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What are the free games in PlayStation Plus for May 2026?

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PlayStation Plus members get Nine Sols, EA Sports FC 26, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers free in May 2026.

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Release DateMay 5, 2026
Nine Sols2D action-platformer from RedCandleGames with Sekiro-inspired combat, available on PS4 and PS5
Wuchang: Fallen FeathersSoulslike action RPG set in Ming Dynasty, available on PS5 only
EA Sports FC 26Soccer simulator with 20,000+ players and overhauled mechanics, available on PS4 and PS5
Bonus ContentPlayStation Plus Icons Pack included with May lineup
April Games RemovalLords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream available until May 4

The Three Games

PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive three distinct titles in May 2026. Nine Sols is a 2D action-platformer developed by Taiwanese indie studio RedCandleGames, featuring Eastern fantasy and cyberpunk aesthetics with Sekiro-inspired combat mechanics. The game is an award-winning title that premiered in May 2024 and earned recognition at Gamescom, Bitsummit, and SXSW. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike action RPG from Chinese studio Leenzee, published by 505 Games, featuring a female pirate warrior protagonist navigating a dark-fantasy world during the Ming Dynasty. EA Sports FC 26 is the latest iteration of the soccer franchise formerly known as FIFA, boasting over 20,000 players across more than 750 clubs and national teams, along with an overhauled UI and new Live Challenges.

Platform Availability

The games have varying platform availability within PlayStation Plus. Nine Sols and EA Sports FC 26 are available to both PS4 and PS5 subscribers. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is exclusive to PS5 subscribers. All three titles become available on May 5, 2026.

Previous Month's Games

April's PlayStation Plus monthly freebies—Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream—will remain downloadable for members until May 4, 2026.

Sources

  1. May's PlayStation Plus Lineup Includes Nine Sols, EA FC 26, Wuchang (engadget.com)