Sony PlayStation Plus March 2026: Space Marine 2, Madden, & More

Sony has officially pulled back the curtain on its mid-month sony playstation plus march 2026 catalog update, and it is a massive win for subscribers. Landing on March 17, the Extra and Premium tiers are getting eight new games. Whether you want to purge Tyranid swarms in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, run the show on the gridiron in EA Sports Madden NFL 26, slip back into stylish heists with Persona 5 Royal, or brave a nightmarish pilgrimage in Blasphemous 2, this month offers a little bit of everything.

This official announcement also puts to bed some wild online speculation. We can finally completely debunk the recent fake leaks that claimed Final Fantasy 16 and Dragon's Dogma 2 were joining the service this month. While those heavy hitters aren't on the roster, the actual lineup is packed with hundreds of hours of critically acclaimed, top-tier gameplay.

Here is the full breakdown of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog arriving on March 17:

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | PS5 

Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. A massive win for shooter fans, this heavy-hitting, gory, and fast-paced third-person action title was a huge success at launch. Defend the Imperium in endlessly brutal and replayable PvE missions supporting up to three players, or wage eternal war in ferocious 6v6 PvP matches to bring glory to your faction.

Persona 5 Royal | PS5, PS4 

Securing this critically acclaimed title practically justifies the cost of a PS Plus subscription on its own. Re-join the Phantom Thieves in this massively expanded RPG that easily demands well over 100 hours of playtime. Packed with new characters, a massive "third semester" arc, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to never-before-seen areas, this is the definitive way to play. As a bonus, PS4 subscribers will also have access to the Persona 5 Royal Ultimate Edition, which includes a massive bundle of costumes, battle, and persona DLC packs.

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 | PS5 

Step into the All-Madden legacy this season. Sports fans are getting a major addition with the premier gridiron simulator bringing modern football action directly to the Extra catalog. Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system trained on nearly a decade of real NFL data to deliver explosive gameplay, authentic playstyles, and adaptive counters that match the real-world strategies of NFL coaches.

Blasphemous 2 | PS5, PS4 

The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One in this punishing metroidvania. Awakened in a strange new land, you are thrust back into an endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection. Featuring brutal combat, intricate platforming, and gorgeous pixel art, players looking for a serious challenge will face hordes of grotesque enemies and titanic twisted bosses.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria | PS5 

This cooperative survival game might just be the dark horse of the month. Summoned by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, you control a company of Dwarves to survive, craft, and build in the procedurally generated mines of Moria. While it launched to mixed reviews due to bugs and uneven difficulty, developers have rolled out major updates, evolving it into a highly recommended co-op journey for friends to tackle together.

Metal Eden | PS5 

Sitting on the opposite end of the shooter spectrum from Space Marine 2, Metal Eden is an adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. The advanced Hyper Unit Aska is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens’ Cores from the monolithic city of Moebius. It offers a frantic, high-speed experience against cybernetic machine forces, serving as a solid pick-up for fans of reflex-heavy action games.

Astroneer | PS5, PS4 

Players looking for a more relaxed, creative experience can reshape the ground under their feet in this charming space sandbox adventure. Use your deform tool to dig, collect, shape, and build across seven wondrous planets. Group up with friends to create massive industrial bases or dive into the extensive creative sandbox together.

Tekken Dark Resurrection | PS5, PS4 (Premium Exclusive) 

Rounding out the list for the highest Premium tier, this classic 3D fighting game breaks out of the arcade with returning systems and features. Experience the captivating stories of Armor King, Lili, and Dragunov. While its inclusion sparked some community drama—many fans were disappointed this is the PSP version rather than a console port—fighting game purists often prefer the handheld port's unique features, like Tekken Dojo and Tekken Bowl.

Looking Ahead and Essential March Games

If none of these titles scratch your specific gaming itch, Sony has already confirmed more additions are on the horizon. The indie title Big Walk will launch as a day-one PS Plus game in the future, and the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis is confirmed as the Premium retro title for May.

In the meantime, don't forget to claim your essential tier PS Plus free games for March before they cycle out. Members can currently grab Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. Sony is expected to officially reveal April's Essential lineup a little over a week after these Extra and Premium games drop.