PS Plus Drops Action-Packed May Free Games Lineup: Dino Hunts, Poker Combos & Retro Chaos

PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat this May with a trio of eclectic titles that promise everything from prehistoric survival to cosmic carnage and poker-fueled strategy. Starting May 6, members can dive into Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. These games will be up for grabs until June 2, offering a month of diverse, adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

Tame the Past: Ark: Survival Ascended

Ark: Survival Ascended throws players into a primal paradise teeming with dinosaurs, danger, and discovery. A ground-up rework of the original survival hit, this Unreal Engine 5 remake comes packed with graphical enhancements, smarter physics, and gameplay refinements across the board. From crafting and base-building to battling for dominance and bonding with prehistoric beasts, the revamped survival experience is as immersive as ever.

The game gives players access to all previously released worlds, including Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and both parts of Ark Genesis. Whether you’re teaming up online with up to 70 players, hosting private sessions for eight, or going split-screen with a friend, there’s no shortage of ways to conquer the wilderness.

Play Your Cards Right in Balatro

Deck-building gets a bold twist in Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike where stacking jokers can turn the tide. The game thrives on chaos and creativity — players build synergies by playing illegal hands and crafting combos that can crush even the toughest blinds.

“Combine valid poker hands with unique joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds,” the official description reads. Hidden bonus decks and escalating ante levels keep the tension high, culminating in a climactic showdown against the final boss blind.

Blast from the Grimdark Past: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

For those craving some old-school shooting mayhem, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun delivers pixelated pandemonium with all the explosive flair of a 90s FPS. Players step into the power armour of a Space Marine and unleash mayhem across sprawling levels filled with Chaos Space Marines and bloodthirsty daemons.

“Unleash your devastating Space Marine arsenal as you blast through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood,” the release says. The game is a nostalgic love letter to the golden era of shooters, with plenty of modern polish to keep the action tight and satisfying.

Last Call for April Titles

Before diving into May’s fresh picks, PlayStation Plus members have until May 5 to claim last month’s offerings: RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. Don’t miss the chance to add these to your library before they vanish.

From prehistoric predators to poker hands and plasma rifles, May’s lineup ensures your PlayStation queue won’t be boring anytime soon.

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