PS Plus Free Games April 2026: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider Remastered and More

PlayStation Plus subscribers in the UK can now claim their three free games for April 2026 — and it is one of the stronger monthly lineups of the year so far. Available from 7 April through to 4 May 2026, the games span a brutal souls-like action RPG, a beloved classic adventure trilogy, and a stylish anime fighter.

PS Plus April 2026 Free Games

01Lords of the Fallen — PS5 only, souls-like action RPG
02Tomb Raider I-III Remastered — PS4 and PS5, classic trilogy
03Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream — PS5 only, anime action RPG
04Available to claim from 7 April to 4 May 2026
05All three games available with PS Plus Essential tier and above

April 2026 PS Plus at a Glance.

Games3Essential tier

Available from7 April2026

Claim deadline4 May2026

PS4 compatible1 of 3Tomb Raider only

Lords of the Fallen (PS5)

Genre: Souls-like action RPG | Developer: CI Games / Hexworks | Released: October 2023

Lords of the Fallen is the most substantial offering in this month's lineup — a full-scale souls-like RPG that, at launch, was praised for its dual-world mechanic and impressive visual design, even as some critics noted it was demanding in its difficulty.

What Is Lords of the Fallen?

In Lords of the Fallen, you play as one of the legendary Dark Crusaders — warriors sworn to stop a resurrected demonic deity from plunging the world back into darkness. The game is set in a vast interconnected world with one defining twist: two overlapping realms exist simultaneously.

The world of the living, Axiom, runs parallel to the realm of the dead, Umbral. Players can shift between them using a lantern device, revealing hidden paths, enemies and secrets that do not exist in the land of the living. It is one of the more genuinely inventive mechanics in the souls-like genre in recent years.

How Hard Is It?

Lords of the Fallen is genuinely challenging — comparable to FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. If you are new to the genre, expect to die frequently and learn from each death. If you are a veteran of souls-likes, you will find a game that respects the genre while adding its own distinct flavour.

Tip for New Players

The dual-realm mechanic can feel overwhelming at first. Focus on learning the Axiom (living world) routes first before experimenting with Umbral. The game's early hours reward patience far more than aggression.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (PS4 & PS5)

Genre: Action adventure | Developer: Aspyr | Released: February 2024

The only game in April's lineup playable on both PS4 and PS5, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered brings three of gaming's most beloved adventures back with updated visuals — while keeping the original experience perfectly intact for those who want it.

What's Included

The collection contains all three original Tomb Raider games:

Tomb Raider (1996)
Tomb Raider II (1997)
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft (1998)

Every expansion, secret level, and bonus area from all three games is included. The remaster adds updated graphics with higher resolution textures, improved lighting, and modern character models — but critically, players can switch back to the original graphics at any point with a single button press.

For Nostalgia and New Players Alike

The ability to switch instantly between remastered and original visuals makes this package work brilliantly both for long-time fans reliving their childhood and for new players curious about where Lara Croft came from. The original games hold up remarkably well in terms of puzzle design.

Why It Matters in 2026

With the Amazon Tomb Raider series having renewed global interest in the franchise, this is an ideal time to experience the games that started it all. The first three Tomb Raider titles contain some of the most inventive level design in PlayStation history — and the remaster preserves every moment faithfully.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream (PS5)

Genre: Anime action RPG | Developer: Bandai Namco | Released: October 2024

Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is the most niche of the three offerings but will be warmly received by fans of the long-running anime franchise. The game introduces a new "Galaxia" system that allows players to relive key battle moments from across the entire SAO storyline, featuring 21 playable characters.

Who Is It For?

Primarily designed for fans of the Sword Art Online anime, Fractured Daydream does not require deep knowledge of the franchise to enjoy — though you will get significantly more from it if you know the characters and their histories. The combat system is stylish and accessible, with cooperative multiplayer for up to 20 players online.

Online Multiplayer

Fractured Daydream supports online co-op for up to 20 players simultaneously — a relatively unusual feature for a game of this type. If you have friends who are SAO fans, this is worth downloading for the multiplayer alone.

How to Claim Your April 2026 PS Plus Games

Claiming your free games is straightforward:

Open the PlayStation Store on your PS5 or PS4, or via the PlayStation app
Navigate to PS Plus → Monthly Games
Select each game and click Add to Library — you do not need to download them immediately
Games claimed before 4 May 2026 remain in your library as long as your subscription is active

Don't Forget to Claim

You must add the games to your library before 4 May 2026, even if you do not plan to play them immediately. Once the deadline passes, they are replaced by May's lineup and can no longer be added for free. Claiming takes 30 seconds.

Verdict: Is April 2026 a Good Month for PS Plus?

Yes — particularly if you have not yet played Lords of the Fallen. A souls-like of that size and quality would typically retail for £50+. As a free addition to your PS Plus library, it represents one of the best-value monthly drops in recent memory.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is essential for anyone who loves gaming history, and Fractured Daydream serves a specific audience well. Across the three games, there are easily 60–80 hours of content for players willing to explore all of them.

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