If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, May is full of good news. Sony has officially confirmed the three games that will be available for free to all PS Plus members starting Tuesday, May 5, 2026and the truth is that this month’s selection is not wasted. There is something for everyone: highly competitive soccer, a dark and brutal action RPG, and an indie metroidvania with a deep narrative. Without a doubt, one of the best months of the year for players.
The titles are already 100% confirmed by the official PlayStation weblog, so there is no room for rumors or speculation. Mark the date on your calendar and get ready to download these great games at no additional cost to your subscription.
EA Sports actions FC 26: the king of football comes to PS Plus
This month’s stellar title is, without a doubt, EA Sports actions FC 26available for both PS5 and PS4. If you are a fan of digital football, this is practically a gift from heaven. The EA simulator arrives with a completely revamped gaming experience, driven directly by community feedbackwhich means that EA really listened to the criticism and requests of its players to make substantial improvements.
One of the most interesting developments is the incorporation of two different gameplay presets: Competitive mode, designed for those who get into Closing Crew and Clubs, with faster action and smarter AI; and Authentic mode, supreme for Career Mode, where everything revolves around tactical realism and football behaviors based on data from the current world.
But that’s not all. EA Sports actions FC 26 includes more than 20,000 licensed players, more than 750 clubs and national teams, more than 35 leagues and more than 120 stadiumsmaking it the most complete soccer simulator on the market. And as icing on the cake, PlayStation Plus subscribers will also receive an exclusive PS Plus icon pack for EA Sports actions FC 26redeemable directly from the PlayStation Store during the period in which the game is available as a monthly title.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the soulslike that comes to test you
If intense action and challenges that test your patience and skill are your thing, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers It’s exactly what you need. This Soulslike action RPGavailable exclusively for PS5, is one of those games that makes it clear from the first moment that it is not going to be easy, but that you will not be able to stop playing either.
The story follows Bai Wuchang, a pirate warrior who wakes up without memories in the turbulent last years of the Ming Dynasty in China. The region of Shu is devastated by warring factions and a mysterious plague known as “The Feathering,” a supernatural disease that causes people to mutate into hideous, deformed monsters. The most disturbing thing is that the protagonist herself is infected by this plague, which adds an extra layer of drama and tension to the narrative.
During the adventure, The player will be able to master different combat styles, discover hidden weapons and ancient firearms, and even absorb abilities from defeated enemies.. The world is vast and interconnected, in true soulslike style, and exploring every corner is completely worth it. For fans of Darkish Souls, Elden Ring or Sekiro, this title is a mandatory purchase – or in this case, a download.
Nine Sols: the indie that mixes eastern mythology with dystopian cyberpunk
The third game of the May selection is Nine Sunsavailable for PS5 and PS4, and although it arrives as the “smallest” title of the three, don’t be fooled: this game has impressive depth. It is a 2D action platformer with completely hand-drawn artdeveloped by Crimson Candle Games, and with a combat system based on detours that is directly reminiscent of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
The Nine Sols universe is set in a world “taopunk”a fascinating mix between Taoist oriental mythology and dystopian cyberpunk. The story follows Yi, a hero thirsty for revenge whose mission is to kill the 9 Suns, the powerful rulers of this forgotten kingdomwhich was once dominated by an ancient alien race. What makes this title especially interesting is its lore-laden narrative, its deep dialogues, and the fact that some of the bosses you face are characters with complex stories and motivations of their own.
If you like games with history, technical combat and a world that invites you to explore inch by inchNine Sols is exactly what you were waiting for. It is one of those indies that shows that you don’t need a triple-A budget to create a memorable experience.
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