Sony PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2025 Announced
PlayStation Plus subscribers are set to receive a strong lineup of free monthly games in May 2025, featuring a mix of genres that cater to fans of survival, strategy, and sci-fi shooters. These titles will be available to download from May 6 to June 2, 2025, across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 platforms.
PlayStation Plus Free Games Lineup for May 2025
Sony officially confirmed the May PlayStation Plus titles via the PlayStation Blog, putting to rest earlier rumors about other potential inclusions.
- This month’s lineup includes Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- All three games offer distinct gameplay styles, ensuring variety for subscribers throughout the month.
While many expected Until Dawn to appear based on leaks, Sony confirmed it is not part of the May selection.
Ark: Survival Ascended (PS5 Exclusive)
Ark: Survival Ascended is a reimagined survival adventure built using Unreal Engine 5, bringing elevated graphics and enhanced gameplay features.
- Players can tame, breed, and battle dinosaurs in massive, open-world environments filled with prehistoric threats.
- The game includes all Ark expansion maps, such as Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Part 2, offering long-term content.
- Multiplayer modes support up to 70 players online, 8 players in private sessions, and 2-player local split-screen, enhancing social play.
This upgraded version of Ark is exclusive to PS5 and aims to offer a next-gen survival experience.
Balatro (Available on PS5 and PS4)
Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck-builder that blends classic card mechanics with dynamic rogue gameplay.
- Players must build strategic poker hands using unique Joker cards and other modifiers to create high-scoring combinations.
- Each round introduces challenging blinds and escalating stakes, making tactical decision-making crucial.
- The game emphasizes deck synergy and hidden bonus mechanics, adding depth and replay value for card game enthusiasts.
Available on both PS4 and PS5, Balatro caters to fans of strategy, randomness, and creative playstyles.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Available on PS5 and PS4)
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a retro-inspired FPS that throws players into the dark, violent universe of Warhammer with old-school shooting action.
- You play as a Space Marine armed with a Boltgun, fighting Chaos Space Marines and daemons in pixel-rich carnage.
- The game is heavily influenced by 90s “boomer shooters”, featuring fast movement, huge levels, and gore-filled combat.
- With an art style that mirrors classic sprite-based shooters, Boltgun provides a nostalgic, high-octane FPS experience.
It’s available to both PS5 and PS4 players and will appeal to fans of fast-paced, retro action shooters.
Final Chance to Claim April’s PlayStation Plus Titles
Subscribers also have until May 5, 2025, to download the April PS Plus games, which include:
- RoboCop: Rogue City
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
- Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory
Missing this deadline means losing access to these free downloads permanently for non-subscribers.
Final Thoughts
Sony’s PlayStation Plus May 2025 offerings reflect a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, genre-diverse content to its user base.
- With survival simulation, roguelike card strategy, and retro FPS action all included, there’s something for nearly every gamer.
Don’t forget to add these games to your library before June 2, 2025, to enjoy them as long as you remain a subscriber.
Which of this month’s titles are you planning to play first?
