
For August 2025’s PlayStation Plus selection, two free games are included: “Sword of the Sea,” created by Giant Squid Studios, who are known for previous works like “Abzu” (2016) and “The Pathless” (2020), and “The Rogue Prince of Persia,” a new title from Evil Empire and Ubisoft. Early reviews suggest that “Sword of the Sea” is quite impressive, earning an 89 on Metacritic, making it a must-play for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. On the other hand, “The Rogue Prince of Persia,” receiving an 83 on Metacritic, is also worth checking out by PlayStation users.