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PS Plus Essential April Lineup Goes Live With PS5-Heavy Picks

The month marks a shift toward just one PS4-compatible free game.

Overview

  • Sony’s staggered rollout began in Japan and Asia, with the selection live now in the UK and Europe and the U.S. gaining access later today.
  • The April lineup includes Lords of the Fallen on PS5, Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream on PS5, and Tomb Raider I–III Remastered on PS5 and PS4.
  • The games stay in the Essential tier until 5 May 2026, when Sony replaces them with a new set.
  • Subscribers need to claim the titles in their PlayStation Network libraries and keep an active membership to continue playing.
  • A Push Square poll shows a split response to the picks, with interest led by Lords of the Fallen and many readers calling the overall month just okay.