Highlights
- New Classics for PS Plus Deluxe-Tier Players: MediEvil: Resurrection, Ape Escape: On the Loose, Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice.
- Spotlight Titles: Sea of Stars, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Lost Judgment.
- Diverse Genres Added: From action-packed games to relaxing simulations, there’s something for everyone.
- Departing Titles: Yakuza Series, Borderlands 3, and other beloved games leaving the PS Plus Catalog.
Sony is adding excitement to the gaming landscape by announcing several new titles that will be added to its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August 2023.
These titles are exclusive to PS4 and PS5 owners holding PS Plus Extra and Premium tier subscriptions. This month’s offerings include an intriguing mix of genres, catering to diverse gaming preferences.
Three Classics for Deluxe-tier Players
Players who hold a Deluxe-tier subscription are in for a treat. Three new classics are being added to the PlayStation Plus Deluxe Classics list. These titles are:
MediEvil: Resurrection: A revived version of the classic game, bringing back fan-favorite characters and gameplay.
Ape Escape: On the Loose: This game offers engaging puzzle-solving adventures featuring mischievous monkeys.
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice: A thrilling action-packed game that brings relentless chases and intense combat.
Spotlight on Key Additions
Apart from the Deluxe-tier games, players that are on the Extra subscription model, can add the following titles to their library, except for Sea of Stars, arriving on August 29.
Once added, these will remain accessible throughout the PlayStation Plus subscription.
Sea of Stars (PS4, PS5): A turn-based RPG sequel to The Messenger. The gameplay offers a rich combination of puzzle-solving and combat.
Players can control up to six characters to fight grotesque creations.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (PS4, PS5): An expansion pack for Destiny 2, this addition brings new objectives, Player vs Environment locales, Player vs Player maps, clothing, weaponry, and a new raid.
Lost Judgment (PS4, PS5): A criminal investigation game that delves into serious themes. The sequel to the 2018 game Judgment, it keeps players on their toes.
Comprehensive List of Games for August
- Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed (PS4, PS5): A humorous alien invasion game.
- Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition (PS4): A hospital management simulation.
- Moving Out 2 (PS4, PS5): An entertaining moving simulator.
- Cursed to Golf (PS4, PS5): A golf game with a magical twist.
- Source of Madness (PS4, PS5): A horror-themed action game.
- Dreams (PS4): A unique game that allows players to create and explore.
- Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition (PS4, PS5): A relaxing lawn mowing simulation.
- Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures (PS4, PS5): A fun exploration game based on the popular movie series.
- Midnight Fight Express (PS4): An intense hand-to-hand combat game.
- Spellforce III Reforced (PS4): A blend of role-playing and real-time strategy.
- PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night (PS4, PS5): A child-friendly superhero adventure.
Titles Leaving the PS Plus Catalog
Certain titles will be removed from the PS Plus Catalog this month, including:
- Borderlands 3: A renowned shooter-looter game.
- Yakuza Series: The departure of Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will be significant for fans of this iconic series.
- Other Departures: Including Nidhogg, DCL – The Game, Grip, The Crew 2, 8-Bit Armies, and Carmageddon: Max Damage.
Sony continues to innovate its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, balancing nostalgia with contemporary gaming. From classic titles to modern gaming experiences, the August 2023 lineup offers something for every PlayStation enthusiast.
The monthly change ensures freshness and keeps players engaged, marking an exciting phase for the gaming community.
Faqs
1) What do we know about Cursed to Golf | PS4, PS5?
Ans) Cursed to Golf offers a fresh take on the golfing and roguelike subgenres. Make your way through a hole within the PAR Count or your curse will take you back to the beginning of the course!
To add to the challenge, these courses don’t just have bunkers and rough spots but are also chock full of mad obstacles like high-powered fans, spikes, TNT boxes, teleporters and a whole load more. It’s all par for the course in this twisted take on the classic game.
2) What do we know about Dreams | PS4?
Ans) Dreams is an extraordinary, ever-expanding game universe from the award-winning Media Molecule, creators of LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, where you can discover community-made games from around the world… and learn to make your own. The latest evolution of the studio’s Play, Create, Share maxim, Dreams gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity.
