PS Plus Loses Two Must-Play Classics: A Top RPG & Action-Adventure
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– PS Plus is updating its game lineup, with Cyberpunk 2077 replacing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is leaving in August.
– New additions include Abiotic Factor (a popular PC survival game), Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Risk of Rain 2, and New World: Aeternum.
– Several notable games are departing in August, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Wild Hearts, UFC 5, and Bugsnax.
– The Witcher 3’s departure is notable as it will soon support PlayStation mods, though it’s often available at discounted prices.
– Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order, is a standout departing title and can be completed before it leaves.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a bittersweet update this month, as the service prepares to rotate out several high-profile titles while introducing exciting new additions. The lineup changes kick off in mid-July, with major departures scheduled for August, including two critically acclaimed adventures that fans won’t want to miss before they’re gone.
Leading the list of exiting games is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red’s legendary open-world RPG that has captivated players for nearly a decade. Though its departure may sting, the silver lining arrives immediately with Cyberpunk 2077, the studio’s ambitious follow-up, now fully patched and polished since its rocky launch. Those who missed Geralt’s sprawling fantasy epic still have a few weeks to dive in, but newcomers should brace for an expansive journey that’s tough to complete before August.
Joining the service as fresh arrivals are Abiotic Factor, a surprise day-one release for PS Plus subscribers (despite its earlier PC debut), and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Don’t Nod’s narrative-driven action-RPG. Rounding out the new additions are the chaotic roguelite Risk of Rain 2 and Amazon’s New World: Aeternum, offering plenty of variety for different playstyles.
However, the losses don’t stop with The Witcher 3. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Respawn’s stellar sequel to Fallen Order, is also leaving, a significant blow for action-adventure fans. While its predecessor earned praise for blending Souls-like combat with Star Wars lore, Survivor refined the formula with tighter mechanics and a gripping story. Unlike The Witcher 3, this one’s manageable to finish before August, making it a priority for anyone who hasn’t experienced Cal Kestis’ latest journey.
Other notable exits include Wild Hearts, UFC 5, and the charmingly bizarre Bugsnax, alongside a handful of Sword Art Online spin-offs. For those looking to maximize their playtime, Jedi: Survivor stands out as the most urgent completion, while The Witcher 3 remains a bargain outside the subscription for patient gamers.
(Source: Kotaku)