EA Sports FC 26 is free for PS Plus members in May
EA Sports FC 26, which sold 12 million copies and topped UK charts in September 2025, is coming free to PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers on May 5. Sony confirmed the three-game lineup via the PlayStation Blog, and it's one of the stronger Essential drops in recent months. If you haven't bought FC 26 at full retail price yet, this is the month to hold off.
The lineup
All three games unlock for Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers on May 5:
- EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, PS4) — EA's annual football sim, now in its second season under the FC branding. As of October 2025, 88% of copies sold were on PS5, per Wikipedia, so the PS5 version is clearly the one to play. - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5) — a hardcore action-RPG set in a dark fantasy version of Ming Dynasty China. Demanding combat, strong atmosphere, PS5 only. - Nine Sols (PS5, PS4) — a hand-drawn Metroidvania with tight platforming and a Taoist-inspired sci-fi world. Smaller in scale but well-regarded.
Redeeming FC 26 through the PlayStation Store also nets you a PS Plus Icons Pack bonus at no extra cost, for as long as the title remains in the monthly lineup.
What it means for your wallet
The Essential tier sits at £6.99/month in the UK and roughly the equivalent in the US. FC 26 launched at around £70 at retail — getting it as part of a subscription you're likely already paying for is a meaningful saving. Sony notes that lineups can vary by region, so confirm availability in your local PlayStation Store before the May 5 drop.
If you're still working through April's offerings — Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I–III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream — claim those before they rotate out.
Extra and Premium
Sony is announcing the May additions for the Extra and Premium tiers separately on May 13, with those games going live on May 19. No details yet on what those higher tiers will receive beyond the Essential three.
