Sony has recently added a fresh batch of games to PlayStation Now for July 2021, and the new lineup consists of some seriously heavy hitters. Thenew PlayStation Now games for July 2021include some of the highest-rated video game releases of the last few years, including popular PlayStation exclusive gameGod of Waras well as Rockstar Games' celebrated open world westernRed Dead Redemption 2.
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Here are all the new games added to PlayStation Now in July 2021, explained.
God of War
One of the highest-rated PlayStation exclusive games ever made is 2018’sGod of War. The newGod of Warswitches up the perspective a bit, going with an over-the-shoulder camera for a more intense combat system. Series hero Kratos isn’t quite the impulsive, bloodthirsty psychopath that he’s portrayed as in previous games, and instead is focusing his attention on raising his son, Atreus.
Therelationship between Kratos and Atreusallows the 2018God of Wargame to tell a more mature story than the previous installments in theGod of Warseries. It still has plenty of over-the-top action, though, and the shift from Greek mythology to Norse mythology is a breath of fresh air.God of War’s story sets up plenty of interesting plot threads that will undoubtedly be tackled in its sequels, though fans won’t get to see what happens next in 2022.
PlayStation Now provides a great opportunity forGod of Warplayers to prepare themselves for the sequel next year. And since it’s available on PlayStation Now, even PC players can see what all the fuss is about. Using the PlayStation Now app,PC players can playGod of War, and while it may not be quite the same as having a proper PC port of the game, it’s still better than nothing.
Judgment
Sega’sYakuzafranchise has become increasingly popular, with recent entries likeYakuza 0andYakuza: Like a Dragonearning praise from critics and fans alike. Those who have already played through theYakuzagames extensively and are hungry for more should be sure to check out the spin-off series,Judgment, especially now that the firstJudgmentgame is playable through the PlayStation Now service.
Set in the same universe as theYakuzafranchise,Judgmentis a detective game starring Takayuki Yagami, who is busy investigating a string of mysterious murders. Playing through thefirstJudgmentgameon PlayStation Now should ensure fans are ready to check out its sequel,Lost Judgment, when it releases for multiple platforms later this year.
Those who want to playJudgmenton PlayStation Now should note that they have a limited time to do so.Judgmentwill be removed from the PlayStation Now service beginning Jun 25, 2025.
Moving Out
Overcookedhas inspired a variety of quirky co-op party games, but few have been as successful asMoving Out.Moving Outis a hilarious co-op gamewhere the goal is to work together with a teammate to move objects out of a house. Players get bonus points for completing certain objectives and speed, but being successful require a great deal of communication and coordination with one’s partners. It has the same quirky atmosphere as theOvercookedgames, and so anyone that considers themselves a fan of that series should definitely verify that they check outMoving Outwhile it’s available on PlayStation Now.
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Nioh 2
Since the success of FromSoftware’sDark Soulsseries, Soulslike games have been all the rage. Many Soulslike games pale in comparison toDark Souls, but some manage to stand toe-to-toe with FromSoftware’s critically-acclaimed series. One such Soulslike that gives theDark Soulsgames a run for their money isNioh 2, which blends Soulslike gameplay with the high-octane action that developer Team Ninja is known for.
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Nioh 2launched just last year and much like its predecessor, earned widespread critical acclaim and is generally regarded as one of the better Soulslike games out there. However, it should be noted that the version ofNioh 2available through PlayStation Now is the PS4 version of the game, not theenhanced PS5 version ofNioh 2that released a few months ago. So those who want the definitive experience may want to consider buying the next-gen version instead.
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
TheCOVID-19 pandemicdelayed the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and it also delayed the official video game version of the event as well.Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Gameis finally available, and better yet, anyone interested in the game doesn’t have to pay full price to check it out.Olympic Games Tokyo 2020is a part of the PlayStation Now lineup for July 2021, just in time for the start of the Summer Olympics later this month.
The headliner for the PlayStation Now games for July 2021 is undoubtedly Rockstar Games’Red Dead Redemption 2. The critically-acclaimed open world western stands as one of the highest-rated games that released in all of 2018, not to mention one of the highest-rated video games ever made, period.Red Dead Redemption 2offers a robust, award-winning story mode where players take on therole of Arthur Morganand experience his adventures with the Van der Linde gang.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s story mode is vast enough to keep players busy for hours on end, but it’s only part of the package. When PlayStation Now users finish up Arthur Morgan’s story inRed Dead Redemption 2, they can hop over toRed Dead Online,RDR2’s online multiplayer component.NewRed Dead Onlineupdatesare still released on a regular basis, giving fans plenty of new content to check out.
There is something that PlayStation Now users will need to keep in mind when it comes to playingRed Dead Redemption 2, however. While PlayStation Now originated as a game-streaming service, it eventually added the option to download games. ForRed Dead Redemption 2, the only way to play it through PlayStation Now is by downloading the game. It is the first-ever download-only PlayStation Now game, with zero streaming options available. While many prefer downloading games instead of streaming them anyway, it’s definitely something that users of the service will want to keep in mind.
Any PlayStation Now users that want to play throughRed Dead Redemption 2should note that they will have until November 1 to do so.
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