July 2026 PS Plus games are live on the PlayStation Store
Sony's July 2026 PlayStation Plus games—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode—are live on the PlayStation Store from July 7 through August 3 for all PS Plus members on PS4 and PS5. The trio spans blockbuster FPS, co-op roguelite RPG, and retro action RPG. Sony announced the lineup ahead of the monthly refresh, and the July 7 worldwide store update made all three titles downloadable at no extra cost.
Key Takeaways
- Three PS Plus monthly games arrived on the PlayStation Store on July 7, 2026: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode.
- All PlayStation Plus tiers—Essential, Extra, and Premium—can claim the trio on PS4 and PS5 through Monday, August 3.
- Games stay in your library as long as your PS Plus membership stays active.
- The July 7 worldwide PlayStation Store update also added new paid releases alongside the free monthly lineup.
- Regional rollout began in the UK and Europe before reaching the United States later the same day.
What free games are on PlayStation Plus in July 2026?
Sony confirmed the July PlayStation Plus monthly lineup on PlayStation.Blog: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Cross-Gen Bundle), For the King II, and CrossCode. All three support PS4 and PS5.
Modern Warfare III delivers a campaign sequel to Modern Warfare II, with Captain Price and Task Force 141 facing Vladimir Makarov. Multiplayer brings back 16 classic maps from 2009's Modern Warfare 2 with updated visuals and new modes, while Zombies lets squads team up on the series' largest undead map yet.
For the King II sends players against Queen Rosomon, who has enslaved her people in Fahrul's mines. Up to four players can co-op or go solo through the turn-based roguelite adventure from the creators of the original For The King.
CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D action RPG blending 16-bit visuals with smooth physics, fast combat, puzzle mechanics, and a sci-fi storyline.
When can you claim July's games on the PlayStation Store?
The monthly games became available Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as part of Sony's worldwide PlayStation Store update. Push Square reported the trio went live first in the UK and Europe, with the United States following later that day.
Members have until Monday, August 3, 2026, to add all three titles to their libraries. Once claimed, they remain playable for as long as your PlayStation Plus subscription stays active.
Sony notes the monthly lineup may differ by region, so checking the PlayStation Store on release day is the safest way to confirm availability in your territory.
Why does the July 2026 PS Plus lineup matter?
Beyond the free trio, the July 7 PlayStation Store refresh added new paid releases globally—including titles such as Aooni, Pool Cleaning Simulator, and Truck Simulator Euro Roads 2026, per PlayStation LifeStyle. For subscribers, the monthly games remain the headline value.
Community reaction has been mixed. Push Square's weekend poll found 49% of readers called the selection "crap," with only 6% expressing any satisfaction.
Still, bundling a major Call of Duty release with a well-regarded indie RPG and a co-op roguelite gives PlayStation Plus members variety across shooter, strategy, and action-RPG play styles. For more on how subscription gaming fits into the broader digital ecosystem, see our Future Tech & AI Wonders coverage.