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Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For May, 2026
The free PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for May 2026 include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. Players with an active subscription can add these titles to their library starting May 4th. Nine Sols is highlighted as a standout 2D action-platformer, while EA Sports FC 26 is a sports simulation and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike RPG.
Digital Bros. acquires Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP for $4.6m
Digital Bros. has acquired the intellectual property for the soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Chengdu Lingze Technology Co. Ltd for approximately $4.6 million. The acquisition aims to enhance the group's ability to make future development decisions and retain all generated value, eliminating future royalty obligations. The company anticipates no significant impact on the current fiscal year's business outlook.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for May
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for May, which include EA Sports FC 26 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PlayStation 5, and Nine Sols for PlayStation 4. These titles will be available to subscribers starting May 5th.
PS Plus Essential Games for May 2026 Announced
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for May 2026, featuring EA FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA FC 26 is the headline sports simulation, while Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike and Nine Sols is a highly-rated Metroidvania.
Underrated 2024 PS5 RPG Half Price on PS Store, DLC Included
The PlayStation 5 action RPG Enotria: The Last Song is currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store, with the deal ending next week. The Deluxe Edition, which includes a digital soundtrack and art book, is priced at $22.49. Developed and published by Jyamma Games, the title was praised for its unique setting inspired by Italian folklore despite mixed initial reviews.
Arenion Demo Brings Anime Style to 3D Metroidvania Genre | HappyGamer
The indie game Arenion, developed by Arenion_Nod, combines 3D exploration with anime visuals and a dark, Souls-like atmosphere, offering a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre. A demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience the game's interconnected world and relic-based progression system.
Digiphile Launches “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” Bundle Featuring PEAK
Digiphile has launched the "Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase" bundle, featuring eight games including PEAK, Content Warning, Another Crab's Treasure, HASTE, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The bundle is available for two weeks and also includes artwork by Gina Chacón. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like River City Saga: Journey to the West and ULTRAKILL.
Digital Bros buys Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Lenzee for approximately €4 million. This acquisition grants Digital Bros full ownership of the series, aligning with their strategy to increase fully owned intellectual property. The deal is not expected to significantly impact the current fiscal year's business outlook, though the company projects over a million copies sold by March 31st, 2026.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers might have a future, with western publisher swooping in to buy rights after its dev was shut down
Italian publisher Digital Bros has acquired the intellectual property rights for the Soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for approximately €4 million. This acquisition comes after the game's developer, Chengdu Lingzee, was shut down. Digital Bros, which previously partnered with Chengdu Lingzee for the game's global release, will now control all future development and revenue for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, indicating a potential future for the title despite the developer's closure.
GRIME II Review | TheXboxHub
GRIME II is a challenging Metroidvania action RPG that improves upon its predecessor, GRIME: Colors of Rot. Developed by Clover Bite and published by Kwalee, the game features a deformed universe, intuitive combat with a new enemy-absorbing mechanic, and a deep skill tree. It is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Hallow Blade is like a first-person Greatest Hits of From Software, offering a sunken interconnected kingdom of forests, crypts and castles
Hallow Blade is a first-person dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Xekvera and published by Top Hat Studios. Players control a knight who teams up with a soul-eating magical sword to lift a curse from a sunken, interconnected kingdom. The game features environments reminiscent of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne, along with parkour traversal and a crossbow for ranged combat.
Pixelated soulslike game Cursemark launches in June
Publisher Mad Mushroom and developer CLYDE Games have announced that their pixelated roguelike soulslike game, Cursemark, will launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam on June 8th. A playable demo is currently available. The game features intense melee and spellcasting combat with a deep rune system for build variety.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026
Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.
Valor Mortis Could Redefine the Soulslike Genre
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, aims to innovate within the genre by blending its challenging combat with a supernatural Napoleonic setting. The article discusses the potential pitfalls of translating Soulslike mechanics to a first-person perspective, such as depth perception and readability, and how Valor Mortis attempts to overcome them through mechanics like parrying and adjustable field of view. While acknowledging the game's potential, the author notes that its success hinges on effectively managing perspective issues and delivering a satisfying, albeit potentially different, Soulslike experience.
Erik Wolpaw, co-writer of Portal and Portal 2 adores Burnout Paradise and has 1,500 hours in Slay the Spire: 'This…
Writer Erik Wolpaw, known for his work on Portal and Portal 2, discusses his extensive gaming history and current preferences. He expresses a deep affection for Slay the Spire, having accumulated over 1,500 hours, and also highlights Burnout Paradise as a game he will never uninstall. Wolpaw also touches on his experiences with Soulslike games like Nioh and Dark Souls 3, and his appreciation for the strategic depth of Slay the Spire.
Souls-like 'Memoirium' Release Date Set for August 13, 2026 on PC
Publisher Outersloth and developer GoldenGratus announced that their souls-like game Memoirium will launch for PC via Steam on August 13, 2026. The game features a collapsing dream realm, equipment that affects abilities and enemy behavior, and a fully interconnected world with multiple paths and eight distinct dungeons. Developed as a solo project, Memoirium explores themes of dreams and identity.
Retro Soulslike action game Memoirium launches August 13
The retro Soulslike action game Memoirium is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 13. The publisher has not yet been explicitly named in the provided text.
Become A Warrior Cat In Kristala, Out Now On Xbox
Kristala, a dark fantasy action RPG with Soulslike inspirations, has launched on Xbox Series X|S for £33.49. Developed by Astral Clocktower Studios, the game puts players in the role of a magically gifted feline warrior navigating a shattered world filled with magic, ruin, and mystery. It features fast-paced combat, stealth, parkour, and encourages exploration of its atmospheric and dangerous setting.
Wuchang Fallen Feathers Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Orders Open
Pre-orders are now open for the vinyl soundtrack of the souls-like game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The soundtrack, mastered by Joe Caithness and featuring music composed by Xu Wutong, Zhai Jinyan, Zhang Zhenkun, and Cao Lishu, is available in exclusive and standard editions. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Vapor World: Over The Mind is Getting a New Demo in June Ahead of Early Access
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a 2D Soulslike action-platformer from Alive Inc, is releasing a new demo in June ahead of its early access launch in Q2 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The early access version will offer approximately 5 hours of gameplay, including a prologue and the first episode, with the full release promising around 12 hours of content.
