The next trio of monthly games coming to PS Plus Essential and higher tiers of subscription to the service have been revealed for August 2025.

The most notable PS Plus Essential free game for August 2025 is none other than Lies of P. Based on Carlo Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio, the puppet is searching for Mr. Geppetto beginning at the Krat, a city overrun by killer puppets. The soulslike certainly gives Bloodborne vibes, both visually and mechanically.

PlayStation Plus Essential is the lowest tier available in Sony’s subscription service. It offers online multiplayer access, a monthly assortment of free PS4 and PS5 games, cloud storage, and discounts on PlayStation Store purchases. PlayStation Plus Essential costs $79.99 annually, $24.99 for a three-month subscription, or $9.99 monthly.