PlayStation Plus Games for August 2023: What You Need to Know

PlayStation Plus is a subscription service that offers a range of benefits for PlayStation users, such as online multiplayer, cloud storage, exclusive discounts, and free games every month. In this blog post, we will take a look at the PlayStation Plus games that are now available for August 2023, and what you can expect from them.

PlayStation Plus Essential Games for August 2023

The PlayStation Plus Essential games are the free games that are available for all PlayStation Plus subscribers, regardless of their tier. These games can be downloaded or streamed on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The PlayStation Plus Essential games for August 2023 are:

• Dreams: A game-creation software that lets you design your own artwork, music, and games, or explore the creations of other players. Dreams also includes a new adventure from Media Molecule called Tren, which tells a personal tale about growing up and the power of play¹.
• Death’s Door: An isometric action game that follows a crow who works as a reaper, collecting the souls of the dead. Death’s Door features a dark and whimsical world, challenging combat, and a captivating story².
• PGA Tour 2K23: A golf simulation game that lets you play as male or female pros, customize your own courses, and compete in online tournaments. PGA Tour 2K23 also features realistic graphics, physics, and gameplay³.

PlayStation Plus Extra Games for August 2023

The PlayStation Plus Extra games are the additional games that are available for PlayStation Plus subscribers who have opted for the Extra or Premium tiers. These games can also be downloaded or streamed on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The PlayStation Plus Extra games for August 2023 are:

• Destiny 2: The Witch Queen: The second to most recent expansion for Destiny 2, which introduces a new campaign, a new destination, a new raid, new weapons, armor, and abilities, and more. Destiny 2: The Witch Queen also reveals the secrets of the Darkness and its leader, Savathûn⁴.
• Sea of Stars: An upcoming turn-based RPG that is inspired by classic games like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy. Sea of Stars tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who use the powers of the sun and moon to fight against an evil alchemist. Sea of Stars will launch on August 29, but Extra and Premium members can get it for free then⁵.
• Lost Judgment: A sequel to Judgment, a spin-off of the Yakuza series. Lost Judgment follows Takayuki Yagami, a private detective who investigates a series of murders in Tokyo and Yokohama. Lost Judgment features a thrilling story, dynamic combat, and various side activities⁶.

PlayStation Plus Premium Games for August 2023

The PlayStation Plus Premium games are the exclusive games that are available only for PlayStation Plus subscribers who have opted for the Premium tier. These games include some classic PSOne and PSP titles that can be played on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles via emulation. The PlayStation Plus Premium games for August 2023 are:

• Gran Turismo 7: The latest installment in the Gran Turismo series, which is a racing simulation game that features over 400 cars, dozens of tracks, realistic graphics and physics, and various modes. Gran Turismo 7 also supports VR and ray tracing.
• The Last of Us Part II: A sequel to The Last of Us, which is an action-adventure game that follows Ellie and Joel in a post-apocalyptic world. The Last of Us Part II features a gripping story, intense combat, stealth mechanics, and stunning visuals.
• Persona 5 Royal: An enhanced version of Persona 5, which is a role-playing game that follows a group of high school students who use their personas to fight against corruption in Tokyo. Persona 5 Royal features new characters, storylines, gameplay elements, and music.

How to Get the PlayStation Plus Games for August 2023

To get the PlayStation Plus games for August 2023, you need to have an active PlayStation Plus subscription and a compatible console. You can choose from three subscription tiers: Essential ($9.99 per month), Extra ($14.99 per month), or Premium ($19.99 per month). Each tier offers different benefits and access to different games.

To download or stream the PlayStation Plus games for August 2023, you need to go to the PlayStation Store on your console or online, and look for the PlayStation Plus section. There you will find the games that are available for your tier. You can add them to your library and download or stream them as long as you have an active subscription.

Alternatively, you can also use the PlayStation App on your smartphone or tablet to browse and download the PlayStation Plus games for August 2023. You can also use the app to manage your subscription, check your online status, chat with your friends, and more.