Unveiling May’s Hot New Picks in the PS Plus Library: What Gamers Need to Know

Raine Baker
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Sony has unveiled an impressive array of new games that will soon enrich the PS Plus Catalogue, with the rollout starting on May 20th.

Subscribers enrolled in the Premium and Extra tiers can anticipate the arrival of the following titles:

  • Sand Land | PS4, PS5
  • Soul Hackers 2 | PS5
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition | PS4, PS5
  • Battlefield 5 | PS4
  • STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy | PS4, PS5
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | PS4, PS5
  • Humankind | PS4, PS5
  • Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life | PS5
  • Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition | PS4, PS5

Additionally, subscribers with Premium plans will have the chance to revisit the PS2 classic Battle Engine Aquila on their current-generation consoles, PS4 and PS5.

Among the standout games, Sand Land made its debut last year, showcasing captivating artwork from the renowned Akira Toriyama, celebrated for his contributions to Dragon Ball. Following his unfortunate passing, fans were reminded of Toriyama’s optimistic view of the game: “Though I haven’t seen all the gameplay yet,” he commented, “it significantly broadens the world of the original manga with many new and exciting elements. It stands out as a high-quality title and is a thoroughly enjoyable action-RPG!”

Earlier today, GSC Game World rolled out a free Enhanced Edition upgrade for STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which offers a compilation of the series’ first three titles. While this update promises enhanced visuals and gameplay, it remains uncertain whether those using PS Plus will have access to these upgrades as part of their subscription.

Fans of role-playing games will be intrigued by Soul Hackers 2, the latest entry from Atlus, a studio famous for the Persona franchise. This installment marks the fifth chapter in the Devil Summoner series, which is part of the broader Megami Tensei franchise. Gamers who enjoy anime-style RPGs may find Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising particularly engaging, while Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life offers a peaceful farming experience for players seeking a more laid-back approach.

PS Plus image for May 2025 showing covers of new additions, including Sand Land, Battlefield 5 and Soul Hackers 2
Are you looking forward to playing any of these? | Image credit: Sony

The new titles will join the roster of free monthly games available this month for those on the Essential tier:

  • Ark: Survival Ascended | PS5
  • Balatro | PS5, PS4
  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun | PS5, PS4

As fresh titles are added, be aware that some older games may be cycled out of the service. Details will be provided as soon as there is clarity on which titles will be removed.

For further details about this month’s offerings, you can check out the PlayStation Blog. Our extensive guide also provides additional insights into the complete PlayStation Plus lineup.

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