PlayStation Plus subscribers usually know exactly when to expect their next batch of monthly free games. However, you might face some confusion this week. Many fans expect the PS Plus July 2026 announcement to drop on Wednesday, June 24. Instead, you will need to wait a little longer. Sony is delaying the official reveal to match its calendar rules.
Why the Announcement is Arriving Late
Sony follows a strict schedule for its PS Plus Essential monthly games. The company always announces the lineup on the last Wednesday before the first Tuesday of the new month. Consequently, this reliable pattern aligns perfectly with the service’s monthly refresh cycle.
For July 2026, the first Tuesday falls late on July 7. Therefore, the preceding Wednesday lands on July 1.
Here is the finalized timeline for the upcoming games:
- Official Reveal Date: Wednesday, July 1.
- Official Release Date: Tuesday, July 7.
Claim Your June Freebies First
Meanwhile, you still have time to grab the June 2026 free games. These titles will remain available on the platform until Sony adds the new games on July 7.
Make sure to add these to your library:
- Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition (Popular survival game)
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (Platform fighter)
- Warhammer 40K: Darktide (Brutal co-op action game)
Confirmed Future PS Plus Titles
While you wait for the full July Essential lineup, Sony has already confirmed several upcoming additions for its higher tiers.
Most notably, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy joins the PS Plus Premium tier in mid-July. In this classic action game, players control Nick Scryer. He investigates a terrorist organization and uncovers a secret psychic weapons program. Furthermore, the game stands out specifically for its unique physics-based psychic powers.
Additionally, Sony has confirmed a few more titles arriving later this summer.
| Release Window | Confirmed Game | PS Plus Tier |
| Mid-July 2026 | Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy | Premium |
| August 2026 | Big Walk | Essential |
| August 2026 | Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams | Premium |
| September 2026 | Runescape: Dragonwilds | Extra |
