PlayStation Plus Free Games May 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And More

InnovationGamingPlayStation Plus Free Games May 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And MoreByErik Kain,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 03:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.What to expect from next month's PlayStation Plus lineup.Credit: Erik KainThe school year is almost over, though we’re still in the middle of spring, and a new batch of free PS Plus Games is on the horizon. April’s games will still be available for a couple more weeks, but it’s time to start looking ahead to what Sony will offer PS Plus subscribers next.Read on for everything you need to know about May’s PlayStation Plus lineup of Essential titles, including leaks, rumors and more.Everything You Need To Know About The May 2026 PS Plus Essential LineupStrayCredit: BlueTwelve StudioIt’s been a pretty good year for PS Plus subscribers so far, with games like Monster Hunter Rise releasing in March and Subnautica: Below Zero in February. Race car gaming fans got Need for Speed: Unbound in January. And Lords of the Fallen dropped in April.May’s lineup hasn’t been revealed yet, though we know the port of the PS1 game, Time Crisis, is heading to the Classics Catalog (available for Premium subscribers) next month.(See below for every PS Plus Essential game released in 2026 so far).MORE FOR YOULast Year’s May PS Plus Essential LineupSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueCredit: Warner BrosLast year’s May PS Plus lineup included:ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5)Balatro (PS4/PS5)Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (PS4/PS5)If you haven’t played it, Balatro is a terrific little poker game with some clever twists to the rules. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a really fun retro FPS. If May’s lineup this year is as good as last, I’ll be content. if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {...