July 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential Lineup: Reveal Schedule, Current Status, and Wishlist

Sony’s standard practice is to announce the next month’s PlayStation Plus Essential titles on the final Wednesday of the preceding month, with the games becoming available the following Tuesday. Accordingly, the July 2026 lineup will be announced on Wednesday July 1 and will be downloadable on Tuesday July 7 for all Essential subscribers.

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PlayStation Plus operates on three tiers—Essential, Extra, and Premium. The Essential tier provides three free monthly titles, while Extra and Premium add larger catalogs and classic console games. In 2026 the Essential tier has already delivered eight titles: *Monster Hunter Rise* (March), *Subnautica: Below Zero* (February), *Need for Speed: Unbound* (January), *Lords of the Fallen* (April), *Wuchang: Fallen Feathers* (May), *Grounded (Fully Yoked Edition)*, *Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2*, and *Warhammer 40,000: Darktide* (June).

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• July 1, 2026 (Wednesday): Official reveal of the three Essential titles.

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• July 7, 2026 (Tuesday): Titles become available for download to all Essential subscribers.

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• Essential: $10.99 per month or $79.99 per year.

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• Extra: $16.99 per month or $134.99 per year.

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• Premium: $19.99 per month or $159.99 per year.

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The Essential tier has thus supplied eight free games in the first half of 2026, establishing a consistent monthly cadence.

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Sony’s release pattern is described as “the new lineup (almost) always releases on the first Tuesday of the month and the games are revealed the previous Wednesday.” The article also notes that “Essential releases are free for all tiers.” The author indicates a commitment to update the post should reliable leaks emerge.

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No reliable leaks have surfaced for the July lineup, and none of the titles slated for release on July 7 appear likely candidates. The article lists speculative possibilities, including *Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered*, *Atomfall*, *Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition*, *Dispatch*, *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*, *Blue Prince*, *Resident Evil 4 Remake*, *Elden Ring*, *Star Wars Outlaws*, *Death Stranding*, *Street Fighter 6*, *Cocoon*, *Squirrel with a Gun*, *Assassin’s Creed Mirage*, and *Trine 5*. These remain unverified.

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The absence of any confirmed leaks or rumors has been noted as a shortfall for fans seeking early insight, with the article stating “No rumors, leaks or safe bets to go off of.” This lack of information has generated disappointment among the subscriber community.

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• “It’s already been added to Extra and Premium, of course.” — Erik Kain, Forbes

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• “Trine 5 — I used to absolutely love the Trine games.” — Erik Kain, Forbes

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• “The gorgeous artwork in those games plus the couch co-op just made them such a delight.” — Erik Kain, Forbes

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• “What an absolute gem.” — Erik Kain, Forbes (referring to *Blue Prince*)

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• “It would be super nostalgic for the whole family.” — Erik Kain, Forbes

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The author will monitor industry channels for any credible leaks before July 1. Should new information arise, the post will be revised to reflect confirmed titles. Until then, the July 2026 Essential lineup remains officially unannounced, with the speculative wishlist serving as a reference for subscriber expectations.

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