PlayStation Marks 15th Anniversary of PS Plus, Unveils July 2025 Essential Games Featuring Diablo IV and Jusant

PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025 Unveiled

Subscribers to the PS Plus Essential tier can look forward to an exciting lineup of complimentary games for July 2025. The highlight of this month is Diablo IV, accompanied by Jusant and The King of Fighters XV. These titles not only enrich the PlayStation Plus library but also mark a special occasion—the 15th anniversary of the service, originally launched on June 29, 2010.

Nick Maguire, the Vice President of Global Services, Global Sales, and Business Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment, expressed excitement for the anniversary in a new blog post, stating, “We hope you can join us for a number of celebratory activities we have planned this summer to commemorate this incredible milestone.”

Availability and Special Offers

Starting July 1, PS Plus subscribers will gain access to Diablo IV, Jusant, and The King of Fighters XV. In addition to these new titles, several exciting benefits and discounts will be available throughout the week, celebrating the platform’s milestone anniversary.

Free Multiplayer Weekend

One standout feature of this month’s celebrations includes a free online multiplayer weekend from June 28-29, allowing all PlayStation players—subscription or not—to connect and play with friends.

Exclusive Benefits for Premium Subscribers

The PS Plus Premium tier boasts exclusive deals, such as a 15% discount on films from the Sony Pictures Core app. Premium members will also receive access to game trials, including Monster Hunter Wilds and WWE 2K25.

Additional Offers for All Subscribers

During the anniversary festivities, all PS Plus subscribers can enjoy a weekend discount offer on the PlayStation Store. Furthermore, players can download a special Valorant PS Plus Pack, featuring exclusive cosmetics for in-game display.

Maguire noted that more announcements are anticipated throughout July, including updates on PS Plus Extra and Premium tier additions. For further details on the comprehensive anniversary celebrations, players can visit the PlayStation Plus section on the PlayStation website.

Reflecting on 15 Years of PlayStation Plus

In reflecting on this milestone, Maguire affirmed, “In the last 15 years, we have been focused on providing access to quality game experiences through PlayStation Plus, along with key benefits such as exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, online multiplayer access, Cloud Game Streaming and more. Since the launch of our Monthly Games benefit (previously known as Instant Game Collection), more than 500 monthly games have been offered.”

He concluded with gratitude for the community, stating, “Thank you for coming on our PlayStation Plus journey. There’s plenty more to look forward to, including many more great games to come.”

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