PlayStation Plus subscribers won’t have to wait much longer to find out what’s coming next. Sony is expected to officially unveil the July 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential lineup on July 1, revealing the next batch of monthly games available to all PS Plus members.
As usual, the announcement will take place simultaneously across multiple regions, with players around the world getting their first look at July’s free games before they become available later in the month.
PS Plus Essential July 2026 reveal times
- North America: 11:30 AM EDT / 10:30 AM CDT / 9:30 AM MDT / 8:30 AM PDT
- United Kingdom & Ireland: 4:30 PM BST
- Europe: 5:30 PM CEST
- Türkiye: 6:30 PM TRT
- Japan: 12:30 AM JST (July 2)
- Australia: 1:30 AM AEST (July 2)
The upcoming announcement will reveal the three monthly games that PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can claim and keep in their libraries for as long as they remain subscribed to the service.
While Sony has yet to confirm which titles will be included, speculation has already begun across the PlayStation community as players attempt to predict July’s lineup. As always, the official reveal is expected to be followed by the games becoming available during the first week of the month.
With the June lineup still available, subscribers have some time left to claim the current month’s offerings before attention shifts to July’s selection.
PS Plus Essential June 2026 games
PlayStation Plus subscribers can still claim this month’s lineup:
PS Plus Essential
- Grounded (PS5, PS4)
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5, PS4)
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5)
- Available to claim until July 6, 2026.
PS Plus Extra
- Final Fantasy XVI (PS5)
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (PS5, PS4)
PS Plus Premium
- Gitaroo Man (PS2 Classic)
These titles are currently available across the PlayStation Plus catalog and offer subscribers a mix of RPG, platforming, fighting, co-op survival, and classic gaming experiences while they wait for July’s announcement.
Players who haven’t added these games to their libraries yet should make sure to do so before the next batch of PS Plus Essential titles is revealed on July 1.
When will the July 2026 PS Plus Essential games be announced?
Sony is expected to reveal the lineup on July 1, 2026.