Bring your ideas to life with innovative, easy-to-use tools, then share them with a global community. Whether you want to create games, music, paintings, animation, sculpture, movies or anything in-between, Dreams is an extraordinary digital playground where anything is possible.
And that’s not all! As part of Dreams coming to PlayStation Plus, Media Molecule’s latest game, Tren will be available to play in Dreams. Tren is a nostalgic adventure that puts you in the driving seat of a remarkable toy train, and tells a personal tale about growing up – and the transformative power of play.
3) What do we know about PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night | PS4, PS5 ?
Ans) Who goes into the night to save the day? You do! Get your PJs on and become Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko. Set off from Mission Control HQ on a platforming adventure for little heroes.
Use your superpowers – like Catboy’s speed, Owlette’s flying, and Gekko’s muscles – to stop the night-time baddies. And explore eight PJ Masks locations, from Mystery Mountain all the way to Moon! With PJ Robot’s help, you’ll discover a world of friendship, teamwork, and secret collectibles.
4) What do we know about Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures | PS4, PS5 ?
Ans) Explore classic fairy tale worlds with your favorite characters from the Sony Pictures Animation films in Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures! Take control of Drac and Mavis and play through unique worlds with their own spooky spin, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
Faced with fearsome foes and fiendish puzzles, you must brave your way through and utilize your special abilities to dash, glide and jump through these spook-tacular storybook worlds.
You’ll even get to meet iconic Hotel Transylvania characters like Johnny, Murray, Wayne and more, who’ll guide you to complete exciting quests and solve devious challenges, along with a coffin-full of collectibles for you to discover. With so much at stake, Drac and Mavis are Count-ing on you to save the day.
5) What do we know about Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition | PS4, PS5 ?
Ans) Busy residential streets, vast castle grounds, quaint cottage greens, and large equestrian fields are just some of the locations that await your mowing blades in this mowing simulator, as you ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers as you manage your business. Build your own lawncare business from the ground up.
Purchase and upgrade your headquarters, hire employees, purchase advertising and balance the books as you grow and expand your business. The Landmark Edition includes the Lawn Mowing Simulator – Ancient Britain DLC and Lawn Mowing Simulator – Dino Safari DLC expansions.
6) What do we know about Spellforce III Reforced | PS4 ?
Ans) SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike. Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees, Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles and Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realized world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.
7) What do we know about Midnight Fight Express | PS4 ?
Ans) An unexpected hero emerges on the city’s darkest night. You’re Babyface, a former member of the criminal underworld lured back into “the life” by a mysterious AI drone. Your mission against impossible odds: Fight your way across the city before sunrise, and prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Engage in a brutal and hyper-kinetic brawling ballet, using every environmental tool and street fighting technique at your disposal. Level up your abilities to take down the mounting onslaught of bozos, cronies, and crime lords.
8) What do we know about PlayStation Premium Classics MediEvil: Resurrection PS4, PS5 ?
Ans) The realm of Gallowmere needs a hero. Has anyone seen Sir Daniel Fortesque? Join Sir Dan’s brave quest to thwart the evil sorcerer Zarok. Bludgeon your way through bucketloads of battlefields with masses of weapons and gazillions of combat moves in your journey ahead. Experience MediEvil Resurrection originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
9) What do we know about Ape Escape: On the Loose | PS4, PS5 ?
Ans) A horde of crazy apes has stolen the Professor’s time machine and travelled back through history to alter the past and ensure that monkeykind rules the world. It’s up to Spike – and his collection of incredible gadgets – to save the day. Experience Ape Escape: On the Loose originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
10) What do we know about Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice | PS4, PS5?
Ans) Capital City is plagued by crime. Vicious new gangs are on the rampage and the Chief of Police has had enough. There’s only one solution to the mindless degeneracy on the streets… It’s time to fight fire with fire and let the elite Pursuit Force unit unleash its own brand of Extreme Justice.
Explode into bigger, faster battles as bullets fly across tanks, trains, helicopters – and even the wings of an airplane! Meet the new Pursuit Force recruits, including a daredevil pilot, trigger-happy gunner and rubber-burning driver. Experience Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
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