Published on July 1st, 2021 | by Andrew Bistak
PlayStation Plus July Games Lineup | Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, A Plague Tale: Innocence
The PlayStation Plus July lineup packs in thrilling firefights, wrestling superstars, intense horror and martial arts action. From Tuesday, 6 July, PlayStation Plus members will be able to add Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and A Plague Tale: Innocence to their console library. In addition, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is also available to PlayStation Plus members for a second month until Monday, 2 August.
Let’s take a closer look at the games…
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 | PS4
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 delivers a trio of action-packed multiplayer-modes* for first-person shooter fans. First there’s the series’ iconic multiplayer experience pitting players against each other worldwide. Second, is the fan-favourite Zombies experience, letting you and friends battle the undead. Last but not least is Blackout, an intense large-map mode inspired by battle royale. Blackout brings together characters, locations, weapons and gear from across the series in all-out survival combat – all with a unique Black Ops twist.
WWE 2K Battlegrounds | PS4
The world of WWE is your battleground with over-the-top, arcade action as your favourite WWE Superstars and Legends battle in interactive environments around the world. Play through a new story mode while unlocking unique characters and Battlegrounds. Compete using special abilities and power-ups in match types like Steel Cage, Royal Rumble, and more! Compete in Online Tournaments or stake your claim as King of the Battleground against players from around the world!* Plus, battle it out in local multiplayer and dominate your friends.
A Plague Tale: Innocence | PS5 version only**
The critically acclaimed adventure releases on PS5 with 4K native resolution***, targeted 60 FPS, highly improved visuals, and fast loading – and makes its debut onto PlayStation Plus. Follow the tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown | PS4
Sega’s iconic one-on-one battler gets remade for a new generation by Yakuza and Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. This console exclusive allows both VF veterans and newcomers to experience the intense martial arts combat, deep strategy, and intricately balanced gameplay of the groundbreaking 3D fighter in stunning HD. New online features* – like custom tournaments supporting up to 16 players and live spectating – join classic modes like Rank Match, Arcade, and VF5’s famously robust Training to deliver the definitive Virtua Fighter experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and A Plague Tale: Innocence will be available to download from Tuesday, 6 July through to Monday, 2 August.
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, 2 August.
And remember, players still have time to download June’s PlayStation Plus games lineup, with Star Wars: Squadrons and Operation Tango available until Monday, 5 July.
To learn more about the PlayStation Plus lineup for July, head to the PlayStation Blog.