civil war in 15th-century Bohemia.

Every Game Coming to PlayStation Plus in August 2026

Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are the spotlight games for the month, but they are not the only title being added to the service. There are plenty of other big additions across genres that PlayStation Plus subscribers can check out during August.

Here is a full list of all the changes arriving in August:

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

• Helldivers 2 | PS5
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5
• Vampire Survivors | PS5, PS4
• Hell is Us | PS5
  • Hell is Us will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan.
• Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash | PS4
  • Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan.
• Two Point Museum | PS5
  • Two Point Museum will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan.
• Metro Exodus | PS5, PS4
  • Metro Exodus will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan.
• Dying Light 2 | PS5, PS4
  • Dying Light 2 will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan.

PlayStation Plus Premium

• Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams | PS5, PS4
• Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire | PS5, PS4

That’s an impressive list of titles and it seems like PS Plus subscribers will have plenty of options when it comes to exploring the game catalog throughout the final weeks of the summer.

Be sure to check back soon for more news and updates on the latest PlayStation Plus game catalog rotations.

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The TAC-2 was a famous joystick offered for Commodore's C64, the 8-bit personal computer first sold in 1982, and compatible with the Atari and other systems using the classic 9-pin plug. And now you can buy it again. There are upgrades such as a stronger steel shaft (the original was just a tire valve, according to the press release, which would be typical of the old Commodore) but its otherwise high-fidelity, including the connector (no USB!) — Read the rest

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The Fortnite Unstable Story Moment event will go live on August 15, which is a finale to Chapter 7 Season 3. Here is when the Fortnite live event starts in every region and what players can expect from the story experience.

Fortnite Unstable Story Moment Start Time Explained

The Unstable Story Moment Fortnite live event is on Saturday, August 15, and starts at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The live experience will largely serve as a finale to Chapter 7 Season 3 and will set up the game’s story for the Fortnite Override season, which goes live five days later on August 20.

However, the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment experience has multiple events that day, including a lobby queue. Epic Games will also host two Mythic Sprite Hours on August 15, after the live event. During these limited-time Power Hours, some of the game’s rarest Sprites, such as the Zero Point Sprite and Grim Sprite, will appear across the map.

As a result, trying to figure out when to log in based on your region can be a bit confusing. For your convenience, we have created easy-to-read tables below that list when the Fortnite live event starts on August 15:

Fortnite Live Event Start Times (United States)

US Time Zone	Date	Start Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 15	11:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 15	12:00 PM
Central Time (CT)	August 15	1:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 15	2:00 PM

Fortnite Live Event Global Start Times

Region	Date	Start Time
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	August 15	3:00 PM
London, United Kingdom (BST)	August 15	7:00 PM
Paris, France (CEST)	August 15	8:00 PM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	August 15	8:00 PM
Istanbul, Turkey (TRT)	August 15	9:00 PM
Dubai, UAE (GST)	August 15	10:00 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	August 16	2:00 AM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	August 16	3:00 AM
Seoul, South Korea (KST)	August 16	3:00 AM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	August 16	4:00 AM
Auckland, New Zealand (NZST)	August 16	6:00 AM

Fortnite Unstable Story Moment – What to Expect

According to datamine leaks, the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment will only last around three minutes. So, don’t expect it to be a massive story experience like Fortnite Shattered was in Chapter 7 Season 2. Instead, the Fortnite Unstable live event will largely bridge the story from Chapter 7 Season 3 to the Fortnite Override season.

Leaks have also revealed that the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment will feature posters of Sonic and other gaming legends. The story experience will reportedly tease the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 collabs that will be heavily featured next season.

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Overwatch players can now take a new hero onto the battlefield after installing the Season 4: Heroes of Busan update.

Overwatch Adds D.Mon To The Roster

Season 4 has officially arrived and Overwatch players are now free to explore all of the updates that arrive in the Heroes of Busan content update. For many gamers, the most exciting part of this addition will be the arrival of D.Mon.

