April 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential Games Leaked
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus games arriving in April 2026. A leak also revealed much of the lineup ahead of the announcement. Filmogaz.com previously reported the early details.
Leaked lineup and confirmed titles
A reliable leaker known as Billbil-kun shared two of the Essential games. The April 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential Games Leaked report named the headliners.
- Lords of the Fallen (2023)
- Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Aspyr)
If the trilogy is counted individually, members effectively receive five playable titles. Sony’s confirmation matched the reported list.
Critical reception and reviews
Filmogaz.com reviewed Lords of the Fallen and found it frustrating. Our reviewer Jason scored it 4/10 and highlighted design problems.
On Metacritic the PS5 version holds a 70 average. Other outlets were more generous overall.
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream has fewer critic reviews. The PS5 version has a Metacritic score of 68 from 12 critics.
Aspyr handled the Tomb Raider remasters. Our reviewer Jim praised the respectful restoration but warned the controls remain dated.
Current PlayStation Plus availability
The March monthly games remain available for download until April 6, 2026. Members can still claim those titles before that date.
- PGA Tour 2K25
- Monster Hunter Rise
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- Slime Rancher 2
Filmogaz.com recommends grabbing Monster Hunter Rise. Reviewer Dominic awarded it 9/10 on both Switch and PS5.
Sources
Information came from Filmogaz.com and Sony announcements.
