In an unexpected move, PlayStation included The Rogue Prince of Persia in the PS Plus Extra catalog with a day-one release on August 20. This addition continues a busy period for Sony's subscription service, which recently welcomed nine new titles to the Extra tier and two more games to the Premium level.

Recent additions to PS Plus Extra have included popular titles such as Coral Island, Mortal Kombat 1, Sword of the Sea, and Spider-Man Remastered. While most subscribers anticipated the next wave of games to arrive in September, Sony delivered another surprise with this August release.

PS Plus Extra Welcomes The Rogue Prince of Persia

Starting August 20, PlayStation Plus Extra members can access The Rogue Prince of Persia, which has just reached its version 1.0 launch. This new installment in the franchise is a 2D action roguelike platformer created by Evil Empire, the development team behind the critically acclaimed Dead Cells. The game has earned an average score of 81 on OpenCritic and maintains a Very Positive rating from users on Steam, where it initially launched in early access back in May 2024.

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Fans of roguelike games will find familiar elements in The Rogue Prince of Persia, including procedurally generated levels, environmental obstacles, and substantial replay value. Developer Evil Empire introduces a unique twist by incorporating parkour as a central gameplay mechanic. Players can scale various structures and utilize background elements to traverse environments and evade enemy assaults.

While the arrival of a new Prince of Persia title will please many subscribers, some may be disappointed to learn that several games recently departed from both PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers in August. Notable titles no longer available include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and EA Sports UFC 5.

The possibility of additional surprises for PS Plus Extra in August remains uncertain. With Gamescom currently taking place, the event has demonstrated its capacity for unexpected announcements. The Rogue Prince of Persia itself was featured during Xbox's Gamescom presentation before being confirmed for both PlayStation Extra and Xbox Game Pass, indicating that further unexpected additions might still be forthcoming.

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