Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June 2026. Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 are all available to claim from June 2 through July 6.
Sony has officially confirmed the three games joining the PlayStation Plus Essential tier in June 2026. Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will all be available to claim from June 2 through July 6. The announcement arrived a day earlier than usual, timed to coincide with the launch of Sony’s annual Days of Play sale running from May 27 to June 10.
What Are the PS Plus June 2026 Games?
Here is the full Essential lineup for June:
- Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition (PS5 / PS4)
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5 only)
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5 / PS4)
The selection covers survival crafting, co-op horde shooting, and platform fighting, making it a well-rounded month for different play styles. All three titles support multiplayer in some form, which gives the lineup a distinctly social flavour.
Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition Brings Obsidian’s Survival Hit to PS Plus
Grounded is a survival crafting game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Players are shrunk to the size of ants and must navigate a suburban backyard teeming with oversized insects, spiders, and other creatures. The game first launched into early access on Xbox and PC in 2020, received its 1.0 release in 2022, and arrived on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in April 2024 as part of Xbox’s multiplatform push.
The Fully Yoked Edition is the complete package. It includes every content update released since launch along with the massive 1.4 patch that added New Game+ mode, new ant queens, over 20 new items, and the Remix dimensions system. New Game+ unlocks after defeating the Broodmother, Mantis, Wasp Queen, and completing the Javamatic fight, letting players enter alternate dimensions with remixed creature spawns and randomized trinkets.
Grounded supports up to four-player co-op with full crossplay across all platforms. It built a massive following through Xbox Game Pass, and this PS Plus release represents its broadest push on the PlayStation ecosystem yet.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and the Incoming Skitarii Update
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a four-player co-op horde shooter developed by Fatshark, the studio behind the acclaimed Vermintide series. Set in Games Workshop’s grimdark sci-fi universe, it tasks players with fighting through waves of enemies in the depths of Hive Tertium. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but the PS Plus version is PS5 exclusive. PS4 owners will only have access to the other two June titles.
What makes the timing especially compelling is the Skitarii class update launching June 23. The Skitarii Alpha Primus is a brand-new playable class representing the Adeptus Mechanicus. It comes with a servo skull combat companion (which can be equipped with a flamethrower), new arc-damage weapons including a transonic blade and phosphor blaster, a unique cog-shaped skill tree, and new enemy types like the Traitor Vanguard and Cultist Vanguard. The Skitarii class will be sold separately for €11.99 / $11.99, but having the base game free through PS Plus means players can jump in at minimal cost.
Darktide has been riding momentum from the breakout success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 last year, and the Skitarii addition is one of its most significant content drops to date.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2: The Family-Friendly Pick
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a platform fighter in the mould of Super Smash Bros., pitting characters from across Nickelodeon’s cartoon library against each other. SpongeBob, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar’s Aang, Rocko, Jimmy Neutron, and many more are all playable across local and online matches for up to four players.
Originally released in November 2023 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, and PC, it is the most accessible game of the three, making it a strong option for younger players and anyone looking for a lighter competitive experience. The roster has been expanded post-launch with DLC fighters including Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, and Iroh.
Claim May’s Games Before They Disappear
Before the new lineup arrives, make sure to add May’s Essential games to your library. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5) and Nine Sols (PS5, PS4) must be claimed by June 1. Meanwhile, EA Sports FC 26 is staying on PS Plus longer than usual, with its deadline extended to June 16. This lines up with the game’s World’s Game update on June 4, which adds a 48-national-team tournament mode.
Destiny 2: Legacy Collection Joins Extra and Premium
Beyond the Essential tier, PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers get an additional highlight in June. Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, including The Final Shape expansion, joins the catalogue on June 9. This is the same day Bungie releases its final major content update, Monument to Triumph, effectively making this the complete and definitive edition of Destiny 2 as active development winds down.
The full Extra and Premium catalogue additions for June are expected to be announced on June 10, with the titles going live on June 16.
Which Games Are Leaving PS Plus in June?
As usual, some titles will be departing the Extra and Premium catalogues. The following games are set to leave on June 16:
- Red Dead Redemption (PS4 / PS5)
- LEGO The Incredibles (PS4)
- Lawn Mowing Simulator (PS4 / PS5)
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition (PS4)
- We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie (PS4 / PS5)
The departure of Red Dead Redemption is the most notable loss. If you have been meaning to play it, now is the time to download it before the June 16 cutoff.
Days of Play Sale and the PS Plus Price Increase
The early announcement is directly linked to the Days of Play promotional event, which runs from May 27 through June 10 and overlaps with a State of Play showcase on June 2. PS Plus members receive a 5% discount on PlayStation Direct store purchases during this window, stacking with existing sale prices.
It is worth noting that this lineup arrives shortly after Sony implemented a PS Plus price increase for new subscribers in May 2026. In Europe, a one-month Essential subscription now costs €9.99, while the Extra tier sits at €14.99 per month and Premium at €19.99 per month. Annual subscriptions have not changed for the time being. Existing members in most regions retain their current pricing unless they cancel or switch plans.
Is the June 2026 PS Plus Lineup Worth It?
Grounded’s rich survival crafting with four-player co-op, Darktide’s intense horde-shooter action with the Skitarii class arriving mid-month, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s lighthearted fighting make for a varied and above-average month. The real standout is the Grounded and Darktide pairing: both are co-op focused, both have received substantial post-launch support, and Darktide’s timing with the Skitarii update makes it an especially compelling pickup.
All three titles can be claimed from June 2 through July 6. Once added to your library, they remain playable for as long as your PlayStation Plus subscription stays active. Do not wait until the last day; add them early and you will have them permanently tied to your account.
