The PS Plus July 2026 ‘Essential’ games have been revealed

The PlayStation Plus Essential games for July 2026 have been revealed and Sony are stretching the use of the word “essential” as it includes another Call of Duty game.

From Tuesday July 7th 2026 until Monday August 3rd 2026 your games are:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS4/PS5)

The seventh title in the best-selling series to grace PlayStation Plus, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 arrived on the console in 2023 and was generally regarded as a low point for the series, with a Metacritic rating of 56 and a 5/10 review from us.

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn’t an outright bad game, but it’s also not a particularly good one,” said Gareth in our review. “Taken on its own, it’s a slightly above average first person shooter with a poor campaign, but in context, you can see how hurried and limited in scope this game really is. The multiplayer is effectively a classic map pack, Zombies and Open Combat Missions are game modes built within the existing Warzone map, and the campaign’s pacing and story come up short. It all adds up to a lacklustre experience and even a sense that Call of Duty is at risk of losing its identity.”

For the King II (PS4/PS5)

Another game for 2023 and one I don’t remember, probably because we never reviewed it, but there again, neither did anyone else; it only has ten reviews on Metacritic.

“From the creators of For The King, the much-loved RPG that blends roguelite and tabletop gameplay comes a new chapter in Fahrul’s history, designed on an updated engine bringing innovation and gameplay refinement for returning heroes and new adventurers alike,” states the PS Blog.

CrossCode (PS4/PS5)

Now this we did review.. six years ago in 2020. Nevertheless it’s the best of the bunch as we gave it a stonking 9/10.

“CrossCode is without a doubt one of the best RPG titles we’ve seen this year, marrying 90s JRPG nostalgia with modern gaming sensibilities to create an exceptional experience,” said Thomas. “Whether it’s the stellar combat, ingenious puzzle design or lush and vibrant world, there’s plenty to keep you coming back to CrossCode throughout its lengthy story.”

Tags: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, CrossCode, For The King 2, ps plus