PlayStation Plus games for May: What are the PS Plus games this month?

A list of this month's currently available games through PlayStation Plus.

Guide by Lottie Lynn, Guides Writer

Updated on 29 April 2021

With a PlayStation Plus subscription you can download two games for free every month.

These games could be PlayStation Classics or new games that you might have missed. Previous PS Plus titles include What Remains of Edith Finch, Shadow of the Colossus and Goat Simulator.

We'll update this page every month, so that you don't miss out any exciting titles.

There are also new Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Live Gold games every month.

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What are the PS Plus games in May?

Here the games that are available on PS Plus in May:

PS5:

Wreckfest: Drive Hard, Die Last

PS4:

Battlefield V
Stranded Deep

All three games will be available from PS Plus from Monday, 3rd May to Monday, 31st May.

It's important to note that Wreckfest: Drive Hard, Die Last will only be available on the PS5.

PS5 owners now have access to the PlayStation Plus Collection.

Each game is only available for a certain period of time and, provided you redeem them before they disappear, you can then download them from your games library at any time.

Once you've redeemed a game, then it's yours provided you maintain a PS Plus membership. To be eligible for PS Plus games you must have a PS Plus subscription, which is £6.99 / $9.99 / €7.99 per month.

How to download PS Plus games

There are two ways to download PS Plus games via your console.

The first is via the PS Plus section on your PlayStation 4. You open this section by selecting the PS Plus icon in the top left hand corner of the PlayStation Home screen.

Here you'll be able to view and download the latest PS Plus games. This is also where find any previous PS Plus game you've redeemed, even if you've uninstalled them from your console.

The second way is through the PlayStation Network Store.

You open the PlayStation Network Store by selecting its icon from the main PlayStation menu.

Once the store loads, scroll down the menu on the left-hand side until you find 'PS Plus.' Here you'll be able to find the games currently available through the PS Plus and download them if you wish.

PS_Plus_Storefront — Scroll down the left-hand side menu to find 'PS Plus.'

How to do remote downloads for PS Plus games

It's possible to remotely download PS Plus games onto your PS4 from the PlayStation Store.

To do this your PlayStation 4 must have Automatic Update switched on.

To activate Automatic Update, you must first ensure your PS4 is connected to the PlayStation Network.

To do this head to 'Settings' and find 'Set Features Available in Rest Mode'. You'll then need to tick the check box next to 'Stay Connected to the Internet' and then do the same thing for 'Enable Turning On of PS4 from Network.'

PS4_Rest_Mode_Features — Check the tick box next to 'Enable Turning On of PS4 from Network.'

Next, you'll want to head back to 'Settings' and select 'Automatic Download.' On this new page, scroll down to 'Application Update Files' and click the check box next to it.

PS4_Application_Update_Files — Check the tick box next to 'Application Update Files.'

Now, when your PlayStation 4 is in rest mode, it will download any PS Plus game you select from the PlayStation Store.

How long can you keep a PS Plus game?

If you cancel your PS Plus subscription, then you'll lose access to any games you've downloaded through PS Plus.

Renewing your PS Plus subscription will allow you to regain access to all the games you've previously downloaded through the PS Plus program.

With the PlayStation 5 on its way, we’ve written guides on everything we currently know about PS5 specs, PS5 Digital Edition vs regular PS5 differences, PS5 SSD storage, PS5 console design, PS5 downloads, the backwards compatibility of the PS5, the PS5 controller, the PS Plus Collection and upcoming PS5 games you’ll be able to play. You can also check the latest PS5 stock info. Until then, for existing PS4 owners, find out the PlayStation Plus games for this month.

Previous games on PS Plus

Here are all the games that were previously released on PS Plus for this year. Did you miss something important or has your favourite game not made the list yet?

April 2021 - Tuesday, 6th April to Monday, 3rd May:

PS5: