Recently in a blog post, PlayStation announced August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup that included games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Wild Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, and a few more games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members.
These games have been made live from today onwards. Let’s get to know more about these newly added games.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [PS4, PS5]
You are Geralt of Rivia, the mercenary monster slayer. Before you stand a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world. The PS5 version of the game has been enhanced with numerous visual and technical improvements, including a vastly improved level of detail, faster loading times, a range of community-created and newly developed mods for the game, real-time ray tracing, 3D audio support, and more.
Wild Hearts Standard Edition [PS5]
Wild Hearts is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in a seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise, and in partnership with EA Originals, Wild Hearts takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
Cult Of The Lamb [PS4, PS5]
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger who must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies, and defeat rival cult leaders to absorb their power and assert your cult’s dominance.
Ride 5 [PS5]
Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you’re truly racing at break-neck speed. Find your favorite bikes and check out new ones in the ultimate motorcycle game! Race on over 35 tracks and collect more than 200 bikes from world-renowned manufacturers, each element is designed to feel like you’re riding a real bike.
Watch Dogs 2 [PS4]
Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale.
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection [PS4, PS5]
The culmination of the Sword Art Online game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub-scenarios! Based on Sword Art Online’s War of Underworld anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battle against the forces of the Dark Territory.
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker [PS4]
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris [PS4]
Set in Underworld, an expansive world introduced in the Sword Art Online anime, Kirito sets out on an adventure in the series’ latest RPG. Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters.
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet [PS4]
Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third-person shooting in this action RPG. Encounter enemies and run into new and familiar faces from the Sword Art Online series. Journey through a world of guns where after a chance encounter you’ll gain the help of a very rare AI, ArFA-Sys.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization [PS4]
2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game, though familiar to him, is not the same as the one he escaped years ago. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization features a massive expansive world, multiplayer mode to enjoy the game with three other players online, and embodies its MMORPG origins thanks to its MMORPG-like interface, 16-character teams, and fierce raid Boss battles.
PlayStation Plus August Game Catalog games live today:
➕ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
➕ Wild Hearts
➕ Cult of the Lamb
➕ Ride 5
➕ Watch Dogs 2
➕ Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
➕ 4 Sword Art Online titles pic.twitter.com/l2jVxdE6ni— PlayStation (@PlayStation) August 20, 2024
