{"id":4615,"date":"2026-05-29T02:02:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T23:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=4615"},"modified":"2026-05-29T02:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T23:04:39","slug":"ps-plus-june-2026-free-games-grounded-darktide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/ps-plus-june-2026-free-games-grounded-darktide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PS Plus June 2026 Free Games: Grounded, Darktide, Nickelodeon Brawl 2, and Destiny 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus free games for June 2026. Essential subscribers get Grounded, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Extra and Premium members also gain access to Destiny 2: Legacy Collection on June 9.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation Plus monthly games for June 2026. Three titles arrive on June 2 for all PS Plus subscribers, staying available through July 6. The announcement came a day earlier than the usual schedule, coinciding with the start of the annual Days of Play promotional event running from May 27 through June 10. Notably, PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers also get a significant bonus with Destiny 2: Legacy Collection joining the Game Catalog on June 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Games Are Free on PS Plus in June 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All PS Plus members at the Essential tier and above can claim the following three games starting Tuesday, June 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition<\/strong> (PS5, PS4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2<\/strong> (PS5, PS4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warhammer 40,000: Darktide<\/strong> (PS5 only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of these, <strong>EA Sports FC 26<\/strong> from last month&#8217;s lineup will remain available as a PS Plus monthly game through June 16. The extension coincides with the June 4 launch of The World&#8217;s Game update, adding a 48-national-team international tournament mode to the football title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition: The Complete Survival Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded shrinks players down to ant-size and drops them into a backyard teeming with oversized insects. The Fully Yoked Edition is the definitive package, bundling every content update the game has received alongside new ant queens, a New Game+ mode, and a collection of new gear. With over 100 hours of content and support for up to four-player online co-op, Grounded has built a substantial following since its original launch on Xbox and PC. This PS Plus inclusion marks its biggest push on the PlayStation platform yet. The game blends crafting, base-building, and exploration in a setting that feels like a mix of Minecraft and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: Horde Shooting in the Grimdark Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fatshark&#8217;s Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a first-person cooperative horde shooter and the spiritual successor to the studio&#8217;s well-regarded Vermintide series. Squads of up to four players descend into the bowels of Hive City Tertium to purge Nurgle cultists across more than 20 missions set in six large zones. Originally released on PC in November 2022, Darktide arrived on PS5 in December 2024 after two years of updates that overhauled progression, crafting, and overall polish. The PS5 version features cross-platform multiplayer and has been praised for its nearly perfect first-person melee combat. Four distinct classes offer deep customization and weapon variety, providing potentially hundreds of hours of replayability. Important: Darktide is PS5-exclusive, so PS4 owners will not have access to this particular title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2: Cartoon Fighter for Casual Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A platform fighter in the mold of Super Smash Bros., Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 pulls iconic characters from across the Nickelodeon cartoon universe. SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Danny Phantom, and many more are all playable. Released in November 2023 on PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch, the game is the most family-friendly pick of the three and targets casual multiplayer sessions. While it may be the most niche offering in the lineup, it slots in well as a party game for couch co-op evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Destiny 2: Legacy Collection Joins PS Plus Extra and Premium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers get a notable addition on June 9: Destiny 2: Legacy Collection. This edition includes every expansion Bungie has released, including The Final Shape, effectively making it the complete and final version of Destiny 2 as active development wraps up. The timing is deliberate: the Legacy Collection drops on the same day as the game&#8217;s final Monument to Triumph content update goes live. For anyone who missed Destiny 2&#8217;s years-long run, this is the most comprehensive way to experience the entire saga at no extra cost beyond an existing PS Plus Extra or Premium subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Games Are Leaving PS Plus in June?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While new titles enter the catalog, five games will be removed from PS Plus Extra and Premium on June 16, 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red Dead Redemption (PS4\/PS5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawn Mowing Simulator and LMS: Landmark Edition (PS4\/PS5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LEGO The Incredibles (PS4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition (PS4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie (PS4\/PS5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike Essential tier games, which remain in your library as long as you stay subscribed, Extra and Premium catalog games lose access the moment they depart. Red Dead Redemption is the biggest departure here, so make sure to finish it before the June 16 deadline if it is on your backlog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Days of Play 2026: PS Plus Discounts and Store Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The early reveal ties directly into the Days of Play 2026 event, which launched on May 27 and runs through June 10. During this window, Sony offers discounts on PlayStation hardware accessories, including up to $100 off PlayStation VR2 and $50 off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, along with hundreds of game discounts on the PlayStation Store. For PS Plus subscriptions specifically, new subscribers can save up to 33% on 12-month memberships. Current Essential or Extra members can also upgrade to Premium or Deluxe at a 33% discount on the remaining balance of their subscription. PS Plus members ordering directly from PlayStation also receive an extra 5% discount on eligible hardware in select European countries including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent PS Plus Price Increases: Context for the June Lineup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The June reveal arrives just weeks after Sony raised PS Plus prices for new subscribers globally. In the US, Essential monthly plans went from $10 to $11, while three-month plans increased from $25 to $28. Annual plans remained unchanged for most regions. However, the price hike has intensified scrutiny of monthly game quality. Community reactions to the June lineup have been mixed: Grounded and Darktide are solid co-op titles with strong reputations, but neither represents a blockbuster-tier headliner. The Destiny 2: Legacy Collection on Extra tiers is widely seen as the month&#8217;s strongest offer, particularly for lapsed or new Destiny players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Claim Your PS Plus June 2026 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All three Essential games go live on Tuesday, June 2, and remain claimable until Monday, July 6. Destiny 2: Legacy Collection becomes available on June 9 for Extra and Premium subscribers. The full June catalog lineup for Extra and Premium tiers will be announced separately by Sony in the coming weeks. To add any of these games to your library, navigate to the PlayStation Store on your console or the PlayStation app, find the games under the PS Plus section, and select &#8220;Add to Library.&#8221; Once claimed, Essential tier games stay accessible for as long as your subscription is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are diving into Grounded&#8217;s cooperative survival, shredding heretics in Darktide&#8217;s grimdark corridors, or settling cartoon grudges in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the June lineup offers something for every type of multiplayer session. Do not forget to claim everything before July 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus free games for June 2026. Essential subscribers get Grounded, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. 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