Sony has announced the new titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May. The standout feature of this month’s collection is Sand Land, an action-RPG inspired by the acclaimed Manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Among the other additions are the role-playing game Soul Hackers 2, the survival horror experience Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition, the first-person shooter Battlefield V, and the survival-horror shooter Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, among others.
According to a post on the PlayStation Blog, all new titles will be accessible to PS Plus Extra and Deluxe tier subscribers starting May 20. Additionally, a classic game will be introduced to the service exclusive to PS Plus Premium members this month.
PS Plus Game Catalog Titles for May
Fans of Manga will recognize Sand Land, known for its cross-genre appeal thanks to its roots in the work of Akira Toriyama, the mastermind behind Dragon Ball. The adaptation, which became available on PC and consoles last year, is now featured on PS Plus this month. Players can navigate its expansive desert landscape using a range of distinctive vehicles while experiencing the game from a third-person viewpoint.
Taking on the role of Beelzebub, the main character from the Manga, players will accompany companions Thief and Sheriff Rao on their quest for the Legendary Spring. They will confront various challenges, including monsters, wildlife, and bandits, with opportunities to enhance their abilities and expand their weaponry as the adventure unfolds. Players will also utilize their tanks to engage formidable adversaries. Sand Land is available on both PS4 and PS5.
Sand Land is available on PS4 and PS5
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Also debuting in May is Soul Hackers 2, a sci-fi neo-noir RPG from Atlus that serves as a sequel to the 1997 title Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. Recognizable for its distinctive art style and turn-based combat, the game is notable for its immersive setting and storyline.
In Soul Hackers 2, players assume the role of an artificial being, an agent of Aion, a sentient AI entity with the mission of preventing an impending apocalypse. The gameplay involves investigating various leads, recruiting allies, and exploring a vividly neon-lit supernatural dimension to avert disaster. This title will be exclusive to PS5.
PS Plus Extra and Deluxe tier subscribers will also gain access to the first three Stalker games, bundled together in Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy. This collection features Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009), originally released for consoles in 2024 and now offered with enhanced visuals for current-generation systems.
In this first-person shooter, players navigate an alternate universe of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, scavenging resources and battling monstrous anomalies while exploring radioactive territories and uncovering mysteries. The Stalker trilogy places a strong emphasis on resource management due to the scarcity of ammunition in a post-apocalyptic world. Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be available for PS4 and PS5.
Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is getting an enhanced edition this month
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The iconic World War II shooter Battlefield V will also be added to PS Plus this month. Initially released in 2018, it is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Battlefield 1 from 2016. In line with its predecessors, the game features expansive multiplayer environments and classic gameplay modes while introducing a Battle Royale component known as Firestorm for up to 64 players on a single map.
In addition to multiplayer options, Battlefield V includes a single-player campaign comprised of episodic narratives set during World War II. This title will be accessible on PS4.
The complete roster of games launching on the PS Plus Game Catalog this month for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium members includes:
Sand Land (PS4, PS5)
Soul Hackers 2 (PS5)
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition (PS4, PS5)
Battlefield V (PS4)
Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (PS4, PS5)
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS4, PS5)
Humankind (PS4, PS5)
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (PS5)
Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition (PS4, PS5)
PS Plus Classics Catalog
In addition to the Game Catalog, Sony will introduce one title to the Classics Catalog this month. Battle Engine Aquila will become available for PS Plus Deluxe/Premium members on PS4 and PS5 starting May 20.
