PlayStation’s annual Days of Play 2026 event is live now through June 10. Over 40 free indie game trials including the 2025 Game of the Year, massive PS Store discounts, accessory deals, and competitive tournaments with real prizes.
PlayStation’s biggest annual celebration, Days of Play 2026, launched on May 27 and runs through June 10 across all regions. Sony has packed this year’s event with over 40 free game trials for PS Plus Premium subscribers, hundreds of PlayStation Store discounts, significant hardware and accessory price drops, and competitive tournaments with a $200,000 Fortnite prize pool. The 2025 Game of the Year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, headlines the free trial lineup.
What Exactly Is Days of Play 2026?
Days of Play is Sony’s annual promotional event, running since 2017, that brings together discounts on games, subscriptions, hardware, and accessories alongside exclusive PlayStation Plus content and community tournaments. The 2026 edition is active from May 27 at 12:01 AM to June 10 at 11:59 PM local time in each region. It overlaps with June’s PS Plus monthly games reveal and a fresh batch of Game Catalog additions.
Over 40 Free Indie Game Trials for PS Plus Premium
The standout feature of Days of Play 2026 is a massive wave of game trials exclusively for PS Plus Premium and Deluxe members. Sony promised over 40 acclaimed indie titles, and they have been rolling out since May 27. Each trial offers the full game experience with a time limit, and all progress, including trophies, carries over if you purchase the game afterward.
The headline title is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive that swept The Game Awards 2025 with nine wins, including Game of the Year, and also claimed Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards. It became the most decorated game in The Game Awards history, surpassing The Last of Us Part II.
According to the compiled list from PlayStation Lifestyle, the confirmed trials so far include:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Hades
- Balatro
- Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
- Tunic
- Animal Well
- Cult of the Lamb
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Sea of Stars
- Sifu
- Inscryption
- Bugsnax
- Satisfactory
- Monster Train 2
- The Alters
- Cairn
- Toem
- 1000 x Resist
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
- Towers of Aghasba
- Hell Is Us
- Forever Skies
- Temtem
- Besiege
- Lego Party
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- Unbeatable
- Demonschool
- Despelote
- Dosa Divas
- Fishbowl
- Dreams of Another
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
- SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato
- Sektori
- Absolum
Sony has not yet published its own full official list, so additional titles may still appear before June 10.
June PS Plus Monthly Games and Catalog Additions
Alongside the free trials, Sony revealed the June PS Plus monthly games lineup, available from June 2 for all PS Plus tiers:
- Grounded Fully Yoked Edition (PS5/PS4): Obsidian Entertainment’s backyard survival adventure, notably a Microsoft-published title appearing on PlayStation Plus.
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5/PS4): A platform fighter featuring characters like SpongeBob, Jimmy Neutron, and the Ninja Turtles.
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5): A four-player co-op action game set in the Warhammer 40K universe.
EA Sports FC 26, which was part of May’s lineup, gets an extended run and remains a PS Plus monthly game until June 16. For Extra and Premium/Deluxe subscribers, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection including The Final Shape expansion joins the Game Catalog on June 9. The rest of the June catalog additions will be revealed later.
PS Store Discounts: Hundreds of Games on Sale
Days of Play 2026 brings hundreds of digital game deals to the PlayStation Store. According to the official PlayStation Blog and the direct.playstation.com storefront, key highlighted discounts include first-party PS5 titles such as Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Some of the deals visible on the US PlayStation Direct store include:
- Ghost of Yōtei: $49.99 (down from $69.99)
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered: $29.99 (down from $49.99)
- Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart: $29.99 (down from $69.99)
- Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition: $29.99 (down from $49.99)
- Until Dawn (PS5): $29.99 (down from $59.99)
- Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition: $129.99 (down from $229.99)
PS Plus members also get additional discounts on select indie titles like Cairn, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Balatro beyond the standard sale prices.
