PlayStation Plus Essential August Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can now access a new lineup of monthly titles, including Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis.
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Which games are included in the August update?
The lineup consists of Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis.
Who can access these titles?
Access is available to users with an active PlayStation Plus Essential subscription.
When are the games available?
The games began rolling out as of August 4, 2026.
Where it stands
The August 2026 collection of monthly free games for PlayStation Plus Essential is rolling out across the platform. This update includes Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis. One of the titles included in the selection holds a 93/100 score, drawing attention from outlets like Yahoo regarding its inclusion at no additional cost to subscribers.
PCMag, CNET, and Push Square report that these titles are currently available for download. PlayStation LifeStyle confirms the rollout is active now, providing subscribers with access to the games as part of their monthly membership benefits. Players with an active PlayStation Plus subscription can now download the games from the digital storefront.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact date these titles will be removed from the service or what will replace them in the September cycle.
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The reporting (7)
- Time to Resubscribe? Get Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis With PlayStation Plus This Month PCMag · 1d ago
- PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free Yahoo · 1d ago
- PlayStation Plus Essential August Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now PlayStation LifeStyle · 1d ago
- Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free Games This Month CNET · 1d ago
- Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free Games This Month CNET · 1d ago
- August 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now Push Square · 1d ago
- Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis Hit PlayStation Plus Tomorrow. Time to Renew Your Subscription? PCMag · 1d ago
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