Play psychic super spy, settle in with a cozy farming sim and reshape the world with a photo with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for September.  Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder will be available to PlayStation Plus members from September 2.

Let’s take a closer look at the games. 

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Psychonauts 2 | PS4

Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, an

I can’t believe it’s been just over nine years since No Man’s Sky first launched. No Man’s Sky Voyagers releases today, and it’s one of our most ambitious updates.

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At the recent Monterey Car Week, Chevrolet unveiled not one, but two future looks into their flagship Corvette. With the free Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7, you can drive both: the 2,000 hp, fully EV ’25 Corvette CX Concept and the race-prepped Corvette CX.R Concept Vision Gran Turismo Concept powered by a twin-turbo V-8 and three electric motors that also puts out 2,000 hp. The ’26 Afeela 1 and ’02 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V are additional models making their way to GT7, as are an Extra Menu, three new events and Tokyo Bay as a Scapes location.

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PlayStation Store welcomes an all-new promotion, starting August 27. For a limited time*, Ready, Set, Play will offer a vast selection of games, including blockbuster franchises, acclaimed indies and standalone greats, at discount. The question then is, where do you start?

We’re here to help you with the answer. Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

• A Fisherman’s Tale 2
• A Plague Tale: Innocence
• Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition
• AC Mirage + Valhalla Bundle
• Actraiser Renaissance
• Ad Infinitum – Nightmare Edition
• AEW: Fight Forever – Ultimate Edition
• After the Fall
• After the Fall (PSVR2 standard edition)
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Premium Edition
• Age of Mythology: Retold
• Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition
• Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
• Alien: Isolation – The Collection
• Aliens: Dark Descent
• Alone in the Dark – Digital Deluxe Edition
• AO Tennis 2
• Arizona Sunshine® Remake
• Arkane Collection PS5
• Assassin’s Creed III Remastered
• Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Gold Edition
• Assassin’s Creed Origins – Deluxe Edition
• Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass
• Astria Ascending
• Atomic Heart – Premium Edition
• Atomic Heart – Standard Edition
• Attractio
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Deluxe Edition
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition
• Away: Journey to the Unexpected
• Balatro
• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
• Barbie Project Friendship™
• Batman: Arkham VR
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Digital Pro Edition (Day Zero)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Digital Deluxe Edition
• Call of Duty: WWII – Digital Deluxe
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
• Capcom Collab Pack
• Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – Deluxe Edition
• Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 DLC MegaPack
• Caravan Sandwitch
• Cassiodora
• Children of Morta
• Children of Zodiarcs
• Chroma Squad
• Chronos: Before the Ashes
• Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising – Nemesis Edition
• College Football 26 Deluxe Edition
• Commandos 2 & Commandos 3 – Bundle Digital
• Commandos: Origins – Deluxe Edition
• CONSCRIPT
• CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
• Cult of the Lamb
• Cyberpunk 2077
• CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
• Dead Island 2 Main Game
• Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package
• Dead Space
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut
• DEATHLOOP (GAME)
• Deliver At All Costs
• Demon’s Souls
• Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Edition
• Destroy All Humans!
• Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
• Devil May Cry HD Collection
• Diablo® IV Vessel of Hatred Deluxe Edition
• Digital Deluxe Edition
• DiRT Rally 2.0: Game of the Year Edition
• Disciples: Liberation Digital Deluxe Edition
• Dishonored 2
• Dis

Since we first announced Lumines Arise during the State of Play in June, we’ve been inundated with the same question from fans: When will the demo be available?! And the answer is…right now! You can play the limited-time Lumines Arise Demo on PlayStation 5 now through September 3 and try out three single-player stages and help us network test the all-new multiplayer Burst Battle mode.

We also have a release date for the full game—November 11, 2025. Pre-orders start today (and include a 10% discount for PS Plus subscribers!)—go to the PS Store page for that and to download the demo.

Lumines for all

Never played a Lumines game before? Or forgot how it works? Or never “got it” in the first place? Good news: Arise is incredibly easy for anyone to get into, thanks to an excellent interactive tutorial that walks you through everything, step-by-step. (And even old pros won’t wanna miss the intro to new mechanics like Burst!)

The Demo only features one difficulty (Easy – the final game will have four different levels), but you’ll also find robust options to fit every play style under “Accessibility” in the Options menu. Want to just groove to the music and not worry about time pressure, or a “Game Over” when you top out? Try the “No Stress Lumines” options for that! Want to strip away the visual flourishes to focus more on the gameplay? There’s options for that! Or playing on your PlayStation Portal and want to zoom in to get the most out of your portable screen real estate? There’s options for that, too!

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For too long, we’ve waited and watched as The Gloom expands to swallow more innocent star systems. For too long, we’ve let the Terminds wreak havoc on our colonies, our cities, our homes. The Terminids have pushed into our territory for long enough.

Now, with new recruits trained and ready, it’s time to push into unknown territory. Into the Unjust comes to Helldivers 2 on September 2.

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What’s up, everyone? I’m gonna assume you’ve already seen the announcement trailer for Grasshopper Manufacture’s all-new title, Romeo Is A Dead Man. If not, then do yourself a favor and go watch it now. It’s cool – I’ll wait two and a half minutes.

