PS Plus loses nine games in August—what to finish before Dead Island 2 exits

The key deadline is 18 August: once these titles rotate out, an active PS Plus Extra or Premium membership will no longer provide access. Players who want to keep playing after that date will need to purchase the relevant game, so this is the time to choose one priority rather than start several unfinished downloads.

The confirmed departures are Dead Island 2, Unicorn Overlord, Earth Defense Force 6, Harold Halibut, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Röki, Onee Chanbara Origin, Bomber Crew, and Space Crew: Legendary Edition. Several had initially been scheduled to leave in July before their availability was extended into August, but subscribers should treat the new date as the final cutoff.

How to prioritize the August exits

If you have been actively playing Dead Island 2 or Unicorn Overlord, make those your first choices: existing progress is more valuable than beginning a fresh game with only a few weeks left. Pick one campaign, finish its main path, then decide whether its remaining side content justifies buying it after removal. Avoid dividing your time between both unless you already know which one you will continue owning.

For players looking to sample something new before the swap, use the remaining catalog time for a focused trial of Harold Halibut, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Röki, or Onee Chanbara Origin. The practical goal is simple: play enough to determine whether a purchase is worthwhile, rather than treating every departure as a completion obligation. Earth Defense Force 6, Bomber Crew, and Space Crew: Legendary Edition are better reserved for players already committed to them.

Before the catalog change, check that your saves are current, note any unfinished objectives, and remove games you have decided not to return to from your immediate backlog. Finish one priority game first; purchase only the title whose progress or replay value you genuinely intend to keep beyond 18 August.