PlayStation Plus June 2026 monthly games are live. Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and an extended EA Sports FC 26 make this a co-op-heavy month for subscribers.
PlayStation Plus June 2026 monthly games went live on June 2, delivering a lineup entirely built around multiplayer experiences. Sony is offering all PS Plus subscribers three new titles: Grounded Fully Yoked Edition (PS5/PS4), Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5/PS4), and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5 only). On top of that, EA Sports FC 26 remains claimable through June 16 as a carryover from May. All three new games can be added to your library until July 6, 2026.
What Games Are Free on PS Plus in June 2026?
The full list of games available to all PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium members this month is:
- Grounded Fully Yoked Edition (PS5, PS4)
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5, PS4)
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5 only)
- EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, PS4): extended until June 16
Sony announced the lineup a day earlier than usual as part of the Days of Play 2026 event, which runs from May 27 through June 10. The reveal came just weeks after PlayStation Plus prices increased for new subscribers starting May 20, making the quality of each month’s offerings more scrutinised than ever.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition: The Headline Pick
Grounded is a co-op survival game from Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds. It holds a Metacritic score of 83 based on 28 critic reviews, with publications like TheGamer (90/100) comparing it to genre standouts like Subnautica and The Forest. The premise is instantly fun: you play as a teenager mysteriously shrunk to the size of an ant, stranded in a backyard that now feels like a vast, dangerous wilderness.
The Fully Yoked Edition is the definitive version, bundling every content update the game has received along with significant additions:
- New Game+ mode for replayability
- New ant queens with choice-and-consequence interactions
- Additional creatures, weapons and gear
- Quality-of-life improvements across the board
Up to four players can team up online to build bases, craft equipment and unravel the mystery behind their transformation. Solo play works fine, but the co-op experience is where Grounded truly shines. Originally an Xbox exclusive developed under Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios banner, its arrival on PlayStation and now as a PS Plus freebie is a notable milestone in Microsoft’s cross-platform publishing strategy.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: Intense Co-op for PS5 Owners
Developed by Fatshark, the team behind the acclaimed Vermintide series, Darktide is a four-player co-op shooter set in the Warhammer 40K universe. Players form squads of Rejects fighting through the Hive City of Tertium, battling Nurgle-corrupted forces in claustrophobic corridors and sprawling urban environments.
The game blends Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat with ranged gunplay. Chainswords, lasguns, and a deep class customisation system give it significant depth. On PS5 Pro, Darktide runs at 4K resolution and 60 FPS with PSSR upscaling technology, delivering a visually impressive experience. This is a PS5-only title, so PS4 owners will need to look at the other two games this month.
The timing is strong for Darktide. Warhammer 40K games have seen a surge in popularity following Space Marine 2’s commercial success, and landing on PS Plus gives Darktide a massive potential player base boost right when the community is hungry for more 40K content.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2: Cartoon Chaos for Everyone
If you have ever wanted SpongeBob to fight Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, this is your game. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a platform fighter in the Super Smash Bros. mould, featuring a large roster of Nickelodeon icons including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron, Squidward, and many more.
Compared to its predecessor, the sequel adds voice acting, new Super abilities, improved mechanics and a roguelike single-player campaign alongside standard local and online multiplayer. It is the most accessible game in this month’s lineup, perfect for quick sessions, couch play, and younger gamers looking for something lighter than Darktide’s grimdark intensity.
EA Sports FC 26: Why the Extended Deadline Matters
EA Sports FC 26 was originally part of May’s PS Plus lineup but has been given an extension through June 16. According to the PlayStation Blog, this is a deliberate move timed with the start of the World Cup. A June 4 update added an international tournament mode featuring 48 national teams, making the extension particularly well-timed for football fans.
PS Plus members also receive a free EA Sports FC 26 Icons Player Pack containing three iconic player picks, redeemable from the game’s PlayStation Store page while the monthly game window remains open. If you have not claimed FC 26 yet, act before June 16.
PS Plus Extra and Premium: What Else Is Coming in June?
Beyond the Essential tier monthly games, Extra and Premium subscribers have additional content to look forward to. Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, which includes all expansions through The Final Shape, joins the Game Catalog on June 9. The broader June catalog refresh is expected to be announced on June 10, with games going live on June 16.
Premium members also gained access to over 40 indie Game Trials as part of Days of Play. Highlights include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Balatro, Baby Steps, Tunic, Cult of the Lamb, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Sea of Stars and Animal Well.
On the departures side, several titles are leaving Extra and Premium on June 16: Red Dead Redemption, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, LEGO The Incredibles, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie and Lawn Mowing Simulator. If any of these are in your backlog, now is the time to finish them.
PS Plus Price Increases: What Changed in May 2026
Sony increased PS Plus prices for new subscribers starting May 20, 2026. In most regions, the change only applies to new sign-ups or lapsed subscriptions. However, Sony specifically noted that Turkey and India are exceptions where existing subscribers are also affected.
Here are the updated monthly and quarterly prices for the US market:
| Tier | 1 Month (USD) | 3 Months (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $10.99 | $27.99 |
| Extra | $16.99 | $43.99 |
| Premium | $19.99 | $54.99 |
For European subscribers, the UK pricing came in at £7.99/month for Essential, £14.99 for Extra and £17.99 for Premium. Annual plans remain unchanged for now. During the Days of Play event running until June 10, new subscribers and those upgrading can save up to 33% on 12-month memberships, with discounts scaling from 20% (Essential) up to 33% (Premium).
Key Dates You Need to Remember
- June 9: Destiny 2: Legacy Collection joins Extra/Premium catalog
- June 10: Days of Play sale ends; Extra/Premium catalog refresh announced
- June 16: EA Sports FC 26 leaves monthly games; catalog games go live; departures from Extra/Premium
- July 6: Last day to claim Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Darktide
Once added to your library, all monthly games remain playable for as long as your PS Plus subscription stays active.
Things Worth Knowing Before You Download
Can I play these games on PS4?
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 are available on both PS5 and PS4. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is PS5 only. EA Sports FC 26 works on both platforms.
Is Grounded worth playing solo?
Yes. The full story campaign can be completed alone, and the survival mechanics work in single-player. However, the game is designed with co-op in mind, and most reviews agree the experience is significantly better with friends.
Is Darktide beginner-friendly?
Darktide has a learning curve, especially for players new to horde shooters. Lower difficulty missions are accessible for newcomers, but the game rewards squad coordination and loadout optimisation at higher levels. If you enjoyed Left 4 Dead or Vermintide, you will feel right at home.
Do I need to play the first Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl?
No. The sequel is a standalone improvement over the original with a new campaign, expanded roster, voice acting and refined mechanics. You can jump straight in.
June 2026 is one of the strongest co-op-focused months PS Plus has delivered in recent memory. Whether you prefer survival crafting, horde shooting, cartoon brawling or World Cup football, there is something in this lineup worth your time. Just make sure you claim everything before the deadlines pass.
