It’s one thing to get new games added to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, but what about Essential subscribers? Well, Essential, along with Extra and Premium subscribers, all get access to a number of free Monthly Games. Free games for all!
PlayStation Plus is Sony’s game subscription service that gives gamers access to a library of games to download or stream, much like Xbox Game Pass. While Extra gives players access to more modern games, Premium also gives gamers access to the Classics Catalog with select titles from PS3, PS2, and even the original PlayStation and portable PSP console. Essential gets you more basic access to online multiplayer but also gets you access to Monthly Games.
PlayStation Plus Essential costs $9.99 per month, PlayStation Plus Extra costs $14.99 per month, and PlayStation Plus Premium costs $17.99 per month. Premium also gives gamers access to game trials and game streaming on devices like the PlayStation Portal.
So, what games do Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers get for free in May 2024? Let’s get into it.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2024
The following games are available to gamers for free with a PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, or Premium subscription. All of these games will be available to snag for free on May 7th.
EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition – May 7th
EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition is the first title available as one of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games in May 2024. The game will be available for Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers on May 7th and will include both the PS4 and PS5 versions.
EA Sports FC 24 marks the beginning of the future of football. Built on innovation and authenticity, feel closer to the game in the most true-to-football experience yet with the best players from the biggest clubs, leagues, and competitions around the globe. Experience unparalleled realism in every match thanks to three cutting-edge technologies: HyperMotionV, PlayStyles optimized by Opta, and the enhanced Frostbite Engine. With more than 19,000 fully licensed players, 700 teams, and 30 leagues including the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League, EA Sports FC 24 brings unrivalled authenticity to the pitch.
Ghostrunner 2 – May 7th
The next game available as a Monthly Game for May on PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium plans is Ghostrunner 2. The game will be available to download on May 7th and includes the PS5 version.
Survive a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future in this intense and immersive first-person experience, which builds on the fast-paced action of the original. As before, it’s a one-hit kill scenario: fight through enemies without taking damage yourself. But in this sequel, there are numerous combat improvements, non-linear levels with complex motorbike sections and exciting new modes. Your new skills allow you to be more creative and take on even the most demanding encounters with greater accessibility… however, your foes behave uniquely depending on the skills used on them, providing a fresh challenge with each encounter.
Tunic – May 7th
Another title available as a Monthly Game for May for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers is Tunic. The title is available to download on May 7th and includes both the PS4 and PS5 versions.
Explore a hostile and intricately-connected world of shady forests, sprawling ruins, and labyrinthine catacombs in this stylish isometric adventure. Discover hidden treasures and secret techniques to help you on your way. Clash with colossal beasts and smaller enemies deep beneath the earth, high above the clouds and in places stranger still. All will test your knowledge of technical combat as you courageously dodge, block, parry and strike to conquer them. Collect the missing manual pages, bursting with hints and original full-color illustrations.
Destiny 2: Lightfall – May 7th
The final title available as a Monthly Game for May for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers is the Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion. The title is available to download on May 7th and includes both the PS4 and PS5 versions. Keep in mind that, in order to play the expansion, you’ll need to own the base Destiny 2 game.
This Destiny 2 expansion takes Guardians to Neptune to discover a neon metropolis unlike anything you’ve exploded in Destiny 2 before. Meet the Cloud Striders, join the fight against the Shadow Legion, and prevent devastation in the technologically advanced secret city of Neomuna. Arm yourself with new rewards and unlock new Dark powers with the new Strand subclass: flow through the city with newfound speed as you grapple from building to building. Every class can tap into this new element, but it’s up to you to create the perfect build.
The EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team Starter Pack – May 7th
In addition to the three above games, PlayStation Plus subscribers are also getting exclusive access to an exclusive bundle of DLC for EA Sports FC 24. The company says that the pack includes ” 11 untradeable players rated 82 or above, alongside one of football’s all-time greats as an ICON Loan Player Pick for seven games.”
You’ll be able to find and download this bundle in addition to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games line up on PlayStation Store. Download EA Sports FC 24 from PlayStation Store to access. Once downloaded, the bundle’s contents will be available in-game immediately.
The company says that Ghostrunner 2, Tunic, and Destiny 2: Lightfall will all be available for free to download until June 3. EA Sports FC 24 will be available until June 17.
Last chance to grab April’s Monthly Games
If you haven’t claimed your free Monthly Games for April 2024 yet, now is the time to head over to the PlayStation Store and grab them. PlayStation says that they will only be available until May 6th. On May 7th, the four above games will take over. April’s Monthly Games include the following three:
- Aveum
- Minecraft Legends
- Skul: The Hero Slayer
So, mark your calendars for May 7th, and don’t forget to also grab your free Monthly Games for April before they are gone!
