Sony has revealed the June 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly games, and the lineup might be the most interesting one in a while. Four games are coming, including a former Xbox favourite and a co-op shooter that has been quietly rebuilt over three years.
The headline is Grounded, Obsidian’s backyard survival hit, making its first jump to PlayStation. Add to that Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and a returning EA Sports FC 26 for the start of the World Cup season.
Here is the short version. All four games are free for PS Plus subscribers (Essential, Extra, and Premium) from June 2, 2026 to July 6 (EA Sports FC 26 only until June 16). Open the PlayStation Store, add each game to your library, and they stay yours as long as your subscription is active.
1. The June 2026 PS Plus Lineup at a Glance
All four games drop on Tuesday, June 2. Three of them stick around until July 6, and EA Sports FC 26 is the early one to grab before it leaves on June 16.
| Game | Platforms | Available Until |
| Grounded Fully Yoked Edition | PS5, PS4 | July 6 |
| Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | PS5 only | July 6 |
| Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | PS5, PS4 | July 6 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | PS5, PS4 | June 16 |
2. Grounded Fully Yoked Edition: The Headline Pick
Grounded is the easy standout this month. Obsidian’s backyard survival co-op shrinks you and up to three friends down to the size of an ant, then drops you into a garden filled with oversized spiders, ants, and other unfriendly insects. You build a base, craft tools, and try to figure out what is going on.
What makes its arrival on PS Plus notable is that Grounded is published by Xbox. Microsoft put one of its own first-party games on its rival’s free-game service, which is unusual. The Fully Yoked Edition is the complete version, with every major update and DLC included.
It works on both PS5 and PS4, supports up to four-player co-op, and is hands-down the best long-term game in the lineup if you have friends to play with.
3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: A Real Redemption Arc
The most interesting story this month is Darktide. As Kotaku pointed out at the lineup reveal, Fatshark’s co-op extraction shooter launched in November 2022 in a rough state. It was missing features, the progression system frustrated everyone, and reviews were tepid.
Three years later, it is a different game. Fatshark has steadily rebuilt the progression, added classes and missions, and patched the performance. It is now considered a solid, fast, satisfying four-player co-op shooter set in the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Worth knowing: A major class update is scheduled for June 23, so you would be jumping in just before fresh content lands. PS5 only, so PS4 owners will sit this one out.
4. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2: The Party Fighter
If Grounded is for serious co-op and Darktide is for shooter fans, All-Star Brawl 2 is for the friend night on the couch. It is a platform fighter, very much in the Smash Bros lane, with characters like SpongeBob, Aang, Garfield, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The first game in 2021 was rough. The sequel cleaned up the controls, expanded the roster, and added more single-player content. It is on PS5 and PS4, and works best in local multiplayer with two to four people in the same room.
5. EA Sports FC 26: The Holdover
EA Sports FC 26 was already on PS Plus in May, and Sony has kept it for an extra two weeks to line up with the start of the World Cup season. It is available to download from launch day, but only until June 16, so move first if you want it.
Nothing has changed about the game itself, so if you grabbed it last month you can ignore this part. If you missed it the first time, here is your second chance. PS5 and PS4.
6. How to Claim Your June PS Plus Games
Adding the games to your library takes about a minute per game. You do this once, and they stay yours for as long as your PS Plus subscription stays active.
- Open the PlayStation Store on your PS5 or PS4, or use playstation.com on a desktop.
- Find the PlayStation Plus monthly games section on the home screen, or search each game by name.
- Click Add to Library on each game. You can install them later or right away.
Quick tip: You do not need to install a game to claim it. Just add it to your library while it is free, and you can download it whenever you want, as long as your PS Plus subscription is active.
7. Is the Lineup Good Value After the Price Hike?
This is the first PS Plus monthly drop since Sony raised prices on the one-month and three-month tiers in select regions on May 20. The official PlayStation Blog announcement was made one day earlier than usual, alongside the start of Days of Play 2026, which feels like a deliberate effort to lead with strong value.
Honest take: yes, this is a stronger month than usual. Grounded alone would be a good headline, and a now-good Darktide is a genuine surprise. The two-game co-op pull plus a party fighter and a football sim covers a lot of ground.
Whether that justifies the higher subscription cost depends entirely on whether the lineup ahead keeps this level. One good month does not fix a price hike, but it is the right kind of opening response from Sony.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I claim the June 2026 PlayStation Plus games?
From Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Three of the games (Grounded, Darktide, All-Star Brawl 2) stay available until July 6. EA Sports FC 26 is the early one and is only available until June 16.
Which June 2026 PS Plus game is PS5 only?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The other three (Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and EA Sports FC 26) are available on both PS5 and PS4.
Do I keep these games forever?
You keep them in your library as long as your PS Plus subscription is active. If you let your subscription lapse, the games are locked until you resubscribe.
Do I need PS Plus Extra or Premium?
No. Monthly games are available to PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers. Any active PS Plus tier gets all four.
What happens after July 6?
Sony will swap in a new monthly lineup. Any games you added to your library before July 6 stay claimable on your account. Games you did not claim by that date will leave the monthly offer.
Is Grounded the same as the Xbox version?
Yes. The Fully Yoked Edition is the complete version that has been on Xbox for a while, including all major updates and DLC. Cross-play is supported, so you can squad up with friends on other platforms.
