The PlayStation Plus free games for May 2025 are now available for subscribers to download. This month’s offerings feature a strong lineup, including Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Notably, Balatro has been nominated for Game of the Year 2024, highlighting its significance in this month’s collection. Sony refreshes the PS Plus catalog monthly across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers, typically beginning with the Essential tier.
Last month, the lineup included titles such as RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. As these games cycle out, the May 2025 titles become available for download, allowing subscribers to maintain access to claimed games as long as their membership is active. The new free games can be accessed from Tuesday, May 6 to Monday, June 2. Among this trio, Balatro stands out.
It is a roguelike deckbuilder with poker-inspired gameplay that hides its depth behind a simple presentation. Players create strategic card synergies to build powerful combos, contributing to its massive popularity and accolades last year. Ark: Survival Ascended is a remastered version of the original Ark: Survival Evolved. This updated title offers enhanced graphics, improved gameplay mechanics, and supports up to 70 players in online multiplayer.
In contrast, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun offers a nostalgic experience, thrusting players into a fast-paced retro shooter set in the Warhammer 40K universe, with its pixelated visuals reminiscent of classic 90s FPS games. Overall, the PS Plus May 2025 lineup provides exciting options for fans of various genres, from indie and shooters to survival and multiplayer experiences. With Balatro’s standout performance, Ark’s refreshing gameplay, and the nostalgia of Boltgun, this month’s selection is sure to appeal to many subscribers. Announcements regarding the PS Plus Extra and Premium offerings are still pending, but expectations are high for equally impressive additions.