{"id":6081,"date":"2022-08-31T16:38:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/31\/playstation-plus-monthly-games-and-game-catalog-lineup-for-september-revealed\/"},"modified":"2022-08-31T16:38:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:38:42","slug":"playstation-plus-monthly-games-and-game-catalog-lineup-for-september-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/31\/playstation-plus-monthly-games-and-game-catalog-lineup-for-september-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog lineup for September revealed\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">It\u2019s been more than two months since the all-new PlayStation Plus completed its launch rollout in late June, and we are pleased to see the positive feedback we\u2019ve gotten from our members. This includes games available on the service, such as Stray, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla, which are among some of the top games played so far from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Today, we\u2019re excited to share the lineup we have in store for the month of September that we are adding to both the Monthly Games lineup for all members and Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members on PlayStation Plus.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Monthly Games are available from September 6, and Game Catalog and Classics from September 20. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the packed month ahead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Essential | Monthly Games | Available September 6 (until October 3)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Need for Speed Heat | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set. By day, Palm City hosts the Speedhunter Showdown, a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customize and upgrade your high-performance cars. At night, ramp up the intensity in illicit street races that build your reputation, getting you access to bigger races and better parts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Granblue Fantasy: Versus | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works brings the Granblue Fantasy universe to PlayStation in an action-packed, head-to-head fighter. Granblue Fantasy: Versus features a colorful cast, each with a unique fighting style. Also includes an RPG mode that features an all-new, original story. Play solo or team up with a friend to fight waves of enemies in thrilling action-RPG combat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Toem | PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover mysteries in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog | Available September 20\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Deathloop | PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Dishonored developer Arkane Lyon returns with a first person shooter tale of two rival assassins trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle \u2013 try new paths, gather intel, and find new weapons and abilities. Alternatively, play as Julianne to protect the loop by invading other players\u2019 games and stopping Colt in his tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed Origins | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Explore the gigantic and unpredictable lands of ancient Egypt in this open world action RPG. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as you go back to the one founding moment: The origins of the Assassin\u2019s Brotherhood. Engage into multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Watch Dogs 2 | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Explore this dynamic open-world as you attempt to take down an invasive operating system, hacking into every connected device and develop different playstyles as you upgrade your hacker tools. Take those skills online\u00a0with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Relive \u2013 and battle in \u2013 historic moments in the Dragon Ball saga in this mashup between brawler and action RPG. Build your own character with an in-depth creation system, explore the city hub then time travel back to iconic moments from the series and use your might to battle against \u2013 and alongside \u2013 some recognizable faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This management game about dying has you playing as Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chicory: A Colorful Tale | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This top-down adventure game is set in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, unlock new abilities to reach new locations. Take on dozens of side quests, including mail delivery, art classes and photo taking. You can even play with friends and paint together in local co-op!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Monster Energy Supercross \u2013 The Official Videogame 5 | PS4, PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Race to become champion, race against friends and even build the perfect track in this indoor supercross sim. Take on career mode, moving from 250SX up to challenging the heroes of the 450X class, all the while keeping your rider racing fit, to achieve ultimate success. Tinker with the Track Editor mode or take on friends online or in split-screen in multiplayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX | PS4, PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Complete with new HD graphics, gameplay improvements and animations, rediscover all the levels from the original Miracle World, as well as brand new levels which expand the lore and story behind Alex Kidd. Transport straight into the classic with Retro Mode at any point during the game, and switch between reimagined music or remastered originals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Play Through 20 Rabbids Invasion episodes, interacting with the cuddly critters while the show runs, competing with friends and family to chase high scores and unlock new content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Rayman Legends | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rayman and friends return in this fantastic 2D platformer, packed with all-new levels packed with inventive challenges that\u2019ll test your reflexes (and your friends\u2019 with 4 player co-op online and local), as well as unlockable mini-games and even stages from the original Rayman Origins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game \u2013 Complete Edition | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat \u2019em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Play as your favorite characters, level up and learn new awesome abilities, unlock secret items and modes, summon powerful allies, and more! Team up with friends and combine your skills to battle your way through waves of tough enemies, or compete with them in awesome mini-games like Dodgeball, all on your way to defeat the League of Ramona\u2019s Evil Exes!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Premium | Classics | Available September 20\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Syphon Filter 2 | PS1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Agency operatives Gabe Logan and Lian Xing discover that a plot to sell off the deadly Syphon Filter virus stems from within their own organization. As they attempt to expose the conspirators and prevent the sale, the Agency responds by alerting military and police forces that Logan and Xing must be eliminated. Originally released in 2000, Syphon Filter 2 is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Sly Collection | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Sly Collection features a trio of stealth action adventures in the form of the original Sly Cooper, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. But that\u2019s not all the Sly goodness you can enjoy this month\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-default-font\">The pages of the Thievius Raccoonus are disappearing and now Sly and The Gang must get back together to save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever! Travel through time, meeting and playing as Sly\u2019s ancestors as you race to recover the past to save their future.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Bentley\u2019s Hackpack | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Featuring three of the retro inspired arcade mini-games from Sly Cooper Thieves in Time, Bentley\u2019s Hackpack introduces an additional 20 levels and 100 challenges to each game. The games also include tons of Sly Cooper loot to collect and cameos from the whole Sly Cooper gang.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-default-font\"><strong>Toy Story 3 | PSP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Help Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys ensure no toy gets left behind and enjoy mini-games in this adventure originally released on the PSP, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Kingdom of Paradise | PSP\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Embark on an epic action RPG as an outcast swordsman, one of the last of his clan, must unlock secrets once thought lost and restore harmony to the land. Originally released on PSP, the game is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Last chance to download August\u2019s PlayStation Plus Essential titles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">PlayStation Plus members should be sure to add the following titles to their game library by September 5: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 and Little Nightmares.