PlayStation Plus drops 3–4 free games every month for all subscribers, Essential, Extra, and Premium. March 2026’s lineup runs until April 6 and includes PGA Tour 2K25, Slime Rancher 2, Monster Hunter Rise, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. April 2026 goes live on April 7, with Lords of the Fallen already leaked as the headline title. Claim your games now before the window closes for good.
Right now, the PlayStation Plus monthly games for March 2026 are live and available until April 6. That’s four games including a massive MMO expansion sitting in the PS Store waiting for you to claim them. And April’s lineup is already leaking, with a seriously tough soulslike confirmed as the headline pick.
Whether you want to know what’s available right now, how to add games without wasting storage, or what’s coming next month, this guide has you covered. We’ve also tracked the last six months of lineups to spot the patterns and give you a smarter prediction for what’s next. Head to Gaming News Lab for the latest gaming news as each announcement drops.
What Are the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March 2026?
March 2026’s PlayStation Plus monthly games include four titles available from March 3 through April 6: PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5), Slime Rancher 2 (PS5), Monster Hunter Rise (PS5/PS4), and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road (PS5/PS4).
Here’s a quick breakdown of each:
PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5) – The most polished golf sim on PlayStation right now. Great for casual players and sports fans who want something low-pressure but genuinely deep.
Slime Rancher 2 (PS5) – A colorful, relaxing farming adventure about collecting adorable slimes. If you’re into chill exploration games, this one’s an easy win.
Monster Hunter Rise (PS5/PS4) – One of the best co-op action games on PS5. Fast combat, massive monsters, and hundreds of hours of content. Even if you’ve never played a Monster Hunter game, Rise is a great entry point. Check out our game guides and tips for help getting started.
The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road (PS5/PS4) – This is the full ESO experience bundled with the Gold Road chapter. It’s essentially a complete MMO you can play solo or with friends. Massive value on its own, let alone as a free monthly title.
These four games are available to claim until April 6, so don’t sleep on it.
How Do You Add PS Plus Monthly Games to Your Library?
On PS5 or PS4, go to the PlayStation Store, scroll to the PS Plus section, find the monthly games, and select “Add to Library” not “Download.” On the PS App, open the Store tab, find each game, and tap “Add to Library.” Once claimed, the games stay in your account even if you don’t download them right away.
The “Add to Library” trick is the move. You don’t need the storage space right now just grab them before April 6 and download later when you’re ready to play. Think of it as hitting the checkout button on a free shopping cart.
If your subscription lapses and you re-subscribe later, all your previously claimed games come back. But if you miss the claim window entirely, the games are gone from your options. There’s no way to add them after they rotate out.
For more step-by-step help, browse our full gaming how-to guides.
April 2026 PS Plus Games: What’s Already Leaked
The headline game for April 2026 is Lords of the Fallen and no, not the 2014 version. This is the 2023 PS5 soulslike from Hexworks, which is a much better game. The leak came from Dealabs’ billbil-kun, who has a near-perfect track record on PS Plus predictions.
April’s games go live on April 7 and run through May 5. The official full lineup announcement is expected on April 1, though two more games are still unconfirmed. Since April 1 is April Fool’s Day, be careful. Fake announcements will circulate. Stick to the official PlayStation Blog or PlayStation’s verified social channels for confirmation.
Lords of the Fallen 2 is expected later in 2026, so this is a smart time for Sony to put the first game in front of more players before the sequel drops.
Predicting PS Plus Monthly Games: Patterns From the Last 6 Months
Looking at October 2025 through March 2026, PS Plus consistently rotates through a recognizable genre mix: one action or action-RPG title, one sports or casual game, and one co-op or multiplayer experience. Some months go four games deep with an MMO or indie bonus.
We’ve been tracking this pattern closely, and a few things stand out:
October brought Alan Wake 2 (action-horror), Goat Simulator 3 (comedy sandbox), and Cocoon (puzzle indie). November and December pushed even harder, with five games offered in December 2025 including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Killing Floor 3. February and March 2026 also went four games, which suggests Sony may be setting a new normal above the old three-game standard.
Another big shift: PS4 titles dropped from 87% of the lineup in 2024 to just 51% in 2025, and Sony confirmed plans to keep deprioritizing PS4 going into 2026. Expect most of April’s games to be PS5-first or PS5-exclusive.
Based on those patterns, April will likely pair Lords of the Fallen (action-RPG soulslike) with something lighter, possibly a co-op title or a well-rated indie. A sports game wouldn’t be a surprise either, given how often Sony alternates between heavy and casual picks.
Final Word
PS Plus monthly games are one of the best deals in gaming right now, and the 2026 lineup is off to a strong start. Bookmark GamingNewsLab and check back every month when the new titles drop, we cover each lineup the moment it goes live with breakdowns, tips, and everything you need to decide what to play first.
