The same game appearing in two different subscription tiers within the same month—that's the standout detail in PS Plus's August 2026 lineup. "Dying Light 2: Stay Human" is listed as a free game under Essential while also showing up as a bonus title in the Extra and Premium tiers, with both PS5 and PS4 versions included.
The full lineup will be announced in two waves. The Essential tier lineup will be revealed on July 29, with games available for download starting August 4. Extra and Premium tiers won't be announced until August 12, and players will have to wait until August 18 to start playing.
The Essential Trio: Co-op Walking, Post-Apocalyptic Survival, and Psychological Horror
The three confirmed Essential-tier titles couldn't be more different in tone. "Big Walk" is a PS5-focused multiplayer co-op adventure that emphasizes communication over combat—players use various tools to stay connected with companions in an open world, with the official description even mentioning lighthearted antics like "stealing your friend's telescope and kicking it into the sea," leaning fully into casual social vibes.
"Dying Light 2: Stay Human," meanwhile, jumps 20 years past the events of the original. Players take control of Aiden Caldwell, a courier navigating between surviving settlements, driven by his search for his long-lost sister Mia—a mission tied to a brutal childhood memory involving Dr. Waltz's cruel experiments. The PS4 version launches alongside it.
