PS Plus August 2025 Free Games: Lies of P, DayZ & My Hero One’s Justice 2 Debut August 5 🇺🇸

🎉 PlayStation Plus August 2025 Games Revealed — Lies of P, DayZ & My Hero One’s Justice 2 for US Players 🇺🇸

Sony is celebrating its 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus in style for August 2025 with a compelling lineup of free games. From soulslike action to post-apocalyptic survival to anime arena combat, there's something for every type of gamer in the U.S. Let’s break it all down—with dates, details, and why it matters.

📅 Release Window & Special Anniversary Gifts

These titles will be available to PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting August 5 and remain free through September 1.

In honor of the PS Plus 15th anniversary, Sony is also offering free avatar packs featuring iconic franchises like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV, God of War Ragnarök, and Twisted Metal.

🔥 Lies of P: The Dark Souls-Like Gem

Headlining the month is Lies of P, a 2023 action RPG inspired by The Adventures of Pinocchio, set in a haunting Belle Époque–inspired city of Krat. Players battle disfigured puppets and make choices that shape P’s transformation journey.

With over 3 million units sold by mid‑2025, its popularity soared further with the recent Overture DLC expansion.

Reddit users are thrilled: “Lies of P is excellent… they just released a lengthy DLC expansion as well.” This month brings the perfect opportunity to explore it liability free.

🧟 DayZ: Hardcore Survival Redefined

DayZ, launching on PS4 (playable via backward compatibility on PS5), throws players into a brutal, post-apocalyptic open world. Expect intense scavenging, permadeath stakes, and unpredictable PvP encounters.

Officially licensed in the PS Plus tier, it gives survival fans access to one of the most iconic zombie experiences for free.

💥 My Hero One’s Justice 2: Anime Fighting Action

Rounding out the August trio is My Hero One’s Justice 2, a 3D arena fighter packed with characters from My Hero Academia. Use each hero’s unique Quirks in story and versus modes across dynamic arenas.

Though reviews across outlets called it fun but not groundbreaking, fans love it for character variety and flashy movesets.

🎮 Why This Lineup Matters for US Subscribers

Genre breadth: From brutal soulslike RPG (Lies of P) to tactical survival multiplayer (DayZ) to stylized anime fighting (My Hero One’s Justice 2).

Value kill: Lies of P alone often costs $40–$60 and is now included free for two whole months.

Balanced appeal: Ideal for a range of PS users—solo story players, online survivors, and fighting game fans.

Retention boost: The freebies and anniversary avatars help keep U.S. subscribers engaged and satisfied.

⏳ Quick Reactions from U.S. Community

Players on Reddit celebrated seeing Lies of P drop in Essential, with one noting the addition helped them avoid repurchasing.

Others confessed they'd recently bought Lies of P on discount, only to realize it’s now free—leading to that classic mixture of laughter and relief.

✅ Final Take for US PS Subscribers

If you're subscribed to PlayStation Plus Essential, mark August 5 on your calendar. Lies of P brings deep, challenging gameplay and rich narrative. DayZ delivers survival with relentless realism, and My Hero One’s Justice 2 offers lighthearted arena combat. Add 15th anniversary avatars to sweeten the deal—an incredible value month for U.S. gamers.