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7 PS Plus Extra, Premium Game Removals for September 2026 Confirmed

PlayStation Plus subscribers will lose access to seven games in September 2026.

By · Published August 20, 2026  19:57 UTC · Updated August 22, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The list of games set to leave PlayStation Plus in September 2026 was confirmed, including titles such as Madden and Toy Story. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 51d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 11 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: PlayStation Plus subscribers will lose access to seven games in September 2026.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The list includes titles such as Madden, Toy Story, and a beloved PS1 game. Coverage does not yet specify the exact titles of all seven games. The news was first reported by egamers.io and subsequently confirmed by multiple gaming outlets.

The removals are part of the regular rotation of games on the PlayStation Plus service, which periodically updates its library to include new titles. The announcement comes as the August 2026 games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers are rolling out. PlayStation Plus subscribers have until then to download and play these games.

The exact dates for when the new games will be added to the service have not been disclosed. The removals affect only the Extra and Premium tiers, leaving the Essential tier unchanged.

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Which games are being removed from PlayStation Plus in September 2026?

The confirmed removals include Madden, Toy Story, and a beloved PS1 title. Coverage does not yet specify the exact titles of all seven games.

When will the games be removed from PlayStation Plus?

The removals are scheduled for September 2026.

Which PlayStation Plus tiers are affected by the removals?

The removals affect only the Extra and Premium tiers, leaving the Essential tier unchanged.

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