PlayStation Plus - August Monthly Games Roster 2026 + Upcoming August Titles

New month, which means another set of monthly games offered through PlayStation Plus! Here's your monthly information on these games, as well as some noteworthy titles that will be releasing this August to keep an eye out for!

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The month of July had quite the standout releases, with titles such as "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced", "Halo: Campaign Evolved", as well as the ports for "Call of Duty®: Black Ops" and "Call of Duty®: Black Ops II". With a new month come new titles to look forward to and a new rotation of PlayStation Plus Monthly games. The roster of games for this month consists of two titles from 2022 and a brand new title set to release this month that PlayStation Plus owners can play for free in August. The listings of these games directly come from the official PlayStation.Blog, with the release of these monthly games lasting from August 4th to August 31st. For more information about each of these titles and their breakdown of what to expect, please use this article to help inform your decision on what titles to play.

Signalis | PS4

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Signalis was released on October 27, 2022, devloped by rose-engine and published by HumbleBundle as well as Balor Games. This game is a top-down survival horror game with a unique art style, interesting puzzles, and similar mechanics to other well known survial horror titles like 'Resident Evil' and 'Crow Country'. The base price for this title outside of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Rotation, with no discounts, sits at $19.99 USD, but will be free for a limited time.

The Plot

Humanity has conquered the solar system, controlling nearly every aspect under the regime of Eusan. As humans have advanced, they have developed advanced humanoid androids called "Replikas", who would serve directly under the citizens of Eusan. After years of slumber, a technician Replika named Elster awakens to find themselves stranded on a planet and must find out what happened during their cryostasis.

Trophy/Achievement List

Signalis has a total of 13 Trophies, which is on the shorter end of most trophy lists, and will take roughly 5 hours to achieve all trophies. This game does not contain any DLC or Add-ons that need to be purchased to 100% the trophy list. If you are seeking a short survival horror game with a fascinating sci-fi element, then this game may be exactly what you are looking for.

Dying Light 2 - Stay Human: Reloaded Edition | PS5/PS4

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Dying Light 2 - Stay Human was released on February 3, 2022, developed and published by Techland is a sequel to 'Dying Light', which is an open-world zombie game where the world has been overrun by these monsters, with humanity attempting to make the most of it. What makes this franchise stand out from your standard zombie apocalypse games is the traversal, also known as parkour. The base price for this title outside of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Rotation, with no discounts applied, sits at $59.99 USD, but will be free for a limited time.

The Plot

The city known as Harran would be struck with a dangerous virus that put the entire city near the brink of complete extinction. Twenty years later, the damage of the virus still remains as a constant threat, but hope within its civilians has yet to waver. Play from the perspective of Aiden Caldwell, as he tries to navigate through a deadman's wonderland, build new relationships, and discover what the best future for Harran will be with your actions.

Trophy/Achievement List

Dying Light 2 - Stay Human has a total of 66 Trophies (58 Trophies for the Base Game and 8 Trophies for the DLC List) and will take roughly 130 hours to achieve all 66 trophies to earn that 100% Completion.

DLC

This game only has one DLC pack, which is the following:

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Bloody Ties PS5 - FREE

Unlike most DLC Expansions that are released for games, this DLC is 100% free for all players to download on the PlayStation Store. As mentioned in the prior section, this DLC is also tied to a separate trophy list for this title, adding eight trophies. The other content outside of DLC is some microtransactions that can be purchased, consisting of digital in-game currency and outfit bundles, which can provide players with additional outfits and weapons. If you are trying to find an open-world, movement/combat focused zombie game with a distinctive health system, then this is the game to keep an eye on this August.

Big Walk | PS5

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Big Walk is a new title set to release on August 4, 2026, developed by House House and published by Panic. Out of the current rotation of PlayStation Plus Monthly games, this game is perhaps the most unique, as it is a cooperative open-world multiplayer game with puzzles and obstacles that players will encounter on their exploration. The base price for this title outside of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Rotation, with no discounts applied, sits at $19.99 USD, but will be free for a limited time.

The Plot

As odd as it may sound, this game does not consist of a heavy story-focused plit, but instead emphasizes the cooperative multiplayer element and general exploration. Players can have as many as 12 Players in a single lobby, as their goal will be to explore the massive world in front ot them and enjoy the moment. There will be plenty of puzzles and challenges that players can find randomly around the map while exploring, and spending time with friends along the journey.

Trophy List/Achievement List

Big Walk has a total of 13 Trophies, which is also a fairly short trophy list compared to most game releases. This game currently does not contain any DLC or Add-ons for purchase to 100% the trophy list. Since this title is a brand new release, it is unclear of how long it may take players to earn every trophy in the game. Based on the current gameplay posted by the studio, and the focus on a laid-back adventure game, this game is worth playing if you're looking for a new take on the 'friend-slop' genre.

List of Upcoming Releases in August

Besides the monthly rotation of PlayStation Plus games, there are numerous video game titles releasing this August that players should be on the lookout for. In the image listed below is a comprehensive calendar, which consists of all the titles releasing on PlayStation, from fighting games to strong narrative-focused games. In the event that any of the PlayStation Plus Monthly games were not as eye-catching, perhaps some of these upcoming releases may catch your attention. While it may not be as content-packed as last month, some gems may be hidden within this month.

That's all the current up-to-date news with PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and some hot new titles releasing this month! Were there any titles that you will be buying this month? Feel free to share your thoughts about these titles in the comment section below. See you next month for more PlayStation Plus Monthly Updates!! 😁👋

Why It Matters

This update matters to trophy hunters because new releases, platform changes, subscription drops, and community trends can affect what players choose to play, complete, and discuss next.