Sony is expanding its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalogs in July, adding high-profile titles including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin. According to the official PlayStation Blog, these additions will be available to subscribers across all regions by July 21, with specific classic titles reserved for the higher-tier Premium service.
PlayStation Plus Extra: New Additions
The July catalog update focuses on large-scale open-world experiences and survival games. Subscribers to the Extra and Premium tiers will gain access to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which allows players to explore the world of Pandora in a PS5-native environment. Joining it is Team Ninja’s Rise of the Ronin, a historical action game set in 19th-century Japan.
The full list of titles coming to the Extra and Premium catalog includes:
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (PS5)
- Rise of the Ronin (PS5)
- Firefighting Simulator: Ignite (PS5)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind (PS5/PS4)
- Dying Light (PS4)
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PS5)
- Snow Bros. Wonderland (PS5)
Premium Tier Exclusives: PS2 Classics
Sony is continuing its strategy of leveraging retro gaming for its top-tier subscription. Premium members will gain access to two PlayStation 2 titles this month. Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a supernatural action game centered on the “Mindgate Project,” is headlining the classic additions. Joining it is Indigo Prophecy (known as Fahrenheit in some territories), the debut interactive drama from Quantic Dream. This title, which predates the studio’s later work like Detroit: Become Human, is a supernatural thriller set in New York City.
The Evolution of Subscription Gaming
The inclusion of both current-generation blockbusters and PS2-era classics highlights how Sony balances its service offerings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will these games be available for download?
All games listed are scheduled to be available across all participating regions, including Europe, by July 21.
Do I need a Premium subscription to play all these games?
No. The majority of the titles, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin, are available to both Extra and Premium subscribers. Only the PS2 classics are exclusive to the Premium tier.
Can I play the PS2 classics on a PS4 console?
Yes, both Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy are listed as compatible with both PS5 and PS4 systems.
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