PS Plus August 2025 Guide: Essential Game Reveal, Major Departures & Predictions 🇺🇸

🚀🎮 What’s Coming & Going on PS Plus in August 2025: Essentials, Extras & Predictions 🇺🇸

Get ready for another ups and downs month on PlayStation Plus! While fans are eagerly awaiting the Essential games reveal on July 30, a slew of standout titles—including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and The Witcher 3—are exiting Extra and Premium on August 19. Here's your ultimate US guide to what to expect and why you should act fast.

📆 Key Dates & Departures in August

Essential games reveal: Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30 AM PDT / 11:30 AM EDT — games then go live on August 5.

Extra & Premium drop-off: Approximately 13 games leave August 19 at 10 AM PT, including major titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Wild Hearts, Bugsnax, EA Sports UFC 5, and multiple Sword Art Online entries.

If you haven’t played them yet, that gives you just over three weeks to experience these blockbusters.

🔥 Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium (Aug 19 deadline)

Must-finish titles before they vanish:

**Star Wars Jedi: Survivor** (PS4/PS5) – an acclaimed Metroid‑vania style Force-filled adventure.

**The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt** – a legendary narrative RPG with critically acclaimed expansions.

**Wild Hearts** – Capcom's beast-hunting take on Monster Hunter.

**Bugsnax** – charming 8–14 hour adventure; easy Platinum time, quirky style.

**EA Sports UFC 5** – fast-action mixed martial arts simulation using Unreal engine.

Plus multiple Sword Art Online games, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and Vacation Simulator.

Reddit consensus says Bugsnax should be first on your list for an easy win.

🎯 Predictions for PS Plus Essential August (Announced July 30)

While Sony hasn’t confirmed the lineup yet, community predictions strongly suggest titles like:

**Resident Evil 4 Remake**

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**Cocoon** (immersive indie gem)

These possibilities stem from Reddit prediction tournaments and fan chatter—bold guesses, but plausible.

🌟 Why This Month Matters for US PS Plus Subscribers

Essential subscribers get a brand-new drop of games on August 5—timed well after the blockbuster July offerings like Diablo 4 and King of Fighters XV.

Extra & Premium members should wrap up time with AAA titles before the August 19 expiration date.

Play through heavy-hitters like The Witcher 3 or Jedi Survivor asap—new games arrive once they drop.

Predictions for Essential leans heavily on Action, Horror, and indie variety, reinforcing Sony’s focus on quality variety.

🎮 How to Plan Your PS Plus August

1. Bookmark July 30 at 11:30 AM EDT to catch Essential game announcement.

2. Play through high-profile titles before August 19:

Prefer PlayStation Only? Focus on The Witcher 3, Jedi Survivor, Wild Hearts

Short but sweet? Hit Bugsnax for easy enjoyment.

3. Check your tier:

Only Essential? Blockbuster games like The Witcher 3 and Jedi Survivor? They won’t be free for you after drop.

Extra or Premium holders should backlog whatever still remaining.

4. Set alerts or download titles in advance, since exiting games remain unplayable after removal.

✅ Final Takeaways

August 19 is a Rome not to miss: EA Sports UFC 5, Witcher 3, Jedi Survivor, Wild Hearts, plus multiple anime JRPGs leave service.

Predictions for Essential tier drop on August 5 point to big titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake or Cocoon.

If you want the big games? Now is your chance before they’re gone. If you prefer new drop? Stay tuned from July 30 for the reveal.