PS Plus April 2026 Adds Lords of the Fallen, SAO Fractured Daydream

A reliable leaker has revealed two titles expected to join the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for April 2026, offering subscribers free access to a pair of action RPGs amid anticipation for Sony's official announcement. The games, Lords of the Fallen and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, are set to become available on April 7, following the reveal on April 1.

The information comes from Billbilkun, a longtime source on Dealabs known for accurately predicting PlayStation Plus additions. Lords of the Fallen, developed by Hexworks and released in October 2023 for PlayStation 5, is a dark fantasy Soulslike title that emphasizes challenging combat, intricate boss battles, and a unique dual-realm mechanic allowing players to shift between parallel worlds to solve puzzles and evade threats. It has earned a Metacritic score of 70 on PlayStation 5, with reviewers praising its art direction and post-launch updates that refined gameplay, though some noted initial frustrations with pacing and difficulty.

Joining it is Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, a 2024 release from Dimps Corporation and Bandai Namco Entertainment, marking the franchise's 10th anniversary. The multiplayer...