Talking Point: What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want This Month? (July 2022)

What are the PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 in July 2022? When will All PS Plus Games for July 2022 be announced? We’re in a brave new era for Sony’s subscription service now, with all three tiers — PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Premium — now available worldwide. That means there’s more to look forward to than ever before. If you’re wondering when will PS Plus be announced, then we’ll have the answer. We’ll also be asking what PS Plus games for PS5, PS4 do you want this month?

Remember, you can find a comprehensive list of All PS Plus Games through the link, as well as our guide to the Best PS Plus Games you can play right now. And if you need more information on Sony’s trio of tiers, refer to our PS Plus Memberships: All Three Tiers Explained guide.

PS Plus: When Will July 2022’s Games for PS5, PS4 Be Announced?

In this section, we’re going to explain when will PS Plus be announced. With the introduction of new tiers, there’ll be different dates to take into account, depending upon your selected subscription.

PS Plus Essential Monthly Games

Sony always releases the PS Plus Essential Monthly Games on the first Tuesday in the month, so on this occasion it’ll announce the lineup the Wednesday prior, on 29th June, 2022. It typically makes the announcement at 4:30PM BST, but we’ve included a handy guide below to help with your chosen timezone.

  • North America: 8:30am PDT / 9:30am MDT / 10:30am CDT / 11:30am EDT
  • UK/Ire: 4:30pm BST
  • Europe: 5:30pm CEST / 6:30pm EEST
  • Asia/Oceania: 12:30am JST / 11:30pm AWST / 1:30am AEST

PS Plus Extra, Premium Game Catalogue

There’ll be new additions to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in the middle of the month, although we’re yet to witness an announcement cadence from Sony for these. As such, we’re not entirely sure when new Game Catalogue additions will be announced yet. Our guesses, however, are Wednesday, 13th July, 2022 or Monday, 18th July, 2022. We’ll have to wait and see.

PS Plus: When Will July 2022’s Games for PS5, PS4 Be Available to Download?

In this section, we’re going to explain when PS Plus’ new games will be available to download. The new tiered approach to Sony’s subscription means there’ll be two dates where new games will be available in July 2022.

PS Plus Essential Monthly Games

The PS Plus Essential Monthly Games are always available on the first Tuesday of the month, so on this occasion that’s Tuesday, 5th July, 2022.

PS Plus Extra, Premium Game Catalogue

We know that Stray will be added day one to PS Plus Extra on Tuesday, 19th July, which is the third Tuesday of the month. Expect more additions on the same date.

PS Plus: What Are July 2022’s Games for PS5, PS4?

One game is confirmed for PS Plus Extra in July 2022, which is anticipated feline-themed detective game Stray on 19th July. This will be available day one for members. No other games have been confirmed right now, although Ridge Racer 2 and Resistance: Retribution are expected to be added as PSP classics for PS Plus Premium members.

It should be noted that Shadow Warrior 3 will leave PS Plus Extra on 5th July, 2022 while Syberia will depart PS Plus Premium on 19th July, 2022.


What PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 do you want in July 2022? What are you expecting from the new tiers, and are you excited to play Stray? Remember, you can find our complete guide to All PS Plus Games through the link.

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