PS Plus Essential: All games in May 2026 for PS4 and PS5 – Including a Soulslike insider tip

The games for PS Plus Essential in May 2026 for the PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We briefly introduce you to the games and show you when they will be available.

Which PS Plus games are there in May 2026? Also in May 2026, there are 3 games that you can get with the PS Plus Essential subscription:

  • EA FC 26 | PS5, PS4
  • Nine Sols | PS5, PS4
  • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers | PS5

When will the games be available? The games are always available from the first Tuesday of a month:

  • PS Plus games available: May 5, 2025, around 12:00 PM

All Important Information about the PS Plus Essential Games in May 2026

Here we briefly introduce the three games:

EA FC 26

EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation by Electronic Arts, where you play with real clubs and professionals. As the successor to the FIFA series, the game focuses on realistic representation with modern animation and tactical depth.

It offers modes like Career (as a coach or player), Ultimate Team to build your own team, as well as online and co-op variants. It is complemented by faster small-sided modes for shorter, action-packed games.

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EA FC 26 shows many changes for the career mode that provide more dynamics

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an action RPG focusing on challenging combat and a dark, historically inspired world in late Ming dynasty China. The game relies on precise timing, various weapon styles, and a combat system heavily influenced by Soulslike mechanics.

It combines exploration, character development, and intense boss battles, while a mysterious story about illness and transformation unfolds. The narrative gradually reveals itself through atmosphere and environment.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – New Action RPG from China Shows Boss Fight and Release Date

Nine Sols

Nine Sols is a 2D action platformer focused on a precise combat system and exploration-based gameplay. The game combines a dark, Taoist mythology-inspired world with hand-drawn style and emphasizes timing, parrying, and challenging fights.

It combines elements of Metroidvania structure with Soulslike mechanics, where players unlock new abilities and master difficult enemies. The story is told atmospherically and unfolds gradually as you explore.

What else do I need to consider? If you haven’t picked up the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. As soon as the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off again. If you want to get the games, you definitely need the paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.

More about PS Plus: Do you want to know which contents belong to which PS Plus subscription and which one suits you best? MeinMMO presents all options of PS Plus and explains which one is best for you: PS Plus subscription: Essential, Extra or Premium – Which package is right for me?

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