Sony has announced new additions to the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog following its June 2026 State of Play showcase, with the biggest surprise being the return of Gitaroo Man. The PlayStation 2 rhythm game has long been considered a cult classic, but it has been difficult for many players to access for more than two decades.
Gitaroo Man will join the Classics Catalog in June for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Sony also confirmed that Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy will arrive in July, followed by Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August. The announcement gives Premium subscribers a small but notable lineup of older titles, especially for players interested in rare PlayStation 2 games.
Why Gitaroo Man Matters
Developed by iNiS, Gitaroo Man originally launched on PlayStation 2 and built a loyal following thanks to its unusual mix of rhythm gameplay, colorful visuals, original music and playful storytelling. The game follows an ordinary schoolboy who transforms into the heroic Gitaroo Man and fights enemies through musical battles.
The game became especially notable because physical copies were not widely available in some Western markets. Over time, that limited availability helped push used PlayStation 2 copies to high prices, making the game harder for new players to discover. A PlayStation Portable version, Gitaroo Man Lives, was released in 2006, but the version coming to PlayStation Plus is the original PS2 release.
More Classics Coming After June
Gitaroo Man is not the only older title joining the service. Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a third-person action game known for combining weapons with psychic powers, is scheduled for July. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams will follow in August, giving fans another chance to revisit one of Capcom’s classic action series before the arrival of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
The timing of Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is especially interesting because Sony’s State of Play also featured news around the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Adding an older entry to the Classics Catalog could help introduce newer players to the series before the next major release.
What PlayStation Plus Premium Members Get
The Classics Catalog is part of the PlayStation Plus Premium tier. Members at that level can access selected older PlayStation titles through the subscription library, depending on regional availability. In many cases, classic PlayStation games are also made available as individual purchases on the PlayStation Store, though Sony has not always handled every title in the same way.
For players who missed Gitaroo Man during the PlayStation 2 era, this addition may be the easiest way in years to experience the game legally on modern PlayStation hardware. It also shows that Sony is still willing to bring back niche titles with dedicated fan bases, not just the most obvious blockbuster classics.
Final Outlook
The return of Gitaroo Man is the standout news from this PlayStation Plus Classics update. While it may not be as widely known as Sony’s biggest franchises, its reputation as a rare and creative rhythm game makes it one of the most interesting additions to the catalog this year.
With Psi-Ops arriving in July and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams following in August, PlayStation Plus Premium members now have three older titles to watch across the summer. For longtime PlayStation fans, the announcement is a reminder that some of the platform’s most memorable games were not always the biggest sellers, but they still left a strong mark.