Highlights
- Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws lead the Extra catalog on May 19.
- New titles include Bramble, The Thaumaturge, Flintlock, Broken Sword, and the Soulslike Enotria.
- Time Crisis joins Premium with gyro support, while EA Sports FC 26 headlines the Essential tier.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is officially setting a new gold standard for its subscription service this month. In a rare and massive update, the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs are adding heavyweight titles like Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 and Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws. Subscribers can begin downloading this blockbuster collection starting Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The arrival of Red Dead Redemption 2 is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the mounting hype for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. Securing these massive open-world giants is a strategic move by Sony to maintain subscription momentum following a strong first quarter. For anyone who missed the biggest hits of the last decade, PS Plus is quickly becoming an essential service.
Beyond the headliners, the May lineup is incredibly diverse. Whether you want to outwit the galaxy’s crime syndicates, witness the bitter end of the Wild West era, confront twisted creatures inspired by Nordic folklore, or uncover the dark secrets of early 20th-century Warsaw, the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog has something for you.
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The Heavy Hitters Joining PS Plus Extra
Here are the games joining the Extra and Premium Game Catalog this month:
- Star Wars Outlaws | PS5: Experience the first-ever open-world Star Wars game. Play as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom, and explore distinct planets across the galaxy. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the most wanted list.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4: A sprawling tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. After a robbery goes wrong, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland to survive federal agents and bounty hunters. This re-release also includes the expansive Red Dead Online multiplayer experience.
- Bramble: The Mountain King | PS4, PS5: Take on the role of Olle, a young boy rescuing his kidnapped sister from a dreaded troll. In this strange, unsettling land inspired by Nordic folklore, you must navigate stunning environments while avoiding the hungry, spiteful beasts lurking in the forests.
- The Thaumaturge | PS5: Step into early 20th-century Warsaw as Wiktor Szulski, a master of mystical arts. Uncover deep secrets, sway minds, and summon folklore-inspired demons (salutors) to fight in deep, turn-based tactical combat.
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn | PS5: An explosive Souls-lite where gods and guns collide. The Door to the Great Below has opened, and the city of Dawn is besieged. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder, and magic as you embark on an epic journey to defeat the Gods and retake the world.
- Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged | PS4, PS5: Step out onto the streets of Paris in this substantially enhanced version of the classic point-and-click adventure. Join George Stobbart and Nico Collard as they explore exotic locations and thwart dark conspiracies tied to the Knights Templar.
- Enotria: The Last Song | PS5: An action RPG Soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit land inspired by Italian nature and folklore. Become the Mask of Change, assume the roles of your fallen foes, and free the world from an unnatural, twisted, eternal play.
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PlayStation Plus Premium Brings Arcade Nostalgia
For PlayStation Plus Premium members, May brings a wave of exclusive nostalgia. The clear highlight for the top tier is the return of the iconic arcade smash hit, Time Crisis (PS4, PS5). The legendary 1997 light-gun shooter is back, complete with its original console-exclusive special stages and brand-new gyro aiming utilizing the DualSense controller to replicate that classic arcade feel. Players can dive right back into the thrilling firefights, taking cover behind walls and doors to evade enemy attacks in this newly converted release.
As a quick reminder, the PS Plus Essential free games for May 2026, EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols, are currently available for all members. Be sure to add them to your library before they expire in early June. All titles in the Extra and Premium catalogs will remain playable as long as you maintain an active subscription.
