PS Plus August lineup: Mortal Kombat 1, Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will have a packed lineup to explore starting August 19, with a strong emphasis on big-budget remasters, modern fighters, and a slate of notable indie and narrative experiences. The roster includes Mortal Kombat 1 and Marvel’s Spider-Man, both high-profile entries, plus Sword of the Sea making its day-one debut on the service. Premium subscribers will gain access to two classic PlayStation titles from the Resident Evil series, while a broader range of games—from Earth Defense Force 6 to Unicorn Overlord and Atelier Ryza 3—rounds out a diverse month. At the same time, Sony is also updating its catalog by removing a number of titles, signaling continued refinement of the library.

The most prominent additions are Mortal Kombat 1 for PS5 and Marvel’s Spider-Man, with the latter appearing in two forms: Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for PS5 and, for PS4 players, the Game of the Year Edition. The Spider-Man releases mark a return to the service after having left previously, underscoring Sony’s intent to reintroduce top-tier first-party experiences to subscribers. Mortal Kombat 1, meanwhile, represents the latest entry in a long-running,...