As the month draws to a close, it is time for the usual subscription updates, and PlayStation wasted no time revealing the free games for the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup in May this Wednesday.
According to the PlayStation Blog, this month’s selection is set to strike a nerve with two of the most fervent types of fans: Soulslike veterans and football enthusiasts. If you fall into either category (or both!), you’re in for a treat.
The Road to the 2026 World Cup and Double Trouble
In total, three games will be joining the service this month: EA Sports FC 26 (PS4, PS5), Nine Sols (PS4, PS5), and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5).
The headliner for May is undoubtedly EA Sports FC 26. Its arrival couldn't be better timed, serving as the ultimate warm-up for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in June – less than two months away! With the Champions League also reaching its fever pitch in May, football fans have plenty of reasons to be excited.
EA’s football title features the massive Football Ultimate Team mode and a staggering amount of licensed content: over 20,000 players, 750+ clubs and national teams, 120+ stadiums,...
