Upcoming PlayStation Releases: Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6, and More

Whoa, so here we are again—15 years of PlayStation Plus. Sweet nostalgia rushes in when you think about it. This month—August, or is it the glorious gaming month?—brace yourself for some wild rides. Mortal Kombat 1 is back, revamped, ready to break bones, mostly virtual, I hope. And then there’s Spider-Man, swinging through New York City like, well, like he does best.

Now, get this. Earth Defense Force 6 wants you to save the planet, again. Aliens swarming, humans screaming, you know the drill. But hey, there’s Sword of the Sea dropping on day one right into the Game Catalog. Surfing on sand? Yep, it’s a thing apparently.

Can’t forget, Resident Evil 2 and its nightmare buddy, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. They’re giving that old-school survival horror chill. Dropping by August 19. Perfect for, well, whenever you feel like screaming at your screen.

And while you’re gearing up for the horror hits, there’s Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as a trial! Five hours of “do I need more of this?” And if yes, your game progress sticks with you—real nice of them, right?

Alright, let’s talk Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5. Liu Kang, the fire god—sounds intense, and cinematic tales are unfolding. Old friends twist into new stories. Go offline or online; it’s all about creativity in pounding your enemies.

Then Marvel’s Spider-Man is like, hey, remember me? PS5 or PS4, your choice. It’s Peter Parker juggling life and his web duties—nothing new but always fun.

Sword of the Sea, ah, it’s this surf-skate-snowboard mashup. Ancient Hoversword sounds like something out of a dream. Imagine catching air and doing flips—wild, isn’t it? And come on, who hasn’t dreamt of surfing on sand waves? Or maybe that’s just me.

So, Earth Defense Force 6? Another day, another alien invasion. But you get to be the hero. Mixed emotions, really—I mean, fighting giant bugs isn’t how I planned my day. But hey, courage and wisdom, and maybe a laser gun for good measure.

Oh, and Unicorn Overlord, from those geniuses at ATLUS and Vanillaware. It’s tactical RPG land with an overworld. Sounds epic, or at least epic-adjacent.

And then boom! Ryza’s last ride in Atelier Ryza 3. Isles appear, mysteries emanate. And some whispering about the “Code of the Universe.” Always a code with these things, right? Ryza must save her home—typical day in the magic realms.

Indika, now that’s a trip. Picture a nun chatting up the devil while roaming beyond the monastery. Feels like something Dostoyevsky and Bulhakov cooked up during a fever dream. Comedy, tragedy—all wrapped up in some weirdly fascinating journey.

Meanwhile, Harold Halibut—this tale unfolds on an ark-sized spaceship. Ever been on one? Neither have I, but sounds like an aquatic adventure worth diving into.

Coral Island wants you to ditch city life and dive into farming. Imagine getting back to nature, planting crops, maybe making friends with quirky neighbors. Not too shabby, right?

The classics, Resident Evil 2 and 3, return with enhanced ‘90s pixel power. Zombies and bio-terrors, oh my! If nostalgia’s your jam, these old nightmares might be just what you need.

And remember, titles drop at different times depending on where you live—global mysteries of online releases. Anyway—nah, where was I? Oh right, games! Go grab a controller, the pixelated worlds are calling.