PS Plus Monthly Games 2026: Complete Free Games List by Month

PlayStation Plus has announced 23 Monthly Games across January through August 2026. The latest confirmed lineup is Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk and Signalis, available from August 4 through August 31, 2026. September, October, November and December have not been announced as of August 1, so this list stops where the official information stops. Use this page as a year-to-date archive of Essential Monthly Games, not as a substitute for the current PS Plus Monthly Games page, which shows what you can claim now. Every claim window below comes from a PlayStation announcement, and regional lineups can differ.

PS Plus Monthly Games 2026 at a Glance

The table tracks the games offered through the Monthly Games benefit available to Essential, Extra and Premium members. It does not include the separate Extra Game Catalog, Premium Classics Catalog or Game Trials. An expired Monthly Games offer cannot normally be added to a new account later, even if the game appears elsewhere in PlayStation Plus.

Month	Monthly Games lineup	Claim window
January	Need for Speed Unbound; Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed; Core Keeper	January 6-February 2
February	Undisputed; Subnautica: Below Zero; Ultros; Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown	February 3-March 2
March	PGA Tour 2K25; Monster Hunter Rise; Slime Rancher 2; The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road	March 3-April 6
April	Lords of the Fallen; Tomb Raider I-III Remastered; Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream	April 7-May 4
May	EA Sports FC 26; Wuchang: Fallen Feathers; Nine Sols	May 5-June 2; FC 26 extended to June 16
June	Grounded Fully Yoked Edition; Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2; Warhammer 40,000: Darktide	June 2-July 6
July	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle; For the King II; CrossCode	July 7-August 3
August	Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition; Big Walk; Signalis	August 4-August 31
September-December	Not officially announced as of August 1	To be confirmed

There are two details worth noticing. First, February and March each delivered four games rather than three. Second, May did not end with one universal deadline: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols ended on June 2, while EA Sports FC 26 received an official extension through June 16.

January and February 2026 Started With Variety

January offered racing, platforming and a co-op sandbox

January opened with Need for Speed Unbound on PS5, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on PS4 and PS5, and Core Keeper on PS4 and PS5. Members could add them from January 6 through February 2. The three games served very different schedules: a quick racing session, a story-led platforming adventure or a long-running mining and crafting world that could be shared with friends.

That variety is also a useful reminder not to judge a Monthly Games lineup only by its biggest name. A title such as Core Keeper can provide more repeat play for a regular co-op group, while Need for Speed Unbound is the obvious choice for somebody who wants an immediate, competitive PS5 experience.

February expanded to four games

February's offer ran from February 3 through March 2 and included Undisputed on PS5, Subnautica: Below Zero on PS4 and PS5, Ultros on PS4 and PS5, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown on PS4. It was one of two four-game months in the first eight months of 2026.

The genres were unusually broad: boxing, survival exploration, a loop-based action adventure and aerial combat. For PS4 members, three of the four had a PS4 version; Undisputed was the PS5-only entry. Anyone checking this archive after March 2 should look in their account library rather than the Store's current Monthly Games panel. The offer has expired, but a copy claimed during the window remains associated with that account while the required membership is active.

March and April Mixed Big Franchises With Focused Picks

March combined four long-form choices

March ran from March 3 through April 6. PGA Tour 2K25 and Slime Rancher 2 were offered on PS5, while Monster Hunter Rise and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road included PS4 and PS5 versions. The Elder Scrolls Online bundle covered the major Chapter zones through Gold Road, but PlayStation's announcement specifically noted that the 2025 Content Pass was not included.

This was a strong month for players looking for something that could last beyond the claim window. Monster Hunter Rise, The Elder Scrolls Online and PGA Tour 2K25 all support extended progression, while Slime Rancher 2 provides a less combat-heavy alternative. That does not make March universally ?best,? but it made the lineup particularly useful for members seeking a longer-term game rather than a weekend experience.

April tightened the list to three games

April's offer was available from April 7 through May 4: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream. The selection moved between demanding action RPG combat, a remastered collection of Lara Croft's first three adventures, and large-party cooperative action.

Platform entitlements and regional editions should always be checked in the Store attached to your account. This is especially important when a title name describes a collection or when PS4 and PS5 versions are sold separately. The full PlayStation Plus games list is the better place to inspect current platform and catalog records; this yearly article records what was announced for the monthly claim window.

May and June Had an Unusual Overlap

May brought EA Sports FC 26 on PS4 and PS5, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on PS5, and Nine Sols on PS4 and PS5 beginning May 5. Normally, readers could treat the next monthly refresh as the practical end of the previous offer. In this case, PlayStation later confirmed two different deadlines.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols ended on June 2, but EA Sports FC 26 remained claimable through June 16. The extension was connected to the wider Days of Play period and included a PlayStation Plus Icons Pack for eligible FC 26 players. It did not turn FC 26 into a second June selection, and it should not be treated as evidence that every Monthly Game receives an extension.

