On April 21, 2026, Sony activated eight new titles for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, marking the monthly refresh of its subscription library with a mix of remastered classics and recent releases.
The highlight is Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, available on PS5 with the Frozen Wilds expansion included, while PS4 users retain access to the original version. The remastered edition holds an average Metacritic score of 85, compared to 89 for the original. Both versions are now part of the Extra and Premium tiers, with the PS5-specific remaster exclusive to Premium subscribers.
Similarly added today are The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 26 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, and Monster Train, all accessible on PS5 and PS4 unless otherwise noted. Football Manager 26 Console is limited to PS5, while Wild Arms 4 joins the Premium-only catalog as a legacy title.
Sony confirmed the rollout occurred between 10 and 11 a.m. Central European Time, consistent with its standard monthly update schedule. Subscribers can download the titles immediately at no additional cost beyond their existing subscription fee.
Alongside the new additions, Sony released a preliminary list of titles scheduled for removal from the Extra and Premium libraries in May 2026. This includes the Ultimate Edition of Control, Mortal Shell, and the Enhanced Edition of a Souls-like title, urging players to complete these games before their departure.
Looking ahead, Sony will announce the Essential tier offerings for May 2026 on April 29 at 5:30 p.m., following its traditional pattern of revealing the next month’s core games on the final Wednesday. The actual release of those Essential titles will occur on May 6.
The current rotation reflects Sony’s strategy of balancing high-profile recent releases with backward-compatible library expansion, aiming to sustain subscriber engagement through variety and exclusivity.
When will the next set of PlayStation Plus Essential games be announced?
Sony will announce the Essential tier games for May 2026 on April 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., following its standard schedule of revealing the next month’s core titles on the final Wednesday of the current month.
Which platforms support the newly added games?
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, and Monster Train are available on both PS4 and PS5, while Football Manager 26 Console is PS5-only and Wild Arms 4 is offered exclusively through the Premium tier on both platforms.
