PS Plus Extra/Deluxe: 14 Games Leave the Catalog in August

Fourteen games will leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogs in August. Sony has confirmed the removal of important titles, which is part of the monthly rotation of the subscription service, but frustrates subscribers who were expecting these games to stay. The departure of a considerable number of games from different genres reinforces the transient nature of subscription libraries and the need for players to pay attention to removal dates.

The removal of 14 games from PlayStation Plus Extra/Deluxe in August reiterates the transient nature of subscription catalogs and the need for subscribers to stay alert.

The List of Departures and Their Implications

The list of games that will be removed from PS Plus Extra and Deluxe in August includes a variety of titles, spanning different studios and genres. While Sony regularly adds new games, the removal of a significant number of titles can lead to dissatisfaction among subscribers. It is a common practice in subscription services, where licensing agreements and portfolio strategies determine the rotation of content.

Information about the games leaving the service was obtained from Asia and Japan stores, with the expectation that the same list will apply to other regions, including Brazil. Among the titles that will be leaving, major names stand out, making the notice crucial for players:

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• Wild Hearts
• UFC 5
• TopSpin 2K25
• Ride 5
• Sword Art Online: Last Recollection
• Sword Art Online: Alycization Lycoris
• Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
• Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
• Sword Art Online: Lost Song
• Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker
• Bugsnax
• Vacation Simulator
   

The departure of popular games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, an acclaimed RPG, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a relatively recent action-adventure title, may be particularly felt by subscribers. The list also includes multiple titles from the Sword Art Online series, which may indicate the end of specific licensing agreements for the franchise. For players who were planning to play these titles, the notice serves as a reminder to prioritize them before the official removal, which is expected to occur around mid-August.

Sony has been investing in expanding PlayStation Plus, with the Extra and Deluxe levels offering access to a rotating catalog of games. However, the company has faced challenges with its live service game strategy, as evidenced by the cancellation of multiple projects and the closure of studios. The success of high-quality single-player titles, such as the recent Astro Bot, which received new free levels, shows that Sony can still deliver significant value, even with fluctuations in its subscription services.