PS Plus April 2026: Monthly Games, Catalog Additions, and a Free DLC You Should Grab Now

What’s new in April’s PlayStation Plus lineup

Sony’s April drop for PlayStation Plus brings a strong mix of soulslike action, classic adventure, horror storytelling, and racing — with a small but notable DLC bonus tucked in. Monthly Games for all members run from Tuesday April 7 through Monday May 4, 2026, while the Extra/Premium Game Catalog refresh landed on Tuesday April 21, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )

Monthly Games (Essential): April 7–May 4

Sony’s official April Monthly Games lineup includes three titles available to all PS Plus tiers during the window below. Add them to your library by May 4 to keep playing while your membership remains active.

• Lords of the Fallen (PS5)
• Tomb Raider I–III Remastered (PS5, PS4)
• Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream (PS5)

Availability window: Tuesday April 7 to Monday May 4, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )

Independent outlet Push Square also confirmed the same trio went live on April 7, noting the rotation date of May 5 in some regions/time zones. (pushsquare.com )

Game Catalog additions (Extra/Premium): available April 21

The April Game Catalog refresh for PS Plus Extra and Premium focuses on big-name open worlds, motorsport, and strategy — plus one PS2 classic for Premium members:

• The Crew Motorfest (PS5, PS4)
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5) — PS4 players get Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
• Football Manager 26 Console (PS5)
• Warriors: Abyss (PS5, PS4)
• Squirrel with a Gun (PS5)
• The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5)
• Monster Train (PS5)
• Premium Classics: Wild Arms 4 (PS5, PS4)

Sony’s PlayStation Blog confirms the full lineup above and clarifies the Horizon SKUs by platform. All titles arrived on Tuesday April 21, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )

GameSpot’s roundup mirrors the same list and date, useful for quick reference. (gamespot.com )

The small DLC surprise this month

• Squirrel with a Gun — Free Pride Month DLC
  • As Squirrel with a Gun joins the April Game Catalog, publisher Maximum Entertainment released a free Pride Month DLC on the PlayStation Store. It adds a rainbow car spawner, a Pride Mode with a new “Pride Street” area, themed cosmetics, and more. (playstationlifestyle.net )

While not strictly “DLC,” Sony is also running a limited-time perk tied to Sony Pictures Core:

• Play Resident Evil Village (in the Game Catalog) for at least 30 minutes by Tuesday April 30, 2026 to receive a movie credit in the Sony Pictures Core app. Credits are scheduled to appear by Thursday May 8, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )

Sony’s service page for Sony Pictures Core outlines how movie credits work and notes Plus Premium/Deluxe members receive additional app benefits. (playstation.com )

Why this line-up matters

• Variety across tiers: April splits the difference between blockbuster remasters (Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered), evergreen service-style experiences (The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 26 Console), narrative horror (The Casting of Frank Stone), and a tactical deckbuilder (Monster Train).
• Platform clarity: Sony explicitly differentiates PS5 and PS4 Horizon editions (Remastered vs. Complete Edition), reducing confusion about which version you’ll download. (blog.playstation.com )
• Perks beyond games: The Sony Pictures Core credit promo and a timely free DLC drop add value without additional spend. (blog.playstation.com )

Key dates at a glance

• Monthly Games claim window: Tuesday April 7 – Monday May 4, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )
• Extra/Premium Game Catalog update: Tuesday April 21, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )
• Sony Pictures Core credit promo: Play Resident Evil Village 30+ minutes by Tuesday April 30, 2026; credit appears by Thursday May 8, 2026. (blog.playstation.com )
• Squirrel with a Gun free DLC: Available now on PS Store. (playstationlifestyle.net )

Quick tips to claim everything

• Add Monthly Games via the PS App, web store, or console before the window closes; they’ll remain playable as long as your membership is active. (blog.playstation.com )
• For the Sony Pictures Core promo, install and link the app to your PSN account before or shortly after playing Resident Evil Village to ensure the credit is delivered to the correct profile. (blog.playstation.com )

Editor’s picks to try first

• If you missed Aloy’s debut, start with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on PS5 for the most modern take; PS4 players still get the feature-complete edition. (blog.playstation.com )
• Prefer racing: The Crew Motorfest’s island-wide festival is the month’s showcase for easy-to-jump-in fun with friends. (blog.playstation.com )
• Short-session strategy: Monster Train delivers quick, tactical runs ideal for evenings between longer games. (blog.playstation.com )

The bottom line

April 2026 is a well-rounded month for PS Plus. Essential members get a soulslike headliner, a nostalgia-rich remaster collection, and a new co-op action title, while Extra/Premium members pick up a broad catalog anchored by Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest — plus a PS2 classic and a timely free DLC for Squirrel with a Gun. Don’t miss the Sony Pictures Core credit if you’re diving into Resident Evil Village before April ends. (blog.playstation.com )