If last month was about heavy hitters and blockbusters, April is about the sheer variety of the “new and the weird”. Sony has officially dropped the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe additions for the month, and it is a fascinating spread.
Starting Tuesday, 21 April, subscribers can gain access to eight new titles. From racing through tropical archipelagos to managing your own football dynasty, here is every single game hitting the service this month.
The Big Hitters: Open Worlds and Speed
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5
Aloy’s debut adventure gets a significant facelift. While the original was already a looker, the Remastered edition brings technical parity with Forbidden West. Expect improved character models, lighting, and textures that breathe fresh life into the world of the “Old Ones”. Note: PS5 players get the Remaster, while PS4 players can download the Complete Edition.
The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4
If you have an itch for high-speed exploration, this is your cure. Motorfest drops you into a condensed version of O’ahu, Hawaii. It is a vibrant, “always-on” festival of car culture. Whether you’re cruising through the rainforest or tearing up the city streets of Honolulu, the sheer volume of vehicles and playlists will keep your garage busy for weeks.
Strategy and Management
Football Manager 26 Console | PS5
The definitive football management sim finally makes its way to the catalogue. For the first time in the series, the Premier League is fully licensed, meaning your hunt for the title just got a whole lot more authentic. With a revamped UI and more detailed match-day visuals, it is the perfect time to see if you have what it takes to survive the hot seat.
Monster Train | PS5
Don’t let the name fool you; this is one of the most addictive roguelike deck-builders on the market. Unlike typical card games, you have to defend three vertical floors simultaneously. It is tactical, fast-paced, and offers hundreds of card combinations that ensure no two “runs” ever feel the same.
Action and Horror
Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4
Koei Tecmo takes their “Warriors” formula and gives it a roguelite spin. In Warriors: Abyss, you choose from over 100 heroes to battle through the trials of hell. It is a game of scale—hacking and slashing through literal thousands of enemies, where each death makes your next party combination even stronger.
The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5
Set in the Dead by Daylight universe, this narrative horror from Supermassive Games is all about atmosphere and choice. It follows a group of young filmmakers in a small town haunted by a violent past. If you’ve played Until Dawn, you know the drill: your choices matter, and almost everyone is expendable.
The Wild Cards and Classics
Squirrel with a Gun | PS5
This is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. You play as a squirrel. You have a gun. You terrorise a neighbourhood to collect golden acorns. It is a physics-based sandbox that doesn’t take itself seriously for a single second—and honestly, that is exactly why it’s worth a download.
Wild Arms 4 | PS5, PS4 (Deluxe Only)
A treat for the Deluxe members, this PS2 classic has been up-rendered for modern displays. It follows the story of Jude as he navigates a world scarred by war. With the new “rewind” and “quick save” features, this cult-classic JRPG is much more accessible for modern players looking for a hit of nostalgia.
