PS Plus includes Modern Warfare III in July, along with two other games that are definitely worth playing.

      The unremarkable Call of Duty campaign is accompanied by remastered multiplayer maps, along with For the King II and CrossCode.

      PlayStation Blog

      PlayStation Plus subscribers are set to receive a new selection starting July 7, featuring one of the most prominent titles Sony has offered in the Monthly Games in some time. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III leads this month's offerings, alongside the cooperative fantasy RPG For the King II and the retro-style action RPG CrossCode. All three games will be accessible on PS5 and PS4 and will remain available until August 3.

      A blockbuster with a tumultuous launch

      Modern Warfare III did not receive a warm welcome upon release. In our review, we described the campaign as unremarkable, with a four-hour storyline that struggled to stand up against previous installments in the trilogy. The Cross-Gen Bundle available on PS Plus includes this campaign as well as a set of remastered multiplayer maps from the 2009 original and Modern Warfare Zombies, an open-world mode allowing teams to cooperate.

      Call of Duty

      With the game available for free with a subscription, there’s no real expense in trying out the entire package and forming your own opinion about the campaign. Even if the story doesn’t appeal to you, the multiplayer aspect alone makes it worth adding to your collection. The maps come with a legacy of goodwill spanning two decades, and Zombies offers an extra incentive to continue playing after the main story concludes.

      Two lesser-known games provide the real appeal

      The remainder of July’s offerings leans towards more thoughtful, personal gameplay experiences. For the King II is a four-player cooperative RPG that merges roguelite mechanics with tabletop-style strategy, serving as a sequel to a game that garnered a dedicated fan base due to its genre-blending approach. Expect a combination of turn-based battles, resource management, and unpredictable gameplay sessions that reward teamwork.

      Curve Digital

      CrossCode combines 16-bit aesthetics with real-time combat and dungeon challenges, resembling an old-school action-adventure more than a modern RPG. Its sci-fi narrative and engaging platforming have earned it a devoted following since its inception, and this serves as a great opportunity to experience it if you missed the initial release.

      Radical Fish Games

      Sony has maintained the Monthly Games tier even as it has increased prices for shorter subscription plans earlier this year. Whether this adjustment feels justified may depend on which of these three titles you would actually consider purchasing at full price.

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