Sony has officially announced its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for May 2025, bringing 10 new titles for Extra and Premium subscribers. The new games will be available starting May 21, offering a mix of action, RPG, horror, and strategy across PS4 and PS5.
The highlight of this month’s update includes Akira Toriyama’s newly adapted Sand Land, the stylish JRPG Soul Hackers 2, and the returning FPS classic Battlefield V.
Full List of New PS Plus Extra and Premium Titles
Here’s the full list of new games hitting the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May:
Sand Land – A new RPG based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. Explore a desert world, control tanks, and battle alongside demons and humans in a unique narrative-driven world.
Soul Hackers 2 – This Atlus-developed JRPG offers turn-based combat in a futuristic city filled with supernatural intrigue and stylish visuals.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus – Rising – The updated edition of the fantasy fighting game, now with new characters and features to expand the multiplayer experience.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 1 & 2 – A bundle of horror minigames that immerse players in terrifying scenarios from the Freddy’s franchise.
Battlefield V – EA’s WWII first-person shooter returns, offering large-scale multiplayer battles and a cinematic single-player War Stories campaign.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Three cult-favorite survival horror games exploring post-nuclear fallout zones filled with mutants and anomalies.
Gloomhaven: Mercenaries Edition – A digital version of the popular tactical board game featuring dungeon crawling, loot, and character progression.
Humankind – A turn-based strategy game where players rewrite the entire narrative of human history.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life – A farming simulation game that allows players to experience a lifetime of farming, friendships, and family.
Battle Engine Aquila –A fan-favorite from the early 2000s, Battle Engine Aquila returns. You play Hawk Winter, piloting the high-tech Aquila in a war-torn, partially flooded world.
Additionally, PS Plus Premium subscribers will get access to the classic title LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, expanding the retro library available through the Premium tier.
Still Available: PS Plus Essential Games for May
Don’t forget, the following games are still available for all PS Plus tiers through June 3:
EA Sports FC 24 (PS4, PS5)
Ghostrunner 2 (PS5)
Tunic (PS4, PS5)
Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS4, PS5)
What Sony Said
"Each month, we aim to provide a mix of genres to match our players’ diverse tastes.”
said Adam Michel, Director of Content Acquisition at PlayStation.
“May’s catalog reflects that commitment with games for fans of strategy, action, horror, and storytelling.”
When and How to Access the New Titles
The newly added Game Catalog titles will be accessible starting Tuesday, May 21, 2025. Players must have an active PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium membership to download and play the games.
The PS Plus Essential monthly games (like EA Sports FC 24 and Ghostrunner 2) have been available since May 7 and can be claimed until June 3.
Final Thoughts
This is one of the most genre-diverse PS Plus updates of the year so far. Whether you’re into anime-inspired RPGs, atmospheric horror, or multiplayer shooters, May’s catalog offers something for everyone.
Which of these new titles are you most excited about playing? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for next month’s PS Plus lineup!