The monthly free games joining PlayStation Plus in August have been revealed. Next month’s PS Plus lineup begins with Lies of P, the critically acclaimed Souls-like action RPG from Korean developer Neowiz and Round8 Studio. Lies of P releases in 2023, featuring challenging boss battles and a gothic setting inspired by the Belle Époque period. Two other games joining PS Plus in August include survival game DayZ and fighting game My Hero Academia Only One Justice 2.
Starting August 5, these three games will be available to PS Plus subscribers in Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/Premium tiers. Sony is also offering free avatars from various popular games to PS Plus members. July’s PS Plus games of the month – Diablo IV, King of Fighters XV and Justin – will be available on the service until August 4. The following is a detailed introduction to PS Plus monthly games in August:
P’s lie
The Souls-like genre has exploded over the past few years, but Lies of P, released in 2023, was one of the first games to take the FromSoftware formula and create an original action RPG experience. The game puts players in the role of Pinocchio, who takes part in a puppet uprising in the fictional city of Crater. Equipped with a variety of mechanical tools and melee weapons, players must deal with the city’s many threats and fight tenacious bosses.
In June, Lies of P received its first expansion, titled Overture, which serves as a prequel to the main game. PS Plus members can play the action RPG on PS4 and PS5.
DayZ is a hardcore multiplayer survival game
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Day Z
PS Plus also added DayZ in August. Originally launched as an Arma 2 mod, this multiplayer survival game can host up to 60 players on a map during a zombie outbreak. Players must scavenge for gear and weapons, food and medicine, and other gear to survive in harsh conditions.
If the player dies, their progress is reset, providing a hardcore survival experience. DayZ also includes hunting and cooking, as well as a variety of vehicles to help traverse the vast map. DayZ is available on PS4 and can be played on PS5 via backwards compatibility.
My hero academia only justice 2
Finally, PS Plus subscribers will be able to play My Hero Academia Justice 2 in August. Bandai Namco’s fighting game is based on the My Hero Academia manga series and features a familiar cast of characters. The arena fighting game is the sequel to 2018’s My Hero Academia Only Justice and will be released on PS4.
