PlayStation Plus Adds 10 New Games in May 2025 — Including Sand Land, STALKER Trilogy, and More

Sony has unveiled the next wave of titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and it’s a solid mix of action, strategy, horror, and even some nostalgia.

Starting May 20, ten new games will be available for Extra and Premium subscribers—nine new additions to the regular catalog, plus a classic for Premium members.

New Games for PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium

Here’s the full list of titles heading to the service, as confirmed by Sony’s PlayStation Blog:

Sand Land (PS4, PS5)

Developed by ILCA

• Genre: Action RPG

• Set in a scorching desert world imagined by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, you’ll join Prince Beelzebub, Thief, and Sheriff Rao on a journey to find a legendary spring. Customize vehicles, take on bandits, and battle the Royal Army in this quirky, fast-paced RPG.

Soul Hackers 2 (PS5)

Developed by Atlus

• Genre: JRPG / Sci-fi Mystery

• Enter a neon-lit cyberpunk world where you play as agents created by a digital entity called Aion. Your mission: stop an impending apocalypse. Think stylish battles, demon fusion, and philosophical undertones.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition (PS4, PS5)

Developed by Steel Wool Studios

• Genre: Horror / Minigame Collection

• A best-of collection for FNaF fans, now with VR support on PS5 (via PS VR2). Whether you’re revisiting old nightmares or experiencing them for the first time, prepare for jump scares.

Battlefield V (PS4)

Developed by DICE

• Genre: FPS / Military Shooter

• Dive into large-scale WWII battles with dynamic destruction, a gripping single-player campaign, and Firestorm, a Battlefield-style battle royale.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (PS4, PS5)

Developed by GSC Game World

• Genre: Open-World Survival FPS

• A newly enhanced collection of all three original STALKER games. Explore the radioactive Zone, face off against mutants, and shape your story with player-driven choices.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS4, PS5)

Developed by Arc System Works

• Genre: 2D Fighting

• A fast, fluid anime-style fighter that’s welcoming to newcomers but deep enough for competitive players. Features a story mode, co-op, and plenty of flashy action.

Humankind (PS4, PS5)

Developed by Amplitude Studios

• Genre: Turn-Based Strategy / 4X

• Rewrite history by merging different cultures and leading your civilization through the ages. It’s like Civilization with more personality and flexibility.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (PS5)

Developed by Marvelous

• Genre: Farming / Life Sim

• A cozy remake of the beloved farming sim. Build a life in Forgotten Valley, raise animals, grow crops, and start a family over generations.

Gloomhaven: Mercenaries Edition (PS4, PS5)

Developed by Flaming Fowl Studios

• Genre: Tactical RPG

• Based on the hit board game, this dark fantasy tactics title lets you command mercenaries through brutal missions, tough moral choices, and permadeath risks.

Classic Game for PlayStation Plus Premium

Battle Engine Aquila (PS4, PS5)

Originally released on PS2

• Genre: Sci-fi Vehicle Combat

• Take to the skies (and ground) in a transforming combat vehicle. Fight across vast battlefields in a futuristic war as Hawk Winter, a rookie pilot caught between two warring factions.

As always, availability can vary by region, so Sony recommends checking the PlayStation Store on May 20 to confirm what’s on offer in your area.