Arrowhead Game Studios confirmed earlier today that Helldivers 2 would be hitting the PS Plus Game Catalog alongside the Devoid of Liberty update. Now the full August lineup is out, and it's one of the stronger monthly drops in recent memory.
The complete list covers 8 new Game Catalog additions and 2 Classics Catalog titles, with most games going live on August 18, 2026.
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What's actually in the August lineup
Here's the thing: two games carry this month's announcement and everything else is a bonus. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II landing in the catalog is a genuine surprise given how recently it launched, and Helldivers 2 is already live today with the new Devoid of Liberty update in tow. That pairing alone makes August worth paying attention to.
The rest of the Game Catalog additions fill out the month nicely. Dying Light 2 and Metro Exodus are both meaty open-world games that reward dozens of hours of play. Vampire Survivors is an easy recommendation for anyone who hasn't touched it yet. Hell is Us, Two Point Museum, and Umamusume Pretty Derby: Party Dash round out the eight.
Full game list with platform availability
The Classics Catalog additions
Two PS2-era games are joining the Classics Catalog this month. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the fourth and final entry in Capcom's samurai action series, and it holds up better than most people remember. Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire is the nostalgia pick, available on both PS5 and PS4.
Neither title is a headline grab, but PS2 Classics additions are always welcome for players who missed them the first time around.
What to download first
If you're jumping into the catalog this month, Helldivers 2 is the obvious starting point given the timing with the Devoid of Liberty update. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the longer-term investment, a dense RPG that'll keep you busy well past September.
For players with a PS5 looking to prep storage ahead of upcoming releases, the Saros file size and pre-load date guide is worth checking before you start downloading everything at once.
PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can access the full Game Catalog lineup. If you want to dig into more of what's available on PS5 right now, the GTA 6 PS5 exclusive features guide breaks down everything the platform offers for one of the biggest games currently running. For everything else dropping this month, the full gaming guides hub has you covered.