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6f8Qk4f869gsmMeZqzLHXK?si=2da5790c8e434856\">check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify<\/a>, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog lineup for September revealed\u00a0<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s been more than two months since the all-new PlayStation Plus completed its launch rollout in late June, and we are pleased to see the positive feedback we\u2019ve gotten from our members. This includes games available on the service, such as Stray, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla, which are among some of the top games played so far from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Today, we\u2019re excited to share the lineup we have in store for the month of September that we are adding to both the Monthly Games lineup for all members and Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members on PlayStation Plus.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Monthly Games are available from September 6, and Game Catalog and Classics from September 20. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the packed month ahead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Essential | Monthly Games | Available September 6 (until October 3)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Need for Speed Heat | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set. By day, Palm City hosts the Speedhunter Showdown, a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customize and upgrade your high-performance cars. At night, ramp up the intensity in illicit street races that build your reputation, getting you access to bigger races and better parts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Granblue Fantasy: Versus | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works brings the Granblue Fantasy universe to PlayStation in an action-packed, head-to-head fighter. Granblue Fantasy: Versus features a colorful cast, each with a unique fighting style. Also includes an RPG mode that features an all-new, original story. Play solo or team up with a friend to fight waves of enemies in thrilling action-RPG combat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Toem | PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover mysteries in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog | Available September 20\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Deathloop | PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Dishonored developer Arkane Lyon returns with a first person shooter tale of two rival assassins trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle \u2013 try new paths, gather intel, and find new weapons and abilities. Alternatively, play as Julianne to protect the loop by invading other players\u2019 games and stopping Colt in his tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed Origins | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Explore the gigantic and unpredictable lands of ancient Egypt in this open world action RPG. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as you go back to the one founding moment: The origins of the Assassin\u2019s Brotherhood. Engage into multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Watch Dogs 2 | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Explore this dynamic open-world as you attempt to take down an invasive operating system, hacking into every connected device and develop different playstyles as you upgrade your hacker tools. Take those skills online\u00a0with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Relive \u2013 and battle in \u2013 historic moments in the Dragon Ball saga in this mashup between brawler and action RPG. Build your own character with an in-depth creation system, explore the city hub then time travel back to iconic moments from the series and use your might to battle against \u2013 and alongside \u2013 some recognizable faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This management game about dying has you playing as Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chicory: A Colorful Tale | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This top-down adventure game is set in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, unlock new abilities to reach new locations. Take on dozens of side quests, including mail delivery, art classes and photo taking. You can even play with friends and paint together in local co-op!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Monster Energy Supercross \u2013 The Official Videogame 5 | PS4, PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Race to become champion, race against friends and even build the perfect track in this indoor supercross sim. Take on career mode, moving from 250SX up to challenging the heroes of the 450X class, all the while keeping your rider racing fit, to achieve ultimate success. Tinker with the Track Editor mode or take on friends online or in split-screen in multiplayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX | PS4, PS5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Complete with new HD graphics, gameplay improvements and animations, rediscover all the levels from the original Miracle World, as well as brand new levels which expand the lore and story behind Alex Kidd. Transport straight into the classic with Retro Mode at any point during the game, and switch between reimagined music or remastered originals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Play Through 20 Rabbids Invasion episodes, interacting with the cuddly critters while the show runs, competing with friends and family to chase high scores and unlock new content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Rayman Legends | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rayman and friends return in this fantastic 2D platformer, packed with all-new levels packed with inventive challenges that\u2019ll test your reflexes (and your friends\u2019 with 4 player co-op online and local), as well as unlockable mini-games and even stages from the original Rayman Origins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game \u2013 Complete Edition | PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat \u2019em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Play as your favorite characters, level up and learn new awesome abilities, unlock secret items and modes, summon powerful allies, and more! Team up with friends and combine your skills to battle your way through waves of tough enemies, or compete with them in awesome mini-games like Dodgeball, all on your way to defeat the League of Ramona\u2019s Evil Exes!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>PlayStation Plus Premium | Classics | Available September 20\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Syphon Filter 2 | PS1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Agency operatives Gabe Logan and Lian Xing discover that a plot to sell off the deadly Syphon Filter virus stems from within their own organization. As they attempt to expose the conspirators and prevent the sale, the Agency responds by alerting military and police forces that Logan and Xing must be eliminated. Originally released in 2000, Syphon Filter 2 is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Sly Collection | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Sly Collection features a trio of stealth action adventures in the form of the original Sly Cooper, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. But that\u2019s not all the Sly goodness you can enjoy this month\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-default-font\">The pages of the Thievius Raccoonus are disappearing and now Sly and The Gang must get back together to save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever! Travel through time, meeting and playing as Sly\u2019s ancestors as you race to recover the past to save their future.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Bentley\u2019s Hackpack | PS3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Featuring three of the retro inspired arcade mini-games from Sly Cooper Thieves in Time, Bentley\u2019s Hackpack introduces an additional 20 levels and 100 challenges to each game. The games also include tons of Sly Cooper loot to collect and cameos from the whole Sly Cooper gang.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-default-font\"><strong>Toy Story 3 | PSP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Help Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys ensure no toy gets left behind and enjoy mini-games in this adventure originally released on the PSP, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Kingdom of Paradise | PSP\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Embark on an epic action RPG as an outcast swordsman, one of the last of his clan, must unlock secrets once thought lost and restore harmony to the land. Originally released on PSP, the game is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Last chance to download August\u2019s PlayStation Plus Essential titles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">PlayStation Plus members should be sure to add the following titles to their game library by September 5: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 and Little Nightmares.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6f8Qk4f869gsmMeZqzLHXK?si=2da5790c8e434856\">check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify<\/a>, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":6082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6081\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}