PS Plus free games for May: Gamers are in for a wild ride this May as PlayStation Plus rolls out a fresh catalogue of games that traverse barren deserts, neon-drenched cities, haunted pizza parlours, and even alternate realities soaked in radiation. The new lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers lands on May 20, offering a broad mix of action RPGs, tactical strategy titles, and psychological horror.
Whether you’re in the mood to build tanks in a sandy wasteland, survive the horrors of animatronics gone rogue, or strategise your way through human history, this month’s collection promises hours of gameplay variety.
Desert Dangers and Demonic Powers
Headlining the May roster is Sand Land, a visually rich action RPG created by the mind behind Dragon Ball. Players will step into the boots of Fiend Prince Beelzebub as he and his motley crew embark on a journey to uncover a fabled spring hidden in a perilous desert. With enemies ranging from hostile wildlife to an aggressive Royal Army, players must get creative by crafting and customising vehicles for survival.
Also joining the fray is Soul Hackers 2, a moody sci-fi mystery drenched in cyberpunk vibes. In a world where humans have become obsessed with convenience, digital beings known as Aion detect a looming apocalyptic event. “Existing in the secret sea of humanity’s data, a digital hivemind has evolved into sentience: Aion,” warns the game’s story. It’s up to Aion’s agents, Ringo and Figue, to investigate and prevent a chain reaction that could end the world.
Horror Reimagined and War Revisited
For fans who enjoy heart-pounding tension and nostalgic dread, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition brings back familiar frights. The collection includes remastered experiences from Five Nights at Freddy’s 1-4 and Sister Location, now complete with standard and VR modes. “Survive terrifying encounters with your favourite killer animatronics,” the description teases, setting the stage for a chilling dive into the series’ darkest corners.
History buffs and shooter enthusiasts will find Battlefield V a compelling revisit to World War II. With its blend of large-scale multiplayer and intimate single-player campaigns, this instalment reimagines one of humanity’s darkest chapters through immersive storytelling and expansive battle modes.
Classic Comebacks and Tactical Thrills
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers are in for a retro treat with Battle Engine Aquila, a PS2-era gem reborn for the current generation. Players take on the role of Hawk Winter, a reluctant hero piloting a futuristic war machine in a battle over the last habitable lands. “You are Hawk Winter, plucked from obscurity to pilot Battle Engine Aquila,” the game declares.
Other notable entries include:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Experience radioactive survival horror across three classic titles.
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – A fighting game that balances ease-of-play with deep mechanics.
- Humankind – Rewrite the course of civilization in this ambitious historical strategy sim.
- Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life – Relive farming nostalgia with this revamped life sim.
- Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition – Navigate brutal tactical RPG terrain with ruthless mercenaries and tough moral choices.
From post-apocalyptic warfare to wholesome valley life, May’s lineup is packed with variety. Whether you’re bracing for battle or bonding with villagers, there’s a world waiting for you to press play.
