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Sony has revealed the July lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential, and this time it's hard to call it boring. Subscribers get three titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II and CrossCode. The biggest excitement, of course, comes from the presence of Call of Duty, especially at a time when the conversation around PlayStation increasingly centres on digital distribution and the gradual move away from physical media.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
The strongest pick in July's offering is undoubtedly COD MW III. It's a title that offers a story campaign, a robust multiplayer mode and a Zombies mode on a large, open map. The game arrives on PlayStation Plus as the Cross-Gen Bundle, so both PS4 and PS5 owners will benefit.
It might not be the most beloved entry in the series, especially if you take the campaign reviews into account, but the Call of Duty name still makes a big impression. For many players, it will be the main reason to check their PS Plus library in July.
For the King II
The second game in July’s lineup is For the King II, a turn-based RPG with roguelike and board-game elements. The title can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players, which immediately makes it an interesting option for anyone looking for something less obvious than another big shooter.
CrossCode
The third title is CrossCode, a 2D action RPG inspired by classics from the 16-bit era. The game combines dynamic combat, environmental puzzles and a science fiction story, and is well regarded by players.
Will Call of Duty overshadow the recent controversies around Sony?
The arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on PlayStation Plus certainly looks impressive. Sony is giving players a major franchise, a recognisable title and an offering that at first glance looks really strong. Yet it’s hard not to notice this comes at a time when there’s growing discussion about the future of physical media on PlayStation. Players aren’t sensitive to the issue for no reason. More and more content is disappearing from digital libraries, subscriptions are being pushed harder, and disc‑less consoles are no longer a novelty but are becoming one of the main directions for the market. That’s why such a big game in a subscription can be read two ways. On one hand, it’s great news for subscribers. On the other, it’s another argument that the industry is increasingly shifting toward a ‘you don’t buy it, you just rent access’ model. Will Call of Duty actually improve the recently unfavourable view some players have of Sony?
