The main star of the show here is obviouslyDiablo 4, announced via the official PlayStationXaccount, which fans have been clamoring to get on the service for quite some time. It dominated the charts when it released all the way back in June 2023, and has since managed to draw in newcomers and maintain its loyal fanbase through updates and more. Those jumping into it for the first time in 2025 via the PlayStation Plus July 2025 Essential lineup are absolutely in for a treat.
Diablo 4 Is Coming To PS Plus In July 2025
It’s A Fantastic Game For Newcomers & Fans Alike
Thecritically acclaimedDiablo 4is coming to PlayStation Plus in July 2025, the same month that the service celebrates its 15th anniversary.It is a pretty incredible get for PlayStation Plus, asDiablo 4was nominated for several awards back in 2023, including GOTY. At the Golden Joystick awards, it was nominated for Best Multiplayer Game, PC Game of the Year, and Ultimate Game of the Year, and at the2023 Game Awards, it was nominated for Best Multiplayer Game. While it didn’t win those, it was competing againstBaldur’s Gate 3, so it wasn’t quite a fair fight.
However,Diablo 4is still a phenomenal game and deserves all of those nominations. It has received numerous updates across the years - which actually saw it nominated for Best Evolving Game at the BAFTA awards - and DLC, including theexceptionalVessel of Hatredexpansion, which added a whole new class and exciting new mechanics.Diablo 4has proven itself to be one of the best action-RPGs in quite a while, and its inclusion on PS Plus will mean newcomers will have plenty of other people to play with in its various multiplayer-focused activities.
Diablo 4also features a completely beginner-friendly campaign that’s perfect for those completely new to the series, as well as the aforementioned multiplayer components, which bring together the community for action-packed events. It can be played entirely solo, if you’re so inclined, or with a friend. Miraculously,Diablo 4features couch co-op, meaning that you can grab it for free via PlayStation Plus and then play the full campaign with a friend or family member right by your side.
Every Game Confirmed For PS Plus In July 2025 Right Now
A Great Selection Of Indies And Triple-A
Of course, there are numerous other games available in July’s PS Plus lineup. This includes the wonderful indie game,Jusant, which is developed byLife is Strangedeveloper, Don’t Nod.It is a very short but very sweet gameabout climbing an impossibly large structure and uncovering the truth and mysteries surrounding the civilizations that lived on it. It’s contemplative, beautifully designed, mechanically complex, and narratively interesting, all of which, naturally, ensured thatJusantreviewed extremely wellat launch.
King of Fighters XVis the most recent entry in the franchise, releasing back in 2022. However,despite its age, it still holds up and can compete against its more recent competition, earning itself a place as one of thebest fighting games. It features 39 characters in the base game as well as 22 DLC characters that can be purchased separately. With more than enough mechanical depth to entertain hardcore fans, but a good onboarding process for newcomers,KoFXVis a great choice for July’s PS Plus Essential lineup.
