PS Plus August 2026 gets an early free game, and it's launching day one

PlayStation Plus subscribers already have one reason to look forward to August. Sony has officially locked in the first PS Plus Essential free game before unveiling the complete monthly lineup. Better yet, it’s landing as a day-one release on PS5.

Sony gives PS Plus members a launch-day freebie

The confirmed title according to PushSquare is Big Walk, the next game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House. Big Walk releases on August 4, 2026, and every PlayStation Plus subscriber can claim it the same day. Unlike some regional game launches, Essential monthly games become available worldwide together.

The multiplayer adventure focuses on teamwork instead of competition. Players explore a large open world, solve environmental puzzles, and rely on communication tools to stay connected. Some challenges even force teammates to communicate without speaking, adding an unusual twist to cooperative gameplay.

More PS Plus games are right around the corner

That being said, Big Walk is only the beginning. Sony is expected to reveal the remaining PlayStation Plus Essential games for August 2026 on July 29, giving subscribers a complete look at next month’s lineup.

Once Big Walk goes live, subscribers should remember to add it to their library. Like every monthly PS Plus Essential title, it remains yours as long as you keep an active PlayStation Plus subscription. As a reminder, here are 9 games that are confirmed to leave PlayStation Plus in August 2026.