Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for May 2026, and it is a surprisingly varied selection. The headliner is EA Sports FC 26, the latest entry in the former FIFA franchise. Alongside it, subscribers will also get Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a Soulslike action RPG, and Nine Sols, an indie Metroidvania. All three games become available to download on Tuesday, May 5. That means players have very little time to grab April's offerings before they disappear.

EA Sports FC 26 arrived last September. It brings the usual collection of modes, including Ultimate Team plus a refreshed Rivals and Champs experience. Its inclusion in PlayStation Plus is paired with a special EA Sports FC 26 PlayStation Plus Icons Pack that subscribers can claim over the next month. IGN gave the game a 7 out of 10. In that review, the site reported that the title's "on-pitch gameplay is the best it's been in a long time, but its overly aggressive Season Pass is also EA at its most money-hungry yet." That quote captures the double-edged nature of the package. The football itself feels great, but some players may be put off by the monetization.

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For players who enjoy a challenge, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an easy recommendation. This Soulslike stars a pirate warrior named Wuchang during China's Ming Dynasty. The story sends players across a vast land to investigate why people are mutating into monsters. It sounds like classic video game territory. However, reviewers have noted that Wuchang manages to stand out because of its flexible character builds and well-built world. IGN scored it 8 out of 10. The review said, "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is yet another great Soulslike to add to the ever-increasing pile, featuring excellent combat, wonderful level design, an incredible skill tree, and fearsome bosses." The same review also warned players about "some steep difficulty dips and spikes, and a reliance on cheap-feeling 'gotcha!' ambushes." So patience is required.

Then there is Nine Sols. This one is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer. Its combat features a deflection-focused style inspired by Sekiro. Nine Sols originally launched in 2024 and has earned positive reviews since then. For anyone who likes precise parrying and detailed 2D worlds, this is a strong month. It is a smaller title compared with the headliner, but it offers a very different rhythm.

A quick comparison of the May 2026 lineup may help players decide what to download first:

Game Genre IGN Score Available
EA Sports FC 26 Sports 7/10 May 5
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Soulslike action RPG 8/10 May 5
Nine Sols Metroidvania / action-platformer Positive reviews May 5

As always, there is a deadline to remember. April's PlayStation Plus games will only be available until May 4. Players still need to claim Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream before the new lineup takes over. Once May 5 arrives, those titles will leave the Monthly Games selection. Claiming them takes only a few seconds, so it is worth doing even if someone only plans to play them later.

Taken together, the May 2026 update feels like a well-rounded drop. Sports fans get the biggest mainstream name in EA Sports FC 26. Souls enthusiasts get another action RPG to explore. Indie fans get a stylish and precise platformer. It is hard to argue with that kind of variety from a subscription service. In a year that has already been busy for PlayStation, this lineup keeps the momentum going.