Overview
- The May 2025 PlayStation Plus Essential free games lineup includes ARK: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- ARK: Survival Ascended, exclusive to PS5, is a next-gen Unreal Engine 5 remake featuring enhanced visuals, dynamic weather, and overhauled environments.
- Balatro, a roguelike deck-builder blending poker mechanics with strategic gameplay, is available on both PS4 and PS5.
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun delivers retro-inspired first-person shooting in the Warhammer universe, accessible on PS4 and PS5.
- Subscribers must claim the games by June 2 to retain them, with continued access requiring an active PlayStation Plus membership.