You’ll want to add these to your library now — Sony just revealed the May PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, and it includes some notable picks.
What’s coming to PS Plus Essential in May — quick facts and deadlines
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Essential offerings for May: EA FC 24, Ghostrunner II, Tunic, and the Destiny 2: Eclipse expansion. EA FC 24 is available for both PS4 and PS5; Ghostrunner II is a PS5-only inclusion; Tunic is available across PlayStation systems; and the Destiny 2 Eclipse DLC can be claimed on PS4 and PS5. Important dates: FC 24 remains in the subscription library until June 17, while the other three titles must be added to your library by June 3.
EA FC 24 — the rebranded football sim arrives on PS Plus
EA’s annual football simulator returns under the FC name rather than FIFA, and Sony lists it first among May’s titles. Available on PS4 and PS5, FC 24 continues EA Sports’ focus on Ultimate Team as its primary mode, a pattern that reviewers have argued stifles broader innovation across the series. Critics have noted a lack of competition in sports franchises has contributed to conservative design choices and unfulfilled promises to evolve other modes. Still, EA has kept up its recent practice of placing the mid-year edition of its yearly sports releases into subscription services, likely as a way to engage players ahead of the next installment.
Ghostrunner II — high-intensity parkour and combat (PS5 only)
Ghostrunner II joins the list as a PS5-exclusive add-on to the service. Developed by One More Level, the sequel built on the original’s foundations, offering fast-paced, demanding gameplay with a strong focus on precision and challenge. In our coverage, reviewer Juan Salas highlighted that while the game isn’t flawless and won’t necessarily appeal to everyone, it achieves what it sets out to do: an entertaining, high-effort action experience that feels meaningful and memorable rather than forgettable.
Tunic — the indie gem that rewards exploration
Tunic, one of 2022’s standout indie titles, is also part of May’s PS Plus roster — a welcome chance for players who missed it first time around. Created by Andrew Shouldice, this isometric action-adventure feels deceptively simple at first but hides a depth centered on discovery. Players piece together the game’s fragmented manual, unlock previously unreachable chests, and delight in uncovering new dungeons and countless secrets across its world. The game earned a spot among our favorites for its design; we’ve also published an interview with its creator and a piece on composer Terence Lee’s (Lifeformed) soundtrack.
Destiny 2: Eclipse — the expansion now included
The final offering is the Eclipse expansion for Destiny 2, which originally launched in early 2023 and is now accessible through PS Plus on both PS4 and PS5. Bungie’s expansion was generally seen as a step forward for the live-service shooter, introducing Neptune’s city, the so-called Cloud Riders faction, plus a batch of new missions, weapons, and gear for guardians to chase.
How to claim them and a reminder on availability
If you want any of these entries in your PlayStation library, be mindful of the dates: add Tunic, Ghostrunner II, and Destiny 2: Eclipse to your library by June 3; EA FC 24 will remain claimable through June 17. Once added, they stay in your library as long as you maintain an active PlayStation Plus Essential subscription.
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