The regular June lineup became available on June 2 and ran through July 6. It included Grounded Fully Yoked Edition on PS4 and PS5, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 on PS4 and PS5, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on PS5. For two weeks, a member who had not yet claimed FC 26 could see both the June lineup and that extended May title in the broader PS Plus offer.

June leaned heavily toward multiplayer. Grounded supports cooperative survival, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is built around fighting with recognizable characters, and Darktide centers on squad combat. Solo modes exist across parts of the lineup, but the month was most attractive to players with an established group.

July and August 2026 Claim Windows

July's Monthly Games were Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle, For the King II and CrossCode, all announced for PS4 and PS5. The offer opened July 7 and ends Monday, August 3. Adding a game to the library before the deadline matters; starting a download is not required to preserve the claim.

August starts the next day, Tuesday, August 4. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition is offered for PS4 and PS5, the cooperative adventure Big Walk is for PS5, and Signalis is for PS4. All three remain available through Monday, August 31, according to the official PlayStation Blog announcement.

1. Before August 3 ends in your Store region, add all three July games to your library.
2. From August 4, open the Monthly Games section again and claim the three August titles.
3. Check the transaction or library confirmation for each title instead of assuming that opening its Store page completed the claim.
4. Use the live Monthly Games page to confirm the current window and linked source.

PlayStation states that Monthly Games lineups can differ by region. The dates and platform labels in this archive follow the English-language announcement and should be checked against the Store region tied to your own account on release day.

Which 2026 PS Plus Month Was Best?

There is no honest single winner for every player, because a large lineup is useless if its games do not match your console or available time. A more practical comparison is to start with the kind of experience you want.

• Most games: February and March each offered four titles.
• Broadest early genre mix: February moved from boxing and survival to aerial combat and art-driven action.
• Long-term progression: March included Monster Hunter Rise, The Elder Scrolls Online, PGA Tour 2K25 and Slime Rancher 2.
• Co-op focus: June was the clearest multiplayer month, while August added Big Walk and Dying Light 2 co-op alongside a solo horror game.
• Action and recognizable franchises: April and July supplied the most immediately familiar mix of major series.

If you are deciding what to play now rather than reviewing past claims, use the site's best games on PS Plus guide. Current catalog status and leaving dates should take priority over a historical monthly ranking.

How Monthly Games Claims Actually Work

Claiming is different from downloading

Choose ?Add to Library? or the equivalent claim action during the offer window. You can download later, so limited console storage is not a reason to skip the claim. Confirm that the Store completed the transaction for the correct account and edition.

Access depends on an active membership

Monthly Games that were properly claimed remain associated with your account after their offer month, but they require an active PlayStation Plus membership to play. If the membership lapses, access is normally restored when the same account renews. This is why ?included with PlayStation Plus? is more accurate than saying the games are permanently free.

Monthly Games are not the Game Catalog

Essential, Extra and Premium members can claim Monthly Games. Extra and Premium also include access to a rotating Game Catalog; Premium adds Classics, trials and streaming features where supported. A Game Catalog title can leave the service and become unavailable even if it was downloaded. Browse the PS Plus Extra catalog separately so you do not mistake catalog access for a Monthly Games claim.

What Is Still Coming in 2026?

As of August 1, PlayStation has not officially announced the September, October, November or December Monthly Games. Search-result predictions, retailer pages and community wish lists are not confirmations. This archive will add those months only after PlayStation publishes a lineup and claim window.

The safest routine is to check late in the month for an official announcement, then verify the games in your regional Store when the offer becomes available. Announcement timing can vary, and a familiar first-Tuesday pattern should not be treated as a guaranteed date without an official source.

PS Plus Monthly Games 2026 FAQ

How many PS Plus Monthly Games have been announced for 2026?

PlayStation has announced 23 Monthly Games across January through August 2026. The total will increase after the remaining monthly lineups are officially revealed.

Do all PlayStation Plus tiers receive Monthly Games?

Yes. Essential, Extra and Premium members can claim the Monthly Games offered in their region. Extra and Premium add other catalog benefits, but they do not receive a different Essential Monthly Games claim window.

Can I play a claimed Monthly Game after its month ends?

Yes, if it was added to your account during the offer window and your qualifying membership is active. Expiration of the claim window prevents a new claim; it does not remove a valid past claim from the member's library.

Are Monthly Games identical in every country?

No. PlayStation warns that lineups may differ by region. Confirm game editions, platforms and dates in the PlayStation Store connected to your account.

Why does EA Sports FC 26 appear in both May and June discussions?

EA Sports FC 26 was a May Monthly Game whose deadline was extended through June 16. It overlapped the June offer but was not one of the three regular June Monthly Games.