Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and more are included in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August

This month, play as the iconic web-slinger in Marvel’s Spider-Man, unleash brutal finishers in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1, or prepare to repel swarming alien forces in Earth Defense Force 6. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. This includes Sword of the Sea, which debuts in Game Catalog on day one. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, on the other hand, bring a dose of old-school survival horror to PlayStation Plus Premium. All titles will be available to play on August 19*.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also be available for PlayStation Plus Premium members as a Game Trial on the same day. This limited-time trial lets you play for up to five hours, and if you decide to buy the full game, your progress and trophies will stay. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog
PS5’s Mortal Kombat 1 In the wake of Mortal Kombat 11’s thrilling finale, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has established a New Era with the intention of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series’ most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. As you master a new fighting system with the most inventively vicious Fatalities yet and bone-crushing Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers, and new offline and online game modes, you’ll unlock a plethora of new game modes. Spider-Man from Marvel | PS5, PS4. Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Marvel have teamed up to create an authentic Spider-Man adventure. You’ve never seen or met this Spider-Man before. This Peter Parker is more adept at combating major crime in Marvel’s New York thanks to his years of experience. While millions of New Yorkers’ fate is on his shoulders, he is struggling to keep his erratic personal and professional lives in check.

Sword of the Sea | PS5

In Sword of the Sea, embark on an epic quest to reclaim a lost ocean by surging through magnificent sand waves and sparkling waters. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with high-speed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and take in a lot of air coming off the waves’ crests. Shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides with ease and perform radical flips, spins, and grab tricks. It strikes the ideal balance between exhilarating movement and meditative movement.

Earth Defense Force 6 | PS5, PS4

Set three years after the events of the previous entry, Earth Defense Force 6 unfolds in a decimated world on the brink of collapse, where humanity’s population has been nearly wiped out. Take on the role of an Earth Defense Force soldier in this explosive third-person shooter and battle towering alien threats, alone or in co-op. With courage and wisdom, maintain your stance. Unicorn Overlord | PS5, PS4
ATLUS x Vanillaware is the rebirth of the tactical fantasy role-playing game that was developed by the same team that created 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere, and Dragon’s Crown. Begin a royal adventure to oust fate and reclaim your throne with trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord is a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style that combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and an innovative battle system.

Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | PS5, PS4

Ryza’s final adventure is about to begin, with the final summer and the final secret! The protagonist Ryza’s story begins when a group of islands known as the Kark Isles appear near his hometown. Ryza and her friends investigate the islands and discover ruins with a large gate because they see this as a threat to their home. A strange voice in Ryza’s head tells her to get to the Code of the Universe as she approaches the gate. What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the “Code of the Universe” mean? Ryza and her friends embark on a great adventure centered on a Key and the origins of alchemy in an effort to save their home.

Indika | PS5

Indika is a narrative-driven third-person game set in an odd world where religious ideals clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side. Indika appears to be a typical nun who is attempting to adjust to a challenging and monotonous life in the monastery. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself. Because Indika has a strange connection to the Evil One, she goes on a mission outside the monastery’s safe walls. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov.

PS5 Harold Halibut Harold Halibut is a hand-made narrative game about friendship and life aboard a spaceship the size of a city that is submerged in an alien ocean. It’s been 250 years since your home – an ark-like spaceship – fled an Earth on the verge of cold war to find a habitable planet to preserve the human race. You are Harold, a young lab assistant for Jeanne Mareaux, the ship’s principal scientist. Mareaux works tirelessly to find a way for the ship to leave the planet and find a new, dryer home, even though the majority of the ship’s inhabitants have accepted a life on the sunken ship. Coral Island | PS5
It’s time to start a new life on Coral Island instead of living in the big city of Pokyo! Be the person you want to be and build the idyllic farm of your dreams, where you’ll tend to the crops, care for the animals, and form a connection with the natural world. Assist in the revitalization of the nearby town and the coral reefs that surround it, as well as forge connections with the vibrant community of more than 70 other people who call Coral Island their home. Farm. Decorate. Craft. Explore. Relax. Your future and Coral Island’s future are entirely up to you.