Hardware and Accessory Deals
Sony is also discounting PS5 peripherals across participating retailers and on direct.playstation.com during the event:
- PlayStation VR2: $100 off
- Pulse Explore wireless earbuds: $50 off
- Pulse Elite wireless headset: $40 off
- DualSense Edge wireless controller: $30 off
- Access controller: $30 off
- DualSense wireless controllers: up to $20 off
In select European countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom), PS Plus members ordering directly from PlayStation can stack an additional 5% discount on hardware and accessories. Free standard shipping and free returns are also available on eligible direct.playstation.com orders.
Save Up to 33% on PlayStation Plus Memberships
One of the most impactful deals during Days of Play 2026 applies to PlayStation Plus subscriptions. New subscribers in participating countries can save up to 33% on 12-month memberships. Current PS Plus Essential or Extra members upgrading to Premium or Deluxe can save 33% on the remainder of their subscription. Discount percentages vary by region and tier, with reports suggesting the escalating structure offers 20% for Essential, 25% for Extra, and 33% for Premium.
PlayStation Tournaments with Real Prizes
Sony is running special PlayStation Tournaments throughout Days of Play in games including EA Sports Madden NFL 26, NBA 2K26, Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, EA Sports UFC 5, EA Sports College Football 26, Gran Turismo 7, Astro Bot, Asphalt 9: Legends, and Fortnite.
Anyone who participates in at least one match earns a unique Days of Play PS Avatar and automatic entry into a sweepstakes. Sweepstakes prizes include a PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge controller, 12 months of PS Plus Premium, and $100 in PS Store credit. The player who wins the most matches in their region takes home the same grand prize package.
“Golden Tournaments” within EA Sports FC 26, EA Sports Madden NFL 26, and Mortal Kombat 1 offer double virtual currency rewards and an exclusive Golden Tournament avatar. Gran Turismo 7 participants earn a unique Days of Play livery, while the Fortnite Days of Play Cup features a global cash prize pool worth $200,000.
Free Avatars and Exclusive Packs
Starting June 4, all PlayStation players can claim free PlayStation Indies-themed avatars. These are available through the PS Plus web page or the Days of Play page on your console via a voucher code.
PS Plus members also receive exclusive bonus packs during the event:
- EA Sports FC 26 Icons Player Pack: Gold Starting XI Pack and 3 Iconic Players Picks (available until June 16).
- War of Tanks: HEAT PlayStation Plus Pack: Agent Skin (Wave Rider), Vehicle Skin (Royal Blue), and 250,000 Credits.
- Marathon Null Tempest Digital Bundle: Available from June 2, including a Vandal Runner shell style, Overrun AR weapon style, profile background, and weapon charm.
Sony Pictures Core Movie Discounts
PS Plus members can enjoy an additional 15% off movies storewide on the Sony Pictures Core app during Days of Play. Featured titles include Caught Stealing, Insidious: The Last Key, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Resident Evil: Death Island. This offer is available in 23 markets including the US, UK, Canada, and most of Western Europe.
Key Questions About Days of Play 2026
Do the free game trials require PS Plus Premium?
Yes. The 40+ indie game trials are exclusive to PS Plus Premium and Deluxe subscribers. The June monthly games (Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40K: Darktide) are available to all PS Plus tiers.
Does trial progress carry over if I buy the game?
Yes. All save data and trophies earned during a game trial transfer to the full game upon purchase.
When do the PS Store deals end?
All Days of Play deals, including game and accessory discounts, run until June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time.
Which countries are eligible for tournament prizes?
Tournaments are open in dozens of countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. However, sweepstakes eligibility varies by region. Full rules are available at playst.cc/dop-rules.
Is the PS Plus subscription discount available everywhere?
PS Plus membership discounts are available in “participating countries,” but specific availability varies. Sony has not published a definitive country list for the subscription offer, so check your local PS Store for details.
Days of Play 2026 represents Sony’s most comprehensive annual promotion, combining content for every type of PlayStation player. Whether you are looking to try 2025’s Game of the Year for free, grab discounted first-party exclusives, upgrade your PS Plus tier at a lower price, or compete in tournaments for real hardware prizes, the window runs until June 10.
