Sony has unveiled its latest additions to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for May 2026, featuring a prominent open-world title and a notable returning game. The lineup, set to become available on May 19th, includes Star Wars Outlaws for the PS5 and the PS4 version of Red Dead Redemption 2, which marks its return to the service.
This month's additions for both Premium and Extra tiers also bring Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4), The Thaumaturge (PS5), Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5), Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged (PS5, PS4), and Enotria: The Last Song Standard Edition (PS5). PlayStation Plus Premium members will additionally gain access to the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis (PS5, PS4), now featuring new gyro aiming capabilities.
Content Breakdown by Tier
PS Plus Extra & Premium
The core of the May update for the Extra and Premium tiers is anchored by Star Wars Outlaws. This open-world adventure, originally from Ubisoft, joins the catalog. Its inclusion, alongside the reappearance of Rockstar's acclaimed western, Red Dead Redemption 2, presents a significant draw for subscribers.
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The strategy appears to be a mix of new, high-profile releases and established fan-favorites, aiming to retain and attract subscribers with a varied library.
Other titles made available to both Extra and Premium subscribers include:
Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)
The Thaumaturge (PS5) – described by some as a "limited but sophisticated RPG" upon its release.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5)
Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged (PS5, PS4)
Enotria: The Last Song Standard Edition (PS5)
PS Plus Premium Exclusive
For those on the Premium tier, the exclusive addition is the retro shooter Time Crisis (PS5, PS4). This PlayStation 1 classic has been updated with an enhanced aiming mechanic.
Context and Reception
The overall reception to this month's catalog update has been mixed. While some sources describe it as a "pretty scant catalog update" with "additions aren’t too exciting," others contend it might be "one of the best PS Plus Extra game line-ups all year," particularly if Red Dead Redemption 2 is removed from consideration.
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"The PS Plus catalog is progressively shrinking for PS4 users, with Extra the only tier offering some value to last-gen players."
The discussion also touches on the perceived value of different tiers, with some suggesting that the Extra tier continues to offer the most significant benefit within the PlayStation Plus service. The inclusion of Red Dead Redemption 2 arrives at a time of heightened interest in Rockstar's future titles, such as GTA 6.
Historical Context
It's worth noting that previous months' announcements, particularly those from May 2025, showcased a different set of games, including titles like Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted, and Battlefield V, alongside other varied genres. The distinction between the May 2026 and May 2025 lineups highlights the shifting content strategy for the service. The articles reporting on the May 2025 additions also detailed games leaving the service, such as RoboCop: Rogue City and Grand Theft Auto V, indicating a constant cycle of additions and removals from the PlayStation Plus library.
