Lords of the Fallen to Headline PlayStation Plus Essential for April 2026

PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers are set to receive Lords of the Fallen as one of their free games for April 2026, according to recent leaks. The information, initially shared by leaker billbil-kun from Dealabs, indicates that the action RPG will be available for download throughout the month of April.

Details of the PlayStation Plus Offering

Lords of the Fallen will be accessible to all PlayStation Plus subscribers, regardless of their tier – Essential, Extra, or Premium. The game will be available for claim from April 7th, 2026, and remain available until May 5th, 2026 .

About Lords of the Fallen

Developed by Hexworks, Lords of the Fallen originally released in October 2023 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. It serves as a reboot of the 2014 title, The Lords of the Fallen. The game is a dark fantasy action RPG, drawing comparisons to the “Souls-like” genre popularized by FromSoftware titles .

Despite receiving a generally positive reception for its aesthetics and tone, publisher CI Games revealed in April 2025 that the game had not yet turned a profit after 18 months on sale . However, a sequel, Lords of the Fallen 2, is currently in development and slated for release sometime in 2026, with CI Games emphasizing the incorporation of player feedback in its development .

PlayStation Plus Tiers

PlayStation Plus offers three tiers of membership:

• Essential: Provides access to monthly downloadable games, online multiplayer, and exclusive discounts.
• Extra: Includes all the benefits of Essential, plus a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games.
• Premium: Includes all the benefits of Essential and Extra, plus classic games, game trials, and cloud streaming.

The inclusion of Lords of the Fallen is available across all three tiers, making it a valuable addition for all PlayStation Plus members.