PlayStation owners have plenty to look forward to next week, with several new releases arriving on PS5 alongside the latest batch of PlayStation Plus Essential games. From major AAA titles to indie experiences, the first full week of July offers a diverse lineup for players across Sony’s platforms.
Here’s everything scheduled to launch between July 6 and July 12.
July 7
PlayStation Plus Essential
The following games become available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5, PS4)
- For the King II (PS5)
- CrossCode (PS5, PS4)
- Taishogun: The Rise of Emperor
Platform: PS5
A historical action game set during Japan’s Heian period, combining political conflict with supernatural elements inspired by Japanese folklore.
- The Caribou Trail
Platform: PS5
A narrative-driven adventure following a young fisherman who leaves his hometown to join the British war effort, uncovering unexpected stories along the way.
- The Fissure
Platform: PS5
A psychological adventure where players investigate a mysterious village filled with unsettling secrets and strange supernatural events.
July 8
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
Platform: PS5
A major expansion introducing additional story content, powerful enemies, new quests, and expanded endgame activities.
- RED TITANS
Platform: PS5
A vertical shoot-’em-up that challenges players with intense arcade-style action and increasingly difficult enemy encounters.
July 9
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
Platform: PS5
Ubisoft revisits one of the franchise’s most popular entries with updated visuals, modern gameplay enhancements, and multiple graphics options designed for current-generation hardware.
- EA Sports College Football 27
Platform: PS5
EA’s college football series returns with updated teams, new gameplay improvements, and expanded Dynasty and Road to Glory modes.
- Forward to the Sky
Platform: PS5
A fantasy action-adventure where players climb a towering castle, solve environmental puzzles, and battle enemies while searching for the legendary witch.
- Rally Car Mechanic Simulator
Platform: PS5
Manage your own rally workshop by repairing vehicles, upgrading parts, and preparing cars for challenging races.
- Viking Frontiers
Platform: PS5
Build and expand a Viking settlement while gathering resources, crafting equipment, and defending your people against the harsh wilderness.
July 10
- Echoes of Aincrad
Platform: PS5
A new action RPG inspired by the Sword Art Online universe, featuring fast-paced combat and an original story set within Aincrad.
- Tower Dominion
Platform: PS5
A roguelike tower defense game that combines procedural maps with modular base building, allowing players to create unique defensive strategies.
With both new releases and PlayStation Plus additions arriving throughout the week, there’s plenty for PS5 players to look forward to.
Whether you’re planning to jump into Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, experience Palworld on PlayStation for the first time, or claim July’s free PS Plus games, the week of July 6–12 offers a solid mix of adventures across multiple genres. As always, we’ll continue covering every major PlayStation release, announcement, and update here on VGNW.
What PS Plus Essential games are available next week?
Subscribers will be able to claim Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode.


