Sony has announced the PS Plus games for July 2020 – 2 days earlier than scheduled. The reason for this was the 10th anniversary of PlayStation Plus. Now they are available for download in the PS Store. Subscribers can look forward to the following free PS4 games.
PlayStation Plus celebrates anniversary: PS Plus celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 29, 2020. To celebrate, there was not only a new background, but Sony also immediately announced the new free PS Plus games for July 2020.
These PS Plus games are available in July: In line with the anniversary, instead of the usual 2, there are now 3 PS4 games for all PS Plus members. In July, subscribers can look forward to
- NBA 2K20, a basketball simulation
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration – an adventure game
- and Erica, a thriller-adventure
to enjoy.
When can you download the new PS Plus games for free in the PS Store? The 3 free games are now available (July 7) for all players with PS Plus in the PlayStation Store as a digital download.
NBA 2K20
What is NBA 2K20? NBA2K20 is the latest installment in the popular basketball simulation series from 2K Sports. The game was released on September 6, 2019, and focuses on the realistic representation of basketball. The main emphasis is on the US professional league NBA.
Here, everything revolves around basketball. You can showcase your ball skills and skill with the gamepad in the story or in numerous other modes, either solo or with other players in arenas or on street courts.
You should check out the game if you are a die-hard basketball fan on the virtual court. With NBA2K20, there’s a well-rounded package that should appeal to pretty much every basketball enthusiast.
If you generally enjoy sports games with a nearly cinematic presentation and great gameplay, then NBA2K20 might appeal to you – even if basketball games are new territory for you.
This is how NBA 2K20 is rated:
- PS Store: 4 out of 5 stars based on over 5,900 ratings
Link to download in the PS Store: NBA 2K20 – free with PS Plus (From July 7)
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
What is Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration? Rise of the Tomb Raider is a story-driven action-adventure game that features, in addition to a nearly cinematic presentation, various other elements such as jump ‘n’ run, puzzles, exploration, or survival.
In the third-person perspective, you assume the role of the famous tomb raider Lara Croft and embark on an exciting and dangerous journey to Siberia.
After a supernatural experience, Lara is searching for an ancient lost city there and is trying to unravel the secret of immortality. Throughout the thrilling adventure, Lara encounters the mysterious organization Trinity, discovers mysterious locations, solves tricky puzzles, and regularly fights for her survival.
The “20 Year Anniversary” edition includes:
- the new single-player content Blood Ties including PSVR support
- online co-op in endurance mode
- the Extreme Survivor difficulty level for the main campaign
- outfits and weapons for the 20th anniversary as well as 5 classic Lara skins
- all previously released downloadable content
You should check out the game if your heart is already with the Tomb Raider series or you generally enjoy action-adventures. Then you can’t go wrong here – especially not for free (without additional costs).
If you also value cool stories, exciting puzzles, picturesque worlds, and a sense of discovery, then you should also have a lot of fun with the game.
This is how “Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary” is rated:
- PS Store: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 20,000 ratings
Link to download in the PS Store: Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary – free with PS Plus (From July 7)
Erica
What is Erica? It is an emotional adventure game that essentially combines live cinema atmosphere with captivating, tactile gameplay. You play as the titular Erica, a young woman plagued by nightmares about her father’s murder.
However, new clues about the gruesome deed come to light, and it is up to you to uncover the truth behind this shocking tragedy. Every decision affects the further development of the interactive and immersive story.
You should check out the game if you are excited about interactive movies and love thrilling crime stories. But it could also be interesting for die-hard adventure fans. If you like titles such as “Beyond: Two Souls” or “Detroit: Become Human,” then downloading Erica may well be worth it for you.
This is how Erica is rated:
- PS Store: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 1,700 ratings
Link to download in the PS Store: Erica – free with PS Plus (From July 7)
How do I get the free PS Plus games?
This is what you need: The only real prerequisite or hurdle to obtaining the free PlayStation Plus games is an active membership with the paid subscription service.
A PS Plus subscription costs around €60 per year. With this, you typically receive two selected PS4 games per month – as a digital free download in the PS Store. In addition, PS Plus members enjoy several other benefits.
This is why you should choose PS Plus: In addition to the monthly free games, you also receive with PlayStation Plus
- access to online multiplayer in many games
- exclusive discounts in the PS Store
- exclusive in-game content for numerous titles
- access to free trials, where you can try out some full titles for free
What do you think of the PS Plus selection for July? Are you satisfied with the games or did you expect more for the 10th anniversary? By the way, you can still save in the PS Store: Now in the PS Store: 10 exciting offers from the big mid-year sale for your PS4
