{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b36a79ce07c82aa1b38b9bbc","clusterId":"c_893f6fc2f954b9b0d8147d7e","slug":"playstation-plus-july-2026-free-games-include-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"PS Plus July Free Games Include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III","summary":"Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the July 2026 free game lineup for PlayStation Plus subscribers on July 2. The three titles available from July 7 to August 3 are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle, For the King II, and CrossCode. All three are playable on PS5 and PS4. The lineup is for the overseas version of the service; the Japanese free game lineup may differ. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is the third game in the rebooted Modern Warfare series, featuring a campaign that continues the story of Task Force 141 against Vladimir Makarov, multiplayer with returning maps, and a cooperative Zombies mode. For the King II is a turn-based roguelite RPG sequel set in the kingdom of Fahrul, supporting solo or four-player online co-op. CrossCode is a 2D action RPG with pixel art graphics, set inside a fictional MMO called CrossWorlds, where players control the amnesiac protagonist Lea. The June free games remain available until July 6.","whyItMatters":"The inclusion of a recent, high-list-price Call of Duty title in the monthly free lineup signals a shift in how Sony uses marquee third-party blockbusters to drive PS Plus subscription value.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe July lineup marks the first time a mainline Call of Duty game from the current console generation has appeared in the monthly Essential-tier free games, rather than being reserved for the higher-tier Extra or Premium catalogs. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III originally launched in November 2023 and carries a list price of 9,800 yen in Japan. For the King II, developed by Australian studio IronOak Games, released on PC in 2023 and on consoles in 2024; the PS Plus inclusion gives it a wider audience on PlayStation. CrossCode, originally released in 2018 by German studio Radical Fish Games, has been praised for its retro aesthetic and action-puzzle combat. All three titles are available to all PS Plus tiers-Essential, Extra, and Premium-during the July 7 to August 3 window. The announcement comes shortly after the reveal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set on the Korean Peninsula and scheduled for October 23, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle\u003c/strong\u003e: PS5/PS4, July 7 - August 3. Third game in the rebooted MW series; campaign, multiplayer with returning maps, and Zombies mode.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the King II\u003c/strong\u003e: PS5/PS4, July 7 - August 3. Turn-based roguelite RPG sequel; solo or 4-player online co-op; 12 classes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossCode\u003c/strong\u003e: PS5/PS4, July 7 - August 3. 2D action RPG with pixel art; set inside a fictional MMO; protagonist Lea has amnesia.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"PS Plus July free games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode. Available July 7 to August 3 for all tiers.","twitterPost":"Sony puts Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in the PS Plus Essential free lineup for July. A 9,800 yen game for no extra cost-what does that say about subscription strategy?","threadsPost":"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is the headliner for July's PlayStation Plus free games, but For the King II and CrossCode show Sony pushing genre variety. The Japanese lineup may differ, which is worth watching for regional content strategy.","newsletterBlurb":"Sony announced the July PS Plus free games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III leads a three-title lineup alongside For the King II and CrossCode. The games are available from July 7 to August 3 for all subscription tiers.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121769.html\",\"title\":\"PS Plus Announces July Free Games for Overseas: 3 Titles Including 'CoD: Modern Warfare III'\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260702-452953/\",\"title\":\"PS5/PS4 'PS Plus Free Play' in July to distribute popular FPS 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III'. Game with list price of 9,800 yen enters free lineup.\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/02/168716.html\",\"title\":\"PS Plus July Free Play Lineup Includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III! 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