Sony adds nine games to PlayStation Plus in July 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the lineup of new games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for the remainder of July 2026, introducing a staggered release schedule for the first time. The nine new titles, available to subscribers of the Extra and Premium tiers, began rolling out on July 15 and will continue through July 28.

The headlining additions are two major PlayStation 5 titles: "Rise of the Ronin" and "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora." "Rise of the Ronin," a historical action game from developer Team Ninja set during Japan's Boshin War, became available immediately for subscribers in the United States and United Kingdom on July 15, with availability in Japan and other regions following on July 16 and July 21, respectively. "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora" is scheduled to join the catalog on July 21.

This rollout marks a shift in Sony's approach, as the company has moved away from releasing all new catalog games on a single date. Instead, titles will be added more consistently throughout the month. Following this new model, several games are set to debut on July 21. These include "Firefighting Simulator: Ignite" for Extra and Premium subscribers, and two...