Rejoice, PS Plus subscribers - May's free games lineup isn't just filler content designed to make you feel better about your monthly fee. According to Kotaku, the May roster includes EA Sports FC 26, a colorful 2D soulslike platformer, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - and yes, that's actually a solid triple threat.
The soulslike you didn't know you needed
The star of the show here is the sidescrolling soulslike, which Kotaku is calling a must-play. If you've been sleeping on 2D soulslike platformers because you think they're baby Dark Souls, you are objectively wrong and this is your intervention. Consider this your final boss moment of personal growth.
Wuchang: fallen feathers enters the chat
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is also joining the lineup, and if you haven't heard of it, imagine someone took Chinese gothic mythology, cranked the atmosphere dial to eleven, and then said "you know what, let's add souls-like combat too." The game has been on plenty of wishlists, so getting it through PS Plus is basically a free critical hit to your backlog.
Oh right, soccer exists
EA Sports FC 26 is also part of the bundle, for those of you who enjoy kicking a virtual ball around and screaming at your TV about offside calls. It's the latest entry in EA's rebranded football franchise, and whether you're a die-hard footie fan or someone who only plays FIFA at parties, it's a perfectly serviceable addition to the roster. Just don't spend real money on Ultimate Team packs. You know better.
The verdict on May's lineup
Honestly? This is a pretty strong month. You've got a high-profile sports title for the mainstream crowd, a gothic action RPG for the lore-hungry adventurers, and a soulslike platformer that's reportedly punching well above its weight class. That's a rare W for the subscription service, which has had its fair share of "who asked for this" moments in recent memory. Skill issue averted - for now.
