PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers have three new free games to claim as of April 7, and it’s a genuinely varied lineup: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream are all live now and claimable through May 4.
The headline pick is arguably Lords of the Fallen, the 2023 souls-like that casts you as a Dark Crusader fighting to stop a demonic tyrant from consuming the world. It’s challenging, atmospheric, and mechanically demanding – fair warning, the level design can be punishing even by genre standards – but if you’ve been souls-curious, this is a solid no-cost entry point. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is the nostalgia hit of the month, bundling all three classic Lara Croft adventures with their expansions, a toggle between original and upgraded visuals, and a new Challenge Mode with customisable modifiers and unlockable outfits. It’s also worth noting as a great warm-up ahead of the upcoming Tomb Raider remake. Rounding things out, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is the anime RPG of the bunch – a 2024 release featuring 21 characters from across the franchise and online co-op for up to 20 players, which is a lot of chaos in the best possible way.
Here’s the full April 2026 PS Plus Essential lineup:
- Lords of the Fallen (PS5)
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (PS5, PS4)
- Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream (PS5)
Worth noting: two of the three titles are PS5 exclusive, continuing Sony’s clear push toward next-gen prioritisation in its Essential offerings. If you’re also keeping tabs on what the competition is doing, Xbox’s Game Pass has been making its own moves lately – worth a look if you’re weighing up subscriptions. And if you missed last month’s PS Plus haul, we’ve got you covered on recent catalog updates too.
Which of the three April games are you diving into first – or does this month leave you wanting more? Let us know in the comments below, and keep your eyes on GameLuster for more breaking gaming news and PlayStation Plus coverage.
