PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025 have been announced and they’re looking good! These games will be available to download from May 6 to June 2.
The announcement was made on the official PlayStation Blog and as always, Sony is delivering value to its PlayStation Plus subscribers. The PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025 list has a mix of survival, roguelike strategy and retro FPS action for all types of gamers.
Watch the official PlayStation trailer for monthly updates on their YouTube channel here.
What are the PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025?
PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025 includes:
- Ark: Survival Ascended (PS5)
- Balatro (PS4, PS5)
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (PS4, PS5)
These games are available to PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium members.
Ark: Survival Ascended (PS5)
One of the highlights of the PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025 is Ark: Survival Ascended, a completely rebuilt version of the original Ark using Unreal Engine 5.
Sony describes it as an epic dinosaur survival game where you can:
- Form tribes
- Tame and breed over 100 species
- Build custom bases
- Explore open worlds
- Battle across harsh environments
This includes all major DLC content from Scorched Earth to Genesis Part 2. Online multiplayer supports up to 70 players, local split-screen is also available.
Balatro (PS4, PS5)
Next up in the PlayStation Plus monthly games May 2025 is Balatro, a poker-themed roguelike deck-builder that combines strategic gameplay with intense combo mechanics.
You must:
- Build decks with traditional poker hands
- Mix in jokers to unlock powerful effects
- Beat increasingly tough “blinds”
- Discover hidden hands and bonus decks
Balatro has been praised for its replay value and smart game design. It’s a great pick for fans of strategy and card games.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (PS4, PS5)
Boltgun puts you in the Warhammer 40K universe with fast paced, retro shooter mechanics. This is a 90s era FPS throwback.
You play as a Space Marine, with:
- Heavy Boltguns
- Explosive grenades
- Brutal melee attacks
The goal? Fight through hordes of Chaos enemies across massive maps in classic “boomer shooter” style.
Until Dawn Not Included, Rumors Debunked
Despite all the rumors in the past few weeks, Until Dawn and other fan favorites like The Last of Us 2 and It Takes Two are not part of the PlayStation Plus May 2025 games.
Sony confirmed this, none of the predicted games made the cut.
Games Leaving the Catalog Next Month
As new games come in, 22 games will be leaving the PS Plus catalog in June. Notable departures include:
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
- Resistance: Fall of Man
- Resistance 2
This is the last chance to play Resistance series on modern PS consoles, as they will no longer be available digitally through PS Plus.
Sony’s Strategy: Monthly Rotation
Sony continues to refresh the PlayStation Plus content by adding new games and removing old ones. This keeps things fresh and makes you want to check back every month.
The PlayStation Plus May 2025 games list shows this with:
- Survival (Ark)
- Strategy (Balatro)
- Shooter (Boltgun)
Each game brings something different so there’s something for everyone on PS4 and PS5.
Availability Window
The PlayStation Plus May games will be available:
- Start Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
- End Date: Sunday, 2 June 2025
Active subscribers can add the games to their library during this period. Once added they will be yours as long as your subscription is active.
Conclusion: A Good Month for May 2025
Sony has got it right with the PlayStation Plus May 2025 games. From survival epics to tactical roguelikes and retro shooters, May has got quality and quantity.
If you want to get the most out of your subscription then this is the month to jump in and try something new.
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