The next week is packed with new releases for PS5, with several highly anticipated titles finally arriving between August 17 and 23. Games such as The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Starsand Island, and No Case Should Remain Unsolved are among the biggest releases joining the platform.
PlayStation Plus subscribers will also have several new games to check out, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Dying Light 2, Hell Is Us, Metro Exodus, and more.
Here’s every PS5 and PS Plus game coming this week:
New PS5 Games
- Backyard Baseball (August 18) – The classic baseball series returns with remastered stadiums, familiar characters, new game modes, and multiple ways to play.
- Starsand Island (August 18) – A relaxing life simulation set on a peaceful island where players can farm, explore, build, and enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle.
- The Sinking City 2 (August 18) – A third-person survival horror adventure set in 1920s Arkham, featuring resource management, puzzles, exploration, and terrifying creatures.
- No Case Should Remain Unsolved (August 19) – A detective mystery focused on piecing together memories, clues, and testimonies to uncover the truth behind a forgotten missing-person case.
- Birds Watching (August 20) – A psychological horror experience that combines solitude, survival, and bird watching in a world approaching its end.
- Driving Is Hard (August 20) – Take control of an unusual bathtub vehicle and attempt to overcome challenging physics-based terrain while following its personal story.
- Dungeon Antiqua 2 (August 20) – A dungeon-crawling adventure that combines exploration and classic RPG elements with a mysterious story.
- Gallipoli (August 20) – Experience the historic Gallipoli landings as you fight for survival across harsh battlefields and unforgiving environments.
- Grim Trials (August 20) – A heavy-metal-inspired action roguelite where players create and customize weapons while battling their way through dangerous encounters.
- Mexican Ninja (August 20) – Fight through a chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up filled with fast combat, flashy abilities, and enemies inspired by a bizarre fusion of Mexican and Japanese crime worlds.
- Mortal Shell 2 (August 20) – The sequel expands the Soulslike formula with faster combat, deeper weapon customization, and a compact open world designed around exploration.
- The Witch’s Bakery (August 20) – Step into a magical bakery and experience a charming adventure built around its unusual fantasy setting.
- Yet Another Zombie Survivors (August 20) – Build a team, combine powerful upgrades, and survive overwhelming waves of undead enemies in this reverse bullet-hell experience.
- Refate: Echoes of Desire (August 21) – An interactive first-person movie experience with a Yakuza-inspired setting and cinematic storytelling.
- Psalm 5:9-13 (August 21) – A first-person psychological horror game that uses VHS-style visuals and an increasingly disturbing atmosphere to build tension.
PlayStation Plus Extra
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (August 18) – Explore medieval Bohemia in a large-scale RPG featuring realistic combat, exploration, and a story shaped by player decisions.
- Vampire Survivors (August 18) – Fight through enormous enemy hordes, collect weapons, and create increasingly powerful builds as you attempt to survive.
- Dying Light 2 (August 18) – Explore a dangerous post-apocalyptic city where parkour movement, close-quarters combat, and survival mechanics are key to staying alive.
- Hell Is Us (August 18) – Explore a mysterious world filled with supernatural threats while uncovering its secrets through exploration and intense melee combat.
- Metro Exodus (August 18) – Travel across a post-apocalyptic Russia in a story-driven shooter that combines exploration, survival, and atmospheric environments.
- Two Point Museum (August 18) – Build and manage your own museum, collect unusual exhibits, and keep visitors satisfied as you expand your business.
- Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash (August 18) – Take control of the popular Umamusume characters and compete in a collection of colorful party games.
PlayStation Plus Premium
- Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire (August 18) – The classic Disney adventure returns as part of the PlayStation Plus Classics lineup.
- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (August 18) – Return to the classic samurai action series and battle supernatural enemies with powerful weapons and abilities.
This week is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods of August for PlayStation players, with major releases such as The Sinking City 2 and Mortal Shell 2 arriving alongside a strong selection of smaller titles. PlayStation Plus subscribers also have several notable games to look forward to, particularly Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Dying Light 2.
With more than 25 games arriving between August 17 and 23, there should be plenty to keep PS5 players busy throughout the week.
Which game are you most excited to play this week? Let us know in the comments below.
