EssentialMonthly games & online play4 games this month
ExtraLarge included game catalogue307 games included
PremiumClassics & streaming games92 games included
Ubisoft+Ubisoft+ Classics catalogue133 games included PS Plus Essential Monthly Games
PlayStation Plus Essential is the entry tier of PS Plus. It includes a small collection of monthly games — usually two or three — that are free to keep while you stay subscribed, plus online multiplayer and cloud saves. The Essential monthly games change every month.
PS Plus Essential costs $10.99 for 1 month, $27.99 for 3 months or $79.99 for 12 months in United States — the 12-month plan works out to about $6.67 per month. Compare the PS Plus prices for every country.
The PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for July 2026 are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle, CrossCode, For The King Franchise Bundle and For The King II — free to add to your library while you stay subscribed. Each one is listed below with its trophy difficulty, time to platinum and what it would otherwise cost on the PlayStation Store.
Looking for a previous month? Browse the PS Plus monthly games archive for every month on record.
- PlayStation Plus Essential: monthly games, online multiplayer and cloud saves.
- PlayStation Plus Extra: a large catalogue of included PS4 & PS5 games.
- PlayStation Plus Premium: classic games and cloud streaming on top of Extra.
You can join via the official PlayStation website, or buy a PlayStation Plus gift card from a retailer like Amazon or Playasia.
- How much does PS Plus Essential cost?
- PS Plus Essential costs $10.99 for 1 month, $27.99 for 3 months or $79.99 for 12 months in United States — the 12-month plan works out to about $6.67 per month.
- What are the PS Plus Essential games this month?
- The PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for July 2026 are listed on this page. They are free to add to your library while you stay subscribed to PlayStation Plus.
- Do I keep PS Plus Essential monthly games?
- Yes. As long as you claim a monthly game while it is available and keep your PlayStation Plus subscription active, it stays in your library.
- What does PlayStation Plus Essential include?
- Essential is the entry tier. It includes a few free games each month, online multiplayer, cloud saves and access to exclusive store discounts.
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