Lies of P leads August's lineup of PS Plus games
The headliner is undoubtedly Lies of P , the surprisingly great Pinocchio-flavored soulslike from 2023. South Korea-based studio Neowiz's twisted take on the oft-reimagined children's novel stood out in what is now an overwhelmingly crowded genre, thanks to its stylish Belle Epoque-era setting and slick combat. There aren't many better FromSoft tribute acts around. The post-apocalyptic survival game DayZ launched on PS4 with not-exactly-glowing reviews in 2019, but is still getting fairly regular updates in 2025. Meanwhile, 3D arena fighter My Hero One's Justice 2 is worth checking out for fans of the My Hero Academia manga on which it's based.
As it continues to mark 15 years of its Game Pass -rivalling subscription service, Sony has announced that from August 5, members can download a set of anniversary avatars. Themed around the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 , Hogwarts Legacy , Diablo IV and God of War Ragnarok , as well as cult retro favorite Twisted Metal , these are also available to subscribers on all tiers.
As for last month's games, you have until August 4 to add Diablo IV , The King of Fighters XV and Jusant to your game library.
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