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PS Plus March 2026 Lineup: Four Free Games You Shouldn’t Sleep On

Originally posted on Total Apex Entertainment
By Khris Brayton | Last updated Mar 2, 2026 2:57 PM ET

Sony is kicking off March with a surprisingly stacked month for PS Plus, giving subscribers not three but four free games to claim. It’s a mix of big adventures, long‑tail time sinks, and one of the most replayable action RPGs of the last decade. All four titles will be available from March 3 to April 6, giving players plenty of time to grab them before they rotate out.

The SEO keyword is PS Plus, so let’s get into what subscribers are getting this month.

PGA Tour 2K25

A sports headliner returns to the PS Plus lineup, and this time it’s PGA Tour 2K25. The series has quietly become one of the most polished golf sims on the market, and this entry continues that trend with deeper swing mechanics, more customization, and a career mode that actually feels rewarding. Whether you’re here for casual rounds or you want to sweat over perfecting your timing, it’s a solid addition.

Slime Rancher 2

If you need something calmer—something that doesn’t involve monsters, bullets, or existential dread—Slime Rancher 2 is the perfect palate cleanser. It expands on the original’s charm with bigger environments, new slimes, and a more vibrant world to explore. It’s cozy, colorful, and surprisingly addictive. A great fit for anyone who wants a break from the usual high‑intensity PS Plus offerings.

Monster Hunter Rise

This one alone could carry the month. Monster Hunter Rise brings its fast, wirebug‑driven combat and massive roster of monsters to PS Plus, giving players hundreds of hours of hunts, builds, and co‑op chaos. It’s one of the most accessible entries in the series, but still deep enough to keep veterans grinding for that perfect set. If you’ve never tried Monster Hunter, this is the best on‑ramp you could ask for.

The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road

Rounding out the lineup is a full MMO package: The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. This edition includes the base game plus the Gold Road expansion, giving you a massive world to explore solo or with friends. ESO has quietly become one of the most content‑rich MMOs available on console, and getting this much content through PS Plus is a huge win for anyone who loves long‑form RPGs.

Why This Month Stands Out

Most months, PS Plus