{"id":41918,"date":"2026-08-12T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=41918"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:53:03","slug":"october-2023-outstanding-selection-in-the-ps-plus-game-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=41918","title":{"rendered":"October 2023: Outstanding Selection in the PS Plus Game Library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### PlayStation Plus August Update: Thrilling New Additions<\/p>\n

The August update for the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog introduces a wealth of highly awaited titles, enriching the gaming experience for subscribers of the PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This month kicks off with the launch of **Helldivers 2**, a leading co-op shooter that’s expected to draw a significant crowd to the franchise on PS5.<\/p>\n

On August 12, PlayStation officially revealed the new array of games that are set to enter the catalog during the month. Subscribers are urged to verify the release dates, as not all titles will be accessible right away.<\/p>\n

#### Highlights of the Month<\/p>\n

This update is distinguished by its remarkable array of games. **Helldivers 2** will be released on August 12, and it is expected to create excitement among cooperative gameplay enthusiasts. The catalog will also welcome **Metro Exodus**, a critically lauded title, as well as the indie sensation **Vampire Survivors** and the charming **Two Point Museum** on August 25. Additional titles making their entrance include **Kingdom Come: Deliverance II** and **Hell Is Us**, both of which are stirring enthusiasm within the gaming community.<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s impressive lineup may represent a strategic initiative by Sony, potentially in response to the recent revelation about the cessation of physical game discs by 2028. By investing in prominent game licenses, Sony could be looking to retain and attract more subscribers to the PlayStation Plus service.<\/p>\n

#### Subscription Details<\/p>\n

To access, download, and enjoy the newly included PlayStation games, players need to maintain an active subscription to either the PS Plus Extra or Premium tiers. It\u2019s crucial to highlight that Essential tier subscribers do not have access to the game catalog, and once a subscription expires, players will lose access to these titles until they resubscribe.<\/p>\n

#### Upcoming Titles and Release Dates<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of forthcoming games for PS Plus Extra and Premium in August:<\/p>\n

**PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium**
\n– **Helldivers 2** \u2013 PS5 | August 12
\n– **Kingdom Come: Deliverance II** \u2013 PS5 | August 18
\n– **Vampire Survivors** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18
\n– **Hell Is Us** \u2013 PS5 | August 25
\n– **Umamusume Pretty Derby** \u2013 PS4 | August 25
\n– **Two Point Museum** \u2013 PS5 | August 25
\n– **Metro Exodus** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 25
\n– **Dying Light 2** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 25<\/p>\n

**PlayStation Plus Premium**
\n– **Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18
\n– **Disney\u2019s Atlantis: The Lost Empire** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s selections not only highlight a varied range of genres but also underline quality titles that can enhance any PlayStation gamer\u2019s library. Stay tuned for more updates as additional games are rolled out throughout the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

### PlayStation Plus August Update: Thrilling New Additions<\/p>\n

The August update for the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog introduces a wealth of highly awaited titles, enriching the gaming experience for subscribers of the PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This month kicks off with the launch of **Helldivers 2**, a leading co-op shooter that’s expected to draw a significant crowd to the franchise on PS5.<\/p>\n

On August 12, PlayStation officially revealed the new array of games that are set to enter the catalog during the month. Subscribers are urged to verify the release dates, as not all titles will be accessible right away.<\/p>\n

#### Highlights of the Month<\/p>\n

This update is distinguished by its remarkable array of games. **Helldivers 2** will be released on August 12, and it is expected to create excitement among cooperative gameplay enthusiasts. The catalog will also welcome **Metro Exodus**, a critically lauded title, as well as the indie sensation **Vampire Survivors** and the charming **Two Point Museum** on August 25. Additional titles making their entrance include **Kingdom Come: Deliverance II** and **Hell Is Us**, both of which are stirring enthusiasm within the gaming community.<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s impressive lineup may represent a strategic initiative by Sony, potentially in response to the recent revelation about the cessation of physical game discs by 2028. By investing in prominent game licenses, Sony could be looking to retain and attract more subscribers to the PlayStation Plus service.<\/p>\n

#### Subscription Details<\/p>\n

To access, download, and enjoy the newly included PlayStation games, players need to maintain an active subscription to either the PS Plus Extra or Premium tiers. It\u2019s crucial to highlight that Essential tier subscribers do not have access to the game catalog, and once a subscription expires, players will lose access to these titles until they resubscribe.<\/p>\n

#### Upcoming Titles and Release Dates<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of forthcoming games for PS Plus Extra and Premium in August:<\/p>\n

**PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium**
\n– **Helldivers 2** \u2013 PS5 | August 12
\n– **Kingdom Come: Deliverance II** \u2013 PS5 | August 18
\n– **Vampire Survivors** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18
\n– **Hell Is Us** \u2013 PS5 | August 25
\n– **Umamusume Pretty Derby** \u2013 PS4 | August 25
\n– **Two Point Museum** \u2013 PS5 | August 25
\n– **Metro Exodus** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 25
\n– **Dying Light 2** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 25<\/p>\n

**PlayStation Plus Premium**
\n– **Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18
\n– **Disney\u2019s Atlantis: The Lost Empire** \u2013 PS5, PS4 | August 18<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s selections not only highlight a varied range of genres but also underline quality titles that can enhance any PlayStation gamer\u2019s library. Stay tuned for more updates as additional games are rolled out throughout the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=41918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41918\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/41919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=41918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=41918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=41918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}