April just got a whole lot more exciting for PlayStation Plus subscribers! Sony has officially revealed the PS Plus Essential lineup for April 2026, and it’s a triple threat that covers dark fantasy, classic adventure, and anime action all in one drop. Starting April 7, members can dive into Lords of the Fallen, a sprawling soulslike epic where you’ll battle through the realms of the living and the dead to dethrone a demonic god. Joining it is the beloved Tomb Raider I–III Remastered, bringing Lara Croft’s legendary first three adventures back with upgraded visuals, all expansions, and a brand-new Challenge Mode. And rounding out the pack is Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, a co-op action brawler that lets you team up with up to 20 players for massive raid boss battles. You have until May 4 to claim all three, so let’s break down what’s waiting for you.
Lords of the Fallen
After an age of the cruellest tyranny, the demon God, Adyr, was finally defeated. But Gods… do not fall forever. Now, aeons later, Adyr’s resurrection draws nigh. As one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, journey through both the realms of the living and the dead in this expansive RPG experience, featuring colossal boss battles, fast challenging combat, thrilling character encounters, and deep, immersive storytelling. Will your legend be one of light… or one of darkness?
Dare to Hope.
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| DLCs | None |
| Total |
1
7
55
|
| Online | No MercyComradesInfernal OfferingsRadiant OfferingsUmbral OfferingsShared TriumphGesture Collector |
| Difficulty | None |
| Missable | A lot |
| Buggy | None |
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Tomb Raider I•II•III Remastered is a collection of the first three Tomb Raider games, originally released between 1996 and 1998, updated with enhanced visuals and modern controls. Players follow Lara Croft across global locations, solving puzzles, exploring tombs, and engaging in combat. The remasters allow switching between original and updated graphics during gameplay.
Included game titles:
- Tomb Raider I + The Unfinished Business Expansion
- Tomb Raider II + The Gold Mask Expansion
- Tomb Raider III + The Lost Artifact Expansion
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Shooter, Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure |
| Modes | Single player |
| DLCs | None |
| Total |
16
268
|
| Online | None |
| Difficulty | I Only Play for Sport! |
| Missable | A lot |
| Buggy | Silk CaveUnderwater GarageEvolutionary SuperiorityLost Souls Are ForgivenPest Control |
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
In this online co-op action game, enter a distorted version of the SWORD ART ONLINE world. Pick your role in the form of favorite SWORD ART ONLINE characters and team up with 20 players for raids to defeat powerful enemies
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| DLCs | None |
| Total |
1
3
4
44
|
| Online | A lot |
| Difficulty | None |
| Missable | None |
| Buggy | None |
