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A fresh batch of games for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog has been revealed, and this month, the focus is on Night City adventures, running your very own tropical dictatorship, and co-op survival. As usual, you’ll need to be subscribed to the Premium or Extra tier of PS Plus to download and play these games.
July is headlined by two massive games, with the biggest one here being Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi playground has come a long way since its disastrous launch several years ago, as it has been improved substantially since then. This is available to play right now, and everything else on the list will join the Game Catalog on July 15. The sole exception here is Abiotic Factor, as this will be released on July 22.
Other big games this month include the underrated story-driven action-RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and a video game based on Australia’s finest export, Bluey.
As a reminder, all PS Plus subscribers can also claim new games in July, as Diablo 4, King of Fighters 15, and Jusant as all are available to download right now.
Cyberpunk 2077 (PS5, PS4)
After a rocky start, Cyberpunk 2077 was steadily transformed into one of CDPR’s best-ever games. A dark sci-fi tale set inside the neon-soaked metropolis of Night City, the game puts you in the middle of a war between corporate factions. With the digital ghost of Johnny Silverhand–portrayed by Keanu Reeves–in your head and a city full of opportunity, you’re given full freedom to create your own Edgerunner legend.
PS Plus subscribers can also grab a 30% discout on the 10/10 expansion Phantom Liberty, but only until July 23.
Abiotic Factor (PS5)
Abiotic Factor hits PS Plus later this month, bringing some 90’s sci-fi flavor to your PS5 console. The game combines multiplayer action for up to six players, as well as crafting mechanics inside of an open-world environment full of supernatural artifacts, trans-dimensional foes, and science experiments gone horribly wrong. As an employee of GATE, it’s up to you to explore the unknown as you seek to expand the limits of human knowledge.
Available starting July 22
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (PS5)
Not just a great game to play, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden also tells a touching tale of love. Set in the haunted wilds of North America, the deceased Antea Duarte and her still-living partner Red Mac Raith face new challenges as they battle lingering ghosts and specters in an effort to protect the people of New Eden.
Bluey: The Videogame (PS5, PS4)
For something more light-hearted than a Shakespearian take on Ghostbusters, Bluey: The Video Game is a fun palette cleanser. The game features a brand-new story set in Bluey’s world, as players will get to explore iconic locations from the show and meet several familiar faces along the way.
Planet Zoo (PS5)
The best kind of zoo is one without walls, and in Planet Zoo, you’ll get to turn an entire planet into a habitat for all manner of creatures. Optimized for console with its redesigned controls, you’ll be tasked with building unique habitats and vast landscapes to help nurture dozens of wildlife species. The game also features several modes, so whether you’re looking to see how far you get in a career focused on animal conservation or you just want the freedom to build without limits, you’ll be catered to.
Risk of Rain 2 (PS5, PS4)
The sequel to Risk of Rain greatly expanded on the ideas of the original game, but if you never played it, there’s a fairly simple plot here. You’re stranded on a chaotic alien planet, surrounded on all sides by monsters, and you have to fight your way to freedom. A game for people who enjoy a constant challenge, Risk of Rain 2 has a unique scaling system to keep you on your toes, but you can always recruit a friend to help you out in the online co-op mode.
Tropico 6 (PS5, PS4)
Rejoice, for El Presidente is back! Tropico 6 shifts the dictatorship-building action to large archipelagos for the first time in the series, adding an extra layer of difficulty as you work to manage multiple islands simeltaneously. This version of Tropico 6 comes with The Llama of Wall Street and the El Prez Pack DLCs, which add new buildings, new customization options for your palace, more outfits for El Prez, and an additional mission.
New World: Aeternum (PS5, PS4)
Set on a supernatural island, New World: Aeternum challenges you to survive and thrive in a land filled with danger and opportunity. You’ll have to scavenge for supplies and resources to stay a step ahead of the strange threats on the island, but by combining magical forces and powerful weapons with strategic combat, you’ll find that the rewards you’ll earn justify the risks you’ll face.
Twisted Metal 3 (PS5, PS4)
A new season of Twisted Metal is out soon, and what better way to celebrate than with a return to the video games that inspired the show? Twisted Metal 3 continued to refine the vehicular car combat introduced in the previous games, and this version of the PlayStation classic has been enhanced with several quality-of-life features.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscription required.
Twisted Metal 4 (PS5, PS4)
Twisted Metal 4 didn’t deviate from the formula established in previous games, but it did feature some of the best level design of the franchise. With Sweet Tooth calling the shots, the game also addressed several issues from its predecessor, as it focused on smoother gameplay and upgrading player arsenals with a wild selection of weapons.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscription required.
