PS Plus Extra and Premium: August 2026 Game Departures Announced

As the calendar turns toward the end of summer, Sony has officially confirmed the list of titles departing the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs. For subscribers who keep a close eye on their backlog or are dedicated trophy hunters, this announcement serves as a final call to experience some acclaimed games before they leave the service on August 18, 2026.

Notable Titles Leaving the Service

This month’s exit list includes nine titles in total, featuring some heavy hitters. The most significant departure is 'Dead Island 2', the high-octane zombie action game set in a vibrant, gore-filled California. For fans of strategy, the critically acclaimed tactical-RPG 'Unicorn Overlord' is also heading out, marking a major loss for the library.

Other notable departures include:

• Harold Halibut: An artistic, narrative-driven experience.
• Roki: A charming, modern take on the classic point-and-click adventure genre.
• Earth Defense Force 6: A massive time sink for those who love large-scale co-op chaos.

Time to Complete and Platinum

For those looking to rush their completions, we have analyzed the average time required to clear these games:

• Dead Island 2: ~15 hours for the campaign, ~30 hours for the Platinum trophy.
• Unicorn Overlord: ~45 hours to finish, ~60 hours for the completionist route.
• Earth Defense Force 6: ~40 hours to finish, though the Platinum may take up to 250 hours.
• Harold Halibut: 10 hours for the story, 15+ hours for the Platinum.
• Roki: Approximately 10 hours for a full completion.

All games mentioned will officially exit the PS Plus catalog on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, before 11:00 AM CET. Make sure to download and play them before the deadline passes.