What’s up, gamers? PlayStation just dropped its July Plus catalog, and it’s stacked. The headline is Cyberpunk 2077, now free with Essential, Extra, or Premium. That’s massive news. But that’s just the opener—there are eight more games plus a couple of PS2 classics for Premium members. Here’s the lowdown, broken down for easy reading.
🎮 Cyberpunk 2077 – Now Available
April’s patched nightmare has become one of CD Projekt Red’s strongest RPGs.
- Available July 9 for all PS Plus tiers
- Set in Night City, starring Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand
- Open-world, choice-driven gameplay with upgraded visuals and performance
Night City is yours again. Wander neon-bathed streets, pick your upgrades, shape your story. Plus, until July 23, Essential and higher-tier members get 30% off the Phantom Liberty expansion.
🧪 Abiotic Factor – July 22
A fresh multiplayer survival experience on PS5.
- Drops July 22
- 6-player co-op, underground labs, supernatural enemies
- Mixes crafting, survival, sci-fi action
Think Fallout meets Left 4 Dead, but with lab coats. Squad up, dive into experiments gone wrong, and fend off eldritch threats.
👻 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden – July 15
A story-heavy action-RPG with emotional stakes.
- Launches July 15 on PS5
- Follows ghost-hunter couple Red and Antea in 1690s North America
- Decisions matter—fight spirits, save your partner
Expect a haunting narrative and cinematic combat as you unravel a supernatural mystery.
🌐 Base Catalog – July 15
Several other titles drop mid-month:
- Bluey: The Video Game (PS4/PS5) – Family-friendly, explore Bluey’s world.
- Planet Zoo (PS5) – Zoo management meets wildlife conservation.
- Risk of Rain 2 (PS4/PS5) – Rogue-like shooter with escalating tension.
- Tropico 6 (PS4/PS5) – Build your banana republic archipelago.
- New World: Aeternum (PS5) – MMO-style adventuring on a magical island.
These arrive July 15 for Extra and Premium users.
🚗 Premium Only Classics – July 31
For Premium subscribers only:
- Twisted Metal 3 (PS2 classic)
- Twisted Metal 4
Get ready for explosive vehicular combat and nostalgia-driven fun.
💡 Why It Matters
- Big AAA return: Cyberpunk finally lands on Plus, with a sweet Phantom Liberty deal.
- Variety: From ghost-hunting and zoo-building to fierce combat and family games.
- Premium perks: PS2 classics round out the deal for top-tier subscribers.
🕹️ What to Play First
- Cyberpunk 2077 – Time it with the Phantom Liberty discount.
- Banishers or Abiotic Factor – Deep stories or coop chaos?
- Chill with Bluey or Planet Zoo for some relaxed fun.
- Owners of Premium? Buckle up for Twisted Metal 3 and 4 on July 31.
🔁 Quick Calendar
| Date | Tier | Game(s) |
|---|---|---|
| July 9 | All tiers | Cyberpunk 2077 |
| July 15 | Extra/Prem | Banishers, Bluey, Planet Zoo, Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6, New World |
| July 22 | Extra/Prem | Abiotic Factor |
| July 31 | Premium | Twisted Metal 3 & 4 |
🧩 Key Takeaways
- Cyberpunk 2077 is free now across all levels.
- Premium players get Twisted Metal throwbacks at the end of the month.
- There’s something for everyone—action, management sims, family games.
