12 games gone. That's a big hit. PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting hosed, with twelve titles - including Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 - set to vanish on July 21, 2026, and it's not like the recent price hike to $10.99 a month for the Essential subscription is going to make that loss any easier to swallow, especially considering the three-month subscription has also jumped up to $27.99 from $24.99. No.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription Price | $10.99 (up from $9.99) |
| Three-Month Subscription Price | $27.99 (up from $24.99) |
| Departure Date | July 21, 2026 |
It's a big loss. Risk of Rain 2 is leaving. You'll miss it. The real feel of this game is intense. Risk of Rain 2 is a co-op roguelike that was huge in 2020. We've seen it get a lot of attention. Players must balance staying longer for better loot with tougher enemies. It's a tough call. The game has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, with over 161,000 reviews, and it's got a solid 85 on Metacritic, which is worth mentioning. They've clearly done something right, with honesty about the challenges, for a key part of its success.
<strong>PlayStation’s 12-Game July Purge: ROR2 & Tropico Gone</strong>
It's a key loss. Tropico 6 is going. The real feel of this game is interesting. You'll guide a nation, it's from Limbic Entertainment. They've made a solid game, with Tropico 6 getting good reviews for its gameplay. We've got a problem, though: this game is leaving in July, with 11 other titles. Risk of Rain 2 is also going, but that's a different story. For Tropico 6, the departure is worth mentioning, especially with Tropico 7 coming in 2026, giving fans something to look forward to, in a way, it's a crossover of old and new, with the old being Tropico 6 and the new being its upcoming sequel.
It's gone. Cursed to Golf is leaving. You'll miss it. This game is pretty cool. It's a roguelike with golf in a supernatural place. The real feel is there. We've seen many games, for sure. Cursed to Golf offers a key twist, making it worth mentioning, with honesty, in the run-based genre, which is a crossover of golf and escaping, it's a unique experience, you'll see.
PlayStation Plus Purge: 12 Titles Vanishing July 1
- Risk of Rain 2 (PS4, PS5)
- Tropico 6 (PS4, PS5)
- Cursed to Golf (PS4, PS5)
- Roki (PS4, PS5)
- Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (PS4, PS5)
- Source of Madness (PS4, PS5)
- Hundred Days (PS4, PS5)
- Onechanbara Origin (PS4)
- Get Even (PS4)
- Bomber Crew (PS4)
- Space Crew: Legendary Edition (PS4)
- Infinite Minigolf (PS4)
PlayStation's $70 Punch Leaves Gamers Gasping
It's a tough pill. You'll miss Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6. They've added some great games, for sure. The real feel of PlayStation Plus is changing, with a price increase that's key to the service's appeal. We've seen some big additions, but the loss of these games, particularly in the co-op roguelike and political sim genres, will be worth mentioning. In a market where expenses are rising, the price hike across all tiers, including Essential, makes you wonder if it's still worth it, with the value of membership now a major concern for many subscribers.
The Bad Gamer Take
Sony will remove more games from PlayStation Plus because of its recent price hike to $10.99 a month for the Essential subscription, making the loss of titles like Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 even harder to swallow. PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a rude awakening as the platform continues to purge its library. Watch for the subscriber count to drop significantly following the removal of these 12 games on July 21, 2026.
You'll get a good experience. It's worth playing the outgoing titles. We've got Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 leaving in July. They've removed 12 games. In the short term, focusing on these games is key. The real feel of PlayStation Plus will change. It's about honesty with subscribers now. You'll see the difference when 12 games are gone.
