Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for June 2026, and co-op fans are in for a treat this month. Three titles join the lineup on June 2, 2026, and they are available to claim until July 6, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about what is dropping, when, and on which platforms.
PS Plus June 2026 Free Games
| Game | Platform | Available Until |
| Grounded Fully Yoked Edition | PS5, PS4 | July 6, 2026 |
| Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | PS5, PS4 | July 6, 2026 |
| Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | PS5 only | July 6, 2026 |
| EA Sports FC 26 (bonus) | PS5, PS4 | June 16, 2026 |
When Can You Download the June 2026 PS Plus Games?
All three games go live on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. If you are still catching up on May’s lineup, which includes Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols, you have until June 2 to add those to your library. EA Sports FC 26, which was part of May’s lineup, gets a special extended run through June 16, 2026, so you still have extra time to grab that one.
The June 2026 PS Plus Essential Lineup
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition | PS5, PS4
Obsidian Entertainment’s survival-crafting game Grounded drops players into a backyard after they have been mysteriously shrunk to the size of an ant. You can play solo or team up with up to three friends in online co-op to gather resources, build shelter, craft armour and weapons, and survive against the creatures that call the garden home.
The Fully Yoked Edition refers to the game’s 1.4 update, which launched in 2024 and brought ant queens, new game plus content, and several other additions. That update also marked Grounded’s arrival on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, after it originally launched on Xbox and Windows PC.
Key highlights:
- Up to 4-player online co-op
- Survival, crafting, and base-building gameplay
- Available on both PS5 and PS4
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | PS5, PS4
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a platform fighter heavily inspired by Super Smash Bros., featuring a roster packed with iconic cartoon characters. SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, and the Angry Beavers are among the fighters included.
Compared to the original, this sequel adds voice acting for every character, a visual overhaul, and cross-play across all platforms. Beyond the standard versus modes, the game also includes a roguelike story campaign and a collection of minigames for solo players.
One regional note worth flagging: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is not available in Korea through PlayStation Plus.
Key highlights:
- Platform fighter with Smash Bros.-style combat
- Full roster voice acting and cross-play support
- Roguelike story campaign for solo play
- Available on both PS5 and PS4
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | PS5
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a four-player co-op first-person shooter developed by Fatshark, the studio behind the acclaimed Vermintide series. Set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40K, the game sends players into the city of Tertium to fight through hordes of Nurgle-infected enemies across a series of brutal missions.
What makes Darktide stand out is its blend of intense melee and ranged combat. You feel every swing of a chainsword and every burst from a lasgun. The game launched on PC in 2022 to a rough reception, however it has since improved significantly through consistent updates, and now carries strong player reviews.
The timing of this PS Plus addition is also notable: Darktide receives its new Skitarii class on June 23, 2026, so new players jumping in through PS Plus will not have long to wait before fresh content arrives. The Skitarii class comes from the Adeptus Mechanicus faction within the Warhammer 40K universe. Other playable classes include options from the Imperial Guard faction, including the fan-favourite Ogryn, an enormous abhuman warrior.
Key highlights:
- 4-player co-op first-person shooter
- Melee and ranged combat combined
- New Skitarii class arrives June 23, 2026
- PS5 only (not available on PS4)
What About EA Sports FC 26?
EA Sports FC 26 was part of May’s PS Plus Essential lineup; however, Sony has confirmed it will remain available as a monthly game through June 16, 2026. This extended window lines up with the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making the timing a clear nod to the global football audience.
PS Plus members also receive a special EA Sports FC 26 PlayStation Plus Icons Pack as a bonus add-on. You can redeem it through its product page on PlayStation Store, with the content then available in-game.
PS Plus Price Update: What New Subscribers Pay
This June lineup is the first PS Plus announcement since Sony raised subscription prices in May 2026. Sony confirmed the price changes do not apply to current subscribers, except in Turkey and India, unless an existing subscription lapses or changes. However, new subscribers will pay the updated rates.
| Plan | 1 Month | 3 Months |
| Essential | $10.99 | $27.99 |
| Extra | $16.99 | $43.99 |
| Premium | $19.99 | $54.99 |
The 12-month subscription price remains unchanged across all tiers.
Is June 2026 a Good Month for PS Plus?
Honestly, yes, especially if you enjoy co-op gaming. Grounded and Darktide are both genuinely well-regarded games with strong multiplayer foundations, and Darktide in particular is arriving at a great time given the incoming Skitarii update. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 rounds the lineup out nicely for fans of platform fighters or anyone looking for a fun local and online party game.
Make sure you add all three to your library before July 6, 2026, even if you do not plan to play them right away.
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