“In Season 4, the Junkers and Talon descend upon Busan, the MEKA base is called to action, and one long-awaited pilot finally steps into the roster.”

D.Mon arrives with the Season 4 launch and she brings her sword, shield, and a whole lot of MEKA muscle to the Tank roster.

Players will be able to wield her Plasma Saber to cut through close enemies, take one for your teammates with a strategically placed Power Barrier, launch yourself anywhere with Propulsors, and trade close range pressure for the reach of a Fusion Repeater to keep your opponents on the back foot. Then, when the moment is right, unleash D.Mon’s Limit Break Ultimate and help your entire team push forward.

Battle Pass Revamp Details

Additionally, this season finally delivers some long-requested updates to Battle Pass progression.

Instead of working through a fixed order, players will choose which Legendary skin they want to pursue first after completing an introductory track, so you can prioritize the things they want most.

Premium Battle Pass owners will also be able to use a Tier Hack once per Battle Pass to swap an eligible Legendary reward for another curated cosmetic from the seasonal Swap Pool.

This season’s pool launches with returning favorites spanning all Hero roles to include Raijin Ashe, Mob Boss Junker Queen, Cardboard Reinhardt, Sakura Lifeweaver, and Crustacean Wrecking Ball.

Additionally, arriving at Season 4 midcycle, Unvaulted Passes will give players a second chance to catch up on rewards from select Battle Passes past. Once players pick one up (or if you already owned the original eligible Battle Pass), it will stay permanently available, letting owners progress alongside the current season whenever it fits their schedule.

It will be very interesting to see if the combination of the new hero and the Battle Pass revamp are enough to bring some lapsed players back to the game and potentially bring some new players into the mix, as well.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Overwatch news and updates.

Overwatch is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is getting a popular new addition today with Helldivers 2 joining the subscription service just in time to drop a major content update.

Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty Update

It’s been more than two years since Helldivers 2 took the gaming world by storm in early 2024, but the game is still making content additions and connecting with new gamers.

The latest push to keep the Helldivers 2 community engaged and growing arrived this week when the title became available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. This is a major addition to the subscription service and is likely going to bring in a lot of new players who haven’t checked out the game yet.

In addition to joining the PlayStation Plus game library, Helldivers 2 also released the Devoid of Liberty content update, which includes a ton of new action for players to dive into.

• Journey to the Void – Getting into the Void presents a unique challenge. High Command has ordered reconnaissance missions to gather as much intel as possible in order to give us an advantage.
• Complete new missions – You will be given new objectives to conquer–destroy Illuminate spires and gateways, complete data reconnaissance, and infiltrate Illuminate structures with your team. New secondary objectives will also become available, from eradicating Void mutations to extracting materials for research, as well as the opportunity to open a secondary extraction zone on the map to potentially evacuate your squad faster.
• Exterminate new threats – As you fight your way toward the Void, you’ll encounter new, hideously mutated organisms. We have received intelligence reports that indicate these metamorphosed creatures are emerging from the heart of the Void–they are ghoulish diversions wrought into existence by the Illuminate scourge to threaten our freedom.
  • The Wretch
  • The Crusher
• Dive with more impact – You may now gain all 300 ranks of security access and privileges, as well as new rank titles. We have commissioned SEAF platoons to aid in completing operations. They’ll arrive on dropships to fight alongside you and your squad, offering medical support via stims, but also give a boost to your morale when you salute, shake hands, and–of course–hug them.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can download the game now to jump into the action. They’ll also be able to join in as the community takes on the latest epic collective challenge. Players will be working together to eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18 to unlock four Helldiver PlayStation avatars.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Helldivers 2 news and updates.

Helldivers 2 is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Take twelve words and rearrange them to say the same thing in just five. That's the game.

Sheets.works takes spreadsheets and turns them into dashboards and reports. To show off their chops in a fun way, they release a Data Drop once a week, like a collection of startup sounds or an explanation of why it takes so long to board an airplane. — Read the rest

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Xbox boss Asha Sharma shares her thoughts after watching a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI and she also teases the game’s mysterious subtitle.

The Elder Scrolls VI: ******** Live Gameplay Reaction From Asha Sharma

The Elder Scrolls VI was first announced all the way back in 2018 and Bethesda has been quietly working on the long-awaited sequel for close to a decade at this point. Although the studio wants to get the project just right, there is definitely new pressure from the larger vision and strategy at Xbox and Asha Sharma’s push to release games in major tentpole franchises more frequently.

Bethesda currently holds the keys to some of the most popular franchises under the larger Xbox umbrella, so there is a lot of attention on the studio after the latest Xbox reset. Xbox is definitely banking on The Elder Scrolls VI being a major hit and Asha Sharma is already starting to hype the project up and make sure gamers don’t forget about it.

Just yesterday, Asha Sharma took to social media to confirm that she had just watched a live playthrough of the project and she took the opportunity to compliment its scale, grandeur, and story.

“Live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI: ******** this morning. The scale and grandeur are incredible. The story is even greater.”

In addition to the compliments about the game itself, Sharma also provided the first major clue about the project’s subtitle. Her post included an eight character placeholder for the game’s subtitle.

In response to Sharma’s post, Bethesda replied and also referred to the game with an eight character placeholder, as well:

“It was great being able to show you ********. Thank you for the kind words and a wonderful visit.”

Fans who are desperate for some new information about the project are taking that response as confirmation that the subtitle will be eight characters long. There are a handful of popular theories floating around online, including Redguard, Highrock, and Dominion. That said, those guesses are just speculation based on existing lore and it’s always possible that Bethesda will surprise the community with something totally unexpected for the subtitle.

For now, fans are going to have to continue to wait until the game gets a more significant reveal. Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on The Elder Scrolls VI and everything else in the works at Bethesda.

The Elder Scrolls VI does not have a confirmed release window at this time.

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Although Insomniac Games is currently focused on launch Marvel’s Wolverine this year, a new listing has popped up online that may offer a hint about what else the studio has in production.

IMDB Listing for Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 Goes Live

Marvel’s Wolverine launches on September 15 and will deliver the next Insomniac Games single-player narrative focused superhero title. The game is poised to be Sony’s biggest title this fall and, if it’s up to the quality of Insomniac’s Spider-Man titles, then it could be a major game of the year contender when December arrives.

Once Marvel’s Wolverine has shipped, it’s a bit of a mystery what Insomniac Games will be working on next. Previous leaks had suggested that the team might be returning to the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man for another spin-off title or standalone project, similar to Spider-Man: Miles Morales, but a new IMDB listing is pointing in another direction.

The new IMDB listing for Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 was spotted by SpiderManCD on X/Twitter (and reported via Insider Gaming). The listing doesn’t include many details, but it does list out the following credits:

• Directors: Bryan Intihar and Ryan Smith
• Peter Parker (Voice): Yuri Lowenthal

No additional cast members or producers are listed. At this point, it’s very unclear if this is new information or just a listing that has pulled the directors and lead voice from the previous installments in the franchise.

Insomniac Games has not officially announced Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 or responded to questions about the IMDB posting. Fans should definitely take this rumor with a grain of salt. An IMDB listing is far from official confirmation and the project shouldn’t be considered actually in production until Insomniac or Sony break the news.

If it does turn out that Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 is the next superhero game coming from Insomniac Games, that will disprove some earlier theories that a Venom standalone title was going to follow up the conclusion of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s story.

There have also been some rumors that, depending on the success of Marvel’s Wolverine, Insomniac might expand further into the mutant universe with an X-Men game. At this point in time, none of those rumors have been confirmed though.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on the Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise and everything else in the works at Insomniac Games.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 has not been confirmed at this time. Marvel’s Wolverine launches on September 15, 2026 exclusively for the PS5.

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