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

Oh man, so Sony pulled another rabbit out of the hat with their PlayStation Plus lineup. Seriously, some head-turners right here. We got Mortal Kombat 1 and Marvel’s Spider-Man right in our faces, along with some offbeat ones like Unicorn Overlord. Mark your calendars for August 19 or, well, jot it down on your wrist. But hold up—these are only for those who’ve splurged on the Extra and Premium tiers. Yup, exclusivity strikes again!

Now, Mortal Kombat 1—I mean, who doesn’t like a good rumble in the virtual jungle, right? Sure, they might be chilling on fresh content, but those fatalities? Enough said.

Switch gears to Marvel’s Spider-Man. If you’re on the PS5, lucky you, it’s the Remastered version. PS4 folks get the Game of the Year edition, which is… okay?

Oh, and Giant Squid’s Sword of the Sea. If you’re into artsy, zen-like voyages à la Journey, this one’s screaming your name. Same artist, folks. Coincidentally? I think not.

Crashing back to Earth—no pun intended—with Earth Defense Force 6. Alien invasions, guns blazing, fighting solo or roping in a buddy. Sometimes you gotta save the world with style.

Now, Unicorn Overlord by Atlus and Vanillaware—I mean, that name, right? Sounds like a fever dream. Yet, we dive headlong into this tactical-RPG mishmash with a ragtag crew.

Atelier Ryza 3 has you hopping on another mystical quest, charging across Kark Isles for hometown heroics. Ryza’s kidding no one with those alchemy skills and natural charisma.

Then there’s Indika. A narrative whirlwind featuring a young nun having heart-to-hearts with the devil. Spicy with a side of existential quandary.

Harold Halibut. Years in the making, and it’s all about friendship amidst the clay. Wait, did I mention the home ship got dunked in some alien ocean? There’s your plot twist.

Escaping the hustle with Coral Island… Sounds like leaving behind the city rush for therapeutic farming. Think Stardew Valley but with a fresh twist and salty sea air, probably.

Premium folks get some exclusives too, of course, because why not stir the pot a little more?

Alright, dive into Resident Evil 2, prime up to wreck Raccoon City, up-rendered graphics, filters—the whole works. It’s like giving an old friend a makeover and realizing they still know how to bring the thrills.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis gets similar upgrades—Jill Valentine starring in your Raccoon City escape drama. Imagine peeling layers off Umbrella Corp’s murky operations. Anyway, happy gaming—or whatever they say—just don’t get too lost in it all.