PS Plus introduces Modern Warfare III in July, along with two other games that are worth your attention.

      The lackluster Call of Duty campaign is accompanied by remastered multiplayer maps, alongside For the King II and CrossCode.

      PlayStation Blog

      Starting July 7, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have access to a new selection of games, featuring the most significant title Sony has offered in its Monthly Games in some time. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III takes center stage in this month's lineup, joined by the cooperative fantasy RPG For the King II and the retro-inspired action RPG CrossCode. All three titles will be available on both PS5 and PS4 and will remain accessible until August 3.

      A blockbuster with a troubled reception

      Modern Warfare III did not receive a warm welcome upon its release. In our review, we described the campaign as unremarkable, with its four-hour story failing to hold up against earlier entries in the trilogy. The Cross-Gen Bundle made available through PS Plus includes the campaign along with a collection of remastered multiplayer maps from the 2009 original and Modern Warfare Zombies, which allows squads to team up in an open-world mode.

      Call of Duty

      With the game now included in a subscription, trying out the full package and forming your own opinion about the campaign comes at no real cost. Even if the narrative does not capture your interest, the multiplayer aspect alone makes it worthwhile to add to your collection. The maps carry two decades of nostalgia, while Zombies provides an additional incentive to stick around after the story concludes.

      Two smaller games deliver real value

      The remainder of July's offerings leans towards slower, more intimate experiences. For the King II is a four-player cooperative RPG that fuses roguelite elements with tabletop-style strategy, serving as a sequel to a game that gained a dedicated following due to its genre-blending mechanics. Players can expect a combination of turn-based battles, resource management, and unpredictable runs that enhance the enjoyment of playing with friends.

      Curve Digital

      CrossCode features 16-bit graphics alongside real-time combat and dungeon puzzles, feeling more aligned with classic action-adventure games than modern RPGs. Its sci-fi narrative and precision platforming have earned it a cult status since its initial release, making this an excellent opportunity for those who missed it before.

      Radical Fish Games

      Sony has maintained the Monthly Games tier stable, even as it increased prices on shorter subscription plans earlier this year. Whether this adjustment feels justified may depend on which of these three games you would actually be willing to purchase at full price.

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