Global PlayStation Store Update: July 1, 2025

Oh man, where do I even start with this week’s PlayStation stuff? It’s like Sony’s always throwing these updates at us like confetti at a New Year’s party or something. Every week, the PlayStation universe just sort of explodes with new things. Not sure why, but I kinda enjoy sorting through the chaos. So, here’s the scoop from the PlayStation Store update—hope you’re cool with the messy deets.

North American Update—Yeah, This Happened

Okay, so July’s lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential? Kinda wild. We’ve got Diablo IV Standard Edition for both PS4 and PS5. Jusant’s jumping in on PS5. And then there’s The King of Fighters XV, strutting its stuff on both PS4 and PS5. Maybe it’s just me, but this lineup feels a bit like a musical mash-up. Totally random but oddly satisfying.

PS4 & PS5 Games—Buckle Up

Alright, gamer fam, let’s dive in. Here’s the rundown of what’s new, and let me tell you, it’s a ride. We’ve got everything from 3 on 3 Soccer (which is as chaotic as it sounds) to Against the Storm (sounds dramatic, probably is). There’s even this thing called Age of Dead: Zombie Simulator. I mean, zombies—again. But hey, who am I to judge?

Some more quirky stuff? Anger Foot sounds like the kind of game where I’d probably end up smashing my controller. And Anime Girls: Highschool of Dead has one of those titles that makes you go "huh?" but also "maybe?"

Then there’s Arcade Archives CRAZY BALLOON and SPINAL BREAKERS—you know, because who doesn’t love a trip down memory lane with some mind-benders? And speaking of, BATS BITS BALLS has the kind of all-caps energy I didn’t know I needed today.

Oh, and there’s Beef Cat Ultra. Don’t ask me what that’s about because your guess is as good as mine. Sometimes the names are half the fun, right?

And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. Kojima being Kojima, I guess? I can almost hear the soundtrack in my head.

Honestly, the list goes on. There’s stuff like Kapow! Zombies and bizarre titles like Echoes of Light: Child of the Balance. At this point, it’s like a grab bag of digital delights.

Random Thoughts—Because Why Not

Somehow, while thinking about all these games, I ended up wondering if my coffee would stay warm enough to see me through the list—no? Just me? Anyway, these updates are like little bursts of surprise each week. Keeps things interesting, even if you’ve got a million other things on your plate.

The funny thing is, with all these things dropping every Tuesday, it’s like a surprise package arriving at your doorstep. You don’t know what you’re gonna get, but there’s a thrill in uncovering it all.

So, yeah, that’s what’s happening over at PlayStation this week. Maybe it’s all intentional, or maybe it’s just a wonderful mess. Either way, I’m here for it.