New PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions for August 2025

Sony’s up to some gaming magic again—yeah, surprise, surprise. They’ve thrown out this fresh batch of games for their PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. August 19 is when it all drops, they say. Get pumped for Mortal Kombat 1, Spider-Man, and uh… Unicorn Overlord? Sure, why not. But hey, remember, this badass lineup’s only for the cool kids with those Extra and Premium subs.

Anyway—Mortal Kombat 1. This game’s still a beast, even if they, maybe, kinda dialed back on new content. It’s got all those crazy, bloody finishes that you thought were normal—back when you were a kid who obviously shouldn’t have been playing it.

Marvel’s Spider-Man swings in next, PS5 folks get the fancy remaster and PS4 players? Game of the Year edition. I know, I know, it’s like getting socks for Christmas, but for some, socks are comforting. Or something.

Sword of the Sea—a what now? Ah, yeah, from those folks who brought you Journey and ABZU. It’s got that dreamy vibe, like the soundtrack could make you cry if you let it. Not that you’d admit that.

Then we got Earth Defense Force 6, where you and your friends—if they’re around—battle aliens, ‘cause why not? Aliens need somewhere to crash land too, apparently.

Unicorn Overlord sounds like a fever dream RPG—but let’s roll with it. Atlus and Vanillaware teamed up for this tactical ride. Honestly, it sounds like the lovechild of Dungeons & Dragons and a rainbow.

Atelier Ryza 3? In this one, you get to, I dunno, save your hometown from something bad with a trusty crew. Every game’s a hero’s journey, really, when you think about it.

Indika’s for those deep in story dramas. You play a young nun on, get this, a self-discovery trip. Literarily bumping into the devil. Now that’s one way to meet new people.

What’s next—ah, Harold Halibut. Claymation and friendship in space! Who doesn’t need a whimsical deep dive under alien oceans once in a while? Took ‘em forever to make, but hey, quality over speed.

Coral Island’s like your city escape in game form—growing veggies, taking care of animals, and chatting up island folks. It’s like Stardew Valley but with more palm trees, maybe.

For those with Premium-only access—Resident Evil 2. You’re Leon S. Kennedy, diving into Raccoon City’s madness with Claire. And they tossed in some slick features like quick save and rewind—because who doesn’t need a redo sometimes?

And lastly, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. You’re Jill Valentine, chaotically dodging zombies and corporate conspiracy. Same snazzy features as RE2. Think of it as your zombie-slaying power trip.

So, that’s the scoop. Sony’s got some sweet stuff dropping, but only if you’ve got the right subscription. Bit of a bummer if you don’t, huh?