Sony has officially announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2025, and this month’s lineup promises to deliver a diverse mix of gaming experiences for subscribers across the board. Beginning May 6, PlayStation Plus members will have access to three distinctive titles: Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. From adrenaline-pumping survival to strategic card battling and retro-inspired shooting action, these games cater to a variety of play styles and preferences.
Taking center stage is Ark: Survival Ascended, the reimagined version of the popular open-world survival game. This Unreal Engine 5-powered title offers players a fresh and visually stunning experience on a mysterious island teeming with dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts. Whether you’re taming wild creatures, building shelters, or forming alliances, Ark challenges players to survive in a constantly evolving ecosystem filled with both danger and discovery.
Balatro is a roguelike deck-building game that blends poker mechanics with inventive strategy. Known for its addictive gameplay loop and ever-changing tactics, Balatro tasks players with constructing the perfect hand of cards to defeat enemies and progress through increasingly complex stages. With a unique art style and brain-teasing gameplay, this title is ideal for fans of strategy and card games looking for a fresh challenge.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a high-octane first-person shooter that pays homage to classic ’90s run-and-gun titles. Set in the rich Warhammer universe, players step into the boots of a Space Marine and blast their way through chaotic, pixelated battlefields with iconic weapons like the boltgun. Fast, furious, and delightfully retro, this game offers intense action for fans of old-school shooters and Warhammer lore alike.
All three titles will be available to download from May 6 through June 3, 2025, for all PlayStation Plus subscribers on the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. As always, players are encouraged to claim the games within the window to keep them in their library for as long as they maintain an active subscription. With something for survivalists, strategists, and action lovers, May’s PlayStation Plus offerings continue Sony’s tradition of delivering value-packed gaming experiences each month.
