PlayStation Plus June 2026: Dates, What’s Leaving, Price Changes, and What to Expect

PlayStation Plus in June 2026: Dates, what’s leaving, price changes, and what to expect

As of Thursday, May 21, 2026, Sony has not yet announced the PlayStation Plus “Monthly Games” lineup for June. Based on Sony’s typical cadence and guidance from major outlets, the June Essential titles are tipped to be revealed in the final week of May, with the mid‑June refresh for the Extra and Premium Game Catalogs to follow. Expect the Essential announcement around Wednesday, May 27, and the Catalog lineup around Wednesday, June 10, mirroring last year’s schedule. (blog.playstation.com )

Key dates to watch (U.S.)

• May 27, 2026 (expected): June PlayStation Plus Essential lineup announced. (nme.com )
• Tuesday, June 2, 2026: First Tuesday of the month — when June’s Essential games should go live, and the deadline to redeem May’s titles if you haven’t already. (pushsquare.com )
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (expected): Extra and Premium Catalog additions revealed for mid‑June rollout. (nme.com )

What’s leaving PS Plus in June (confirmations so far)

Sony’s “Last Chance to Play” section has flagged five titles that will exit the PS Plus Extra/Premium Game Catalog in June. If you’re partway through any of these, you’ve got just under a month to wrap them up. The current list is:

• Red Dead Redemption (PS5/PS4)
• We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (PS5/PS4)
• LEGO The Incredibles (PS4)
• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition (PS4)
• Lawn Mowing Simulator (PS5/PS4)

These removals are slated to coincide with the mid‑month Catalog refresh on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. As always, the departure list can expand or shift regionally before that date. (playstationlifestyle.net )

Price changes hit ahead of June

Sony has just increased the price of monthly and three‑month PlayStation Plus Essential plans for new and lapsed subscribers, effective Wednesday, May 20, 2026, citing “ongoing market conditions.” A one‑month Essential plan in the U.S. now starts at $10.99 (up from $9.99), with three‑month plans moving to $27.99. Annual pricing appears unchanged at the time of writing. These changes arrive just as subscribers look toward the June lineup and mid‑month Catalog refresh. (gamesradar.com )

Days of Play likely to bracket the June beats

Sony’s seasonal Days of Play promotion is expected to run Wednesday, May 27 through Wednesday, June 10 this year, according to reliable reporting and leaker chatter. Historically, this window has aligned with PS Plus announcements, PlayStation Store mega‑sales, and occasional subscription offers — a dynamic that could repeat in 2026. Note that this timing is not yet officially confirmed by Sony. (pushsquare.com )

What the June 2026 lineup might look like (context, not a leak)

Sony hasn’t teased specific June 2026 “Monthly Games” yet. However, June often pairs a mainstream sports headliner with a mix of action and indie hits. In June 2025, for example, PS Plus members received NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Destiny 2: The Final Shape across tiers — a broad slate that spanned sports, horror, and stylized action. That pattern could inform expectations this year, but nothing is confirmed. (blog.playstation.com )

May 2026 carryover: Don’t miss the deadline

If you haven’t claimed May’s Monthly Games — EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols — make sure to add them to your library before they rotate. U.S. availability follows the usual pattern, with the current slate live through Monday, June 1, rolling into Tuesday, June 2. Once claimed, they remain playable as long as your subscription stays active. (blog.playstation.com )

How June will likely unfold

• Essential (Monthly Games): Revealed late May, playable from Tuesday, June 2.
• Extra/Premium (Game Catalog + Classics): Announced mid‑June, typically go live the same week; June’s removals currently target Tuesday, June 16. (playstationlifestyle.net )

Wider June context: showcases and announcements

June also brings the industry’s summer showcases, which regularly create synergy for PS Plus and Store promotions. Look for news and trailers across Summer Game Fest week and the Future Games Show on Saturday, June 6 — timing that often dovetails with Sony’s own beats. (gamesradar.com )

Quick tips to maximize value this month

• Redeem May’s games now so you don’t lose access when the lineup flips on Tuesday, June 2. (pushsquare.com )
• Check your PS5/PS4 “Last Chance to Play” list and prioritize any titles leaving on Tuesday, June 16. (playstationlifestyle.net )
• If you’re a new or returning subscriber weighing monthly vs. annual plans after the price hike, compare the now‑higher short‑term costs with the still‑stable yearly rate. (gamesradar.com )
• Watch for Days of Play announcements near Wednesday, May 27 — Store‑wide promos commonly overlap with PS Plus news cycles. (pushsquare.com )

Bottom line

• As of May 21, 2026, June’s PS Plus Essential lineup isn’t official yet; watch for a reveal around May 27 and a go‑live on June 2. (nme.com )
• Five games are confirmed to leave the Extra/Premium Catalog on June 16 — wrap up or sample them now. (playstationlifestyle.net )
• A fresh price hike for short‑term Essential plans took effect May 20, shaping how newcomers/lapsed users budget for June. (gamesradar.com )
• Days of Play is reportedly set for May 27–June 10, which often brings major Store discounts and ties neatly to PS Plus calendar beats. (pushsquare.com )

We’ll update this story as soon as Sony publishes the official June lineups and dates.