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The official start of the season may be two months away, but basketball is back with NBA 2K26 hitting PS5 and PS4 September 5. The latest entry brings a new gameplay system powered by machine learning, studying today’s superstars, and fun pick-up and play options. 2K invited me to go hands-on with the game  before it launches September 5 on PS5, and I’m here to share what I learned on the court.

Also launching starting on September 12 (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) and on September 18 (Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) is the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle. Read on for full details

Better ball

2K26 puts considerable effort into improving both sides of the floor, with notable offensive and defensive enhancements. New machine-learning technology helps capture the fundamentals of the game. While playing, I noticed players would run and get set by firmly planting their feet, instead of a gliding effect. While driving into the paint, they would also stop and accurately respond to a defender in their lane. These details add a realistic weight to the sport.

Enhanced Rhythm Shooting

You can still flick down-up on the right analog stick or simply press square to start your shooting motion, then release at the correct timing for the individual player’s shoot release. However, now the tempo of the play, like in real life, affects your shot. When a good defender bogged me down, I could quickly release my shot and intentionally release it early for a decisive bucket. With a high basketball IQ, any shot has the potential to be a good shot. 

Defensive battles

Players can swing a game in their favor if the shots aren’t falling, thanks to new improvements centered around real-world tactics. Around the player’s feet, you will see new Rebound Timing Feedback as a green meter that will flash to indicate a well-timed rebound. Learning Chet Holmgren’s rebound timing made me nearly unstoppable under the rim and made me focus on an aspect of the game I had neglected before. 

Collisions and interior defense both benefit from a revamped system-driven tech that allows for more real-time interactions instead of scripted mocap animations. If you want to stop a fast break or crowd the lane, players will stop, adjust, and even collide realistically. The game rewards paying attention to the action when the ball isn’t in your hand.

Arena atmosphere

The devs also upgraded the game spectacle during downtime and timeouts with new crowd variety, interactions, and on-court performances. Cheerleader routines and mascot antics are fun, but my favorite by far was the dance cam. These moments captured the feel of attending a game live and the sense of community that attending a sporting event can create.

MyTEAM updates 

MyTEAM has received a significant remodel with Triple Threat Park turning Sunset Beach into a nighttime venue. Players are greeted with neon lights, fireworks, and other details that can only be appreciated after dark. Pulling cards and collecting players has also become an even bigger spectacle with dramatic reveals and added flair.  

Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with talented game developers from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the PlayStation MENA Hero Project. This initiative was launched with a simple goal: to identify and support original voices and empower creators from emerging regions to tell their stories through games.

Today, we’re thrilled to announce the first cohort of titles supported under the MENA Hero Project, each one a unique reflection of the creativity, and spirit of developers in the region.

The First Cohort of MENA Hero Project Games

Red Bandits | Developer: Team Agenda | Country: Saudi Arabia

Red Bandits is a fast-paced robbery action game set in a hyper-capitalist age where one company rules the world through complete monopoly. In this world, a newly formed thieves organization known as the Red Bandits, emerges to challenge the system and spark a rebellion. You play as Stutt, a seasoned old thief with a stuttering condition and a mysterious past he can’t fully remember.

Break into the company’s fortified floors, take down the powerful board of directors, and bring back a de-monopolized world order. With a dynamic cover system, evolving heists, and a vibrant comrades’ hideout, Red Bandits blends fast, stylish action with a deeply personal story of rebellion.

Robbing its way to PS5 and PC.

Enci’s Solution | Developer: Dark Emerald | Country: United Arab Emirates

Exiled by humans centuries ago, the Aeons are confined to the desolate underground. Their village is safe, but beyond the gates, danger lurks at every corner, and not everyone can be trusted. No one has left the village before, except for Ji’we.

Inspired by techno-dystopian aesthetics, Enci’s Solution is a hand-painted, 2.5D narrative platformer following the story of Ji’we, a young Aeon venturing out into the unknown in an attempt to save his dearest friend. Stumbling upon Enci, a lost encyclopedic robot who finds himself far from home, the two form an unusual bond and set out together to the surface of planet Regalia. 

Play through 40+ levels with increasing difficulty and explore uncharted territories. Find collectibles and uncover the secrets they carry about the world and its odd inhabitants. Keep an eye out for hidden levels and challenge yourself to think outside the box.

Will you find your solution on PS5 and PC?

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Last week, we asked you to share moments from Senua’s harrowing journey in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

UkFemshep shares the top half of Senua’s head peeking out from water.

Photoingame shares a black and white profile shot of Senua looking up.

MdeavorVP shares Senua raising her torch in a field of darkness

LastGlass_VP shares a head-on portrait of Senua with ceremonial face paint and symbols.

JarrinWasHere shares a dual-toned side profile of Senua

Keng_console shares a macro shot of Senua’s wide-open eye

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Sword of the Sea
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 27, 2025 

Next week, grab your sword! Share moments bringing sea life back to the deserts of Sword of the Sea (a recent August Game Catalog title) using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.