PlayStation Plus Premium Welcomes Classic PS2 Titles in Upcoming Months

In the recent State of Play presentation, Sony made an exciting announcement regarding the addition of three classic PS2 games to the PlayStation Plus Premium service over the next three months, along with a new title available from launch for the PlayStation 5. The titles set to join the Premium lineup include 'Gitaroo Man' on June 16, followed by 'Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy' on July 28, and 'Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams' on August 25. In addition to these classic games, Sony has secured 'Runescape: Dragonwilds' from Jagex as a day one release for both Premium and Extra tiers in the fall, marking a significant milestone as it brings the RuneScape franchise to consoles for the first time. Here is a summary of the upcoming PS2 Classics for PlayStation Plus Premium this summer: - Gitaroo Man - June 16, 2026 - Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy - July 28, 2026 - Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams - August 25, 2026 'Gitaroo Man' is a cherished rhythm game that debuted on the PS2 in 2001, developed by Koei and iNiS. Players take on the role of U-1, a timid boy who transforms into the rock-god Gitaroo Man, using a magical instrument to confront quirky cosmic foes and rescue the universe. 'Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy' is a 2004 action-adventure title created by Midway Games, where players assume the role of Nick Scryer, a psychic soldier with a troubled past tasked with penetrating a terrorist organization known as The Movement. Lastly, 'Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams,' released in 2006, is an action title from Capcom and the fourth main entry in the famed Onimusha series centered around demon-slaying adventures. It's important to mention that Sony recently increased the subscription prices for PlayStation Plus. Here are the updated rates for new subscribers: New Prices for PlayStation Plus as of May 2026: 1-Month: - Premium: $19.99 (previously $17.99) - Extra: $16.99 (previously $14.99) - Essential: $10.99 (previously $9.99) 3-Month: - Premium: $54.99 (previously $49.99) - Extra: $43.99 (previously $39.99) - Essential: $27.99 (previously $24.99) Sony has confirmed that these price adjustments will not affect current subscribers, except in Turkey and India, unless they modify or allow their subscriptions to lapse. The 12-month subscription pricing remains stable. Fans are eagerly awaiting the complete Game Catalog for PS Plus expected to be revealed soon in June 2026. For anyone looking to catch up, a recap of all the announcements from the June 2026 State of Play is available.