New Additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog [August 2025]

Sony’s rolled out this fresh lineup of games for PlayStation Plus, and let me just say, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re talking Mortal Kombat 1, Spider-Man, Unicorn Overlord—okay, who comes up with these names?—all dropping on August 19. But hold on, these are only for you posh folks rocking those Extra and Premium tiers. Not fair, right?

So, Mortal Kombat 1—here’s a classic that’s been sticking around despite winding down on the new stuff. It’s got those over-the-top gory moves that somehow still feel… strangely satisfying? Yeah, maybe it’s just me.

Now, Spider-Man swings its way in next, and whether you’re hanging onto your PS4 or flaunting a PS5, there’s something for both camps: Remastered on the PS5 and Game of the Year for PS4 players. Because, you know, Spidey deserves it.

Sword of the Sea from Giant Squid is one to watch. It’s got that chill vibe like Journey or ABZU. Why all the hype? Might be the same artist behind it, conjuring those visuals that make you just stop and stare. Like, really stare.

Oh, and then we have Earth Defense Force 6. Aliens. Again. I mean, what’s up with our obsession with little green men? But it’s fun, I’ll give it that. Play solo or drag some friends into the chaos. Your call.

Unicorn Overlord—yeah, I can’t get over the name either—throws you into a tactical RPG saga. Atlus and Vanillaware crafted this one, so there’s hope. Assemble your oddball troupe and reclaim the throne. Or something like that. Can’t keep track sometimes!

In comes Atelier Ryza 3, brimming with alchemy and adventures. Ryza’s on her quest, tackling the Kark Isles with her buds. Gotta save her hometown like the hero we never knew we needed.

For story lovers out there, Indika might be your jam. A young nun’s journey with, wait for it, the devil himself. Now that’s a curveball. More drama than your average Netflix binge.

Harold Halibut’s next. It took, what, years to make? All claymation and friendship wrapped in a soggy, alien planet ordeal. Imagine living there! Wet socks every day.

And then there’s Coral Island—a classic farm life getaway. Grow stuff, chat with quirky locals, rinse, repeat. Stardew Valley vibes? Absolutely. Not complaining.

If you’ve got that Premium tier, Resident Evil 2 lets you dive into Raccoon City with Leon and Claire, while Resident Evil 3 throws you headlong into S.T.A.R.S. drama with Jill Valentine. Both pack those handy features like quick save and rewind. Life would’ve been easier in my old arcade days with those.

Anyway, I guess that’s the scoop. PlayStation’s got new stuff, some cooler than others, but hey, that’s gaming for you. Who knows what they’ll throw at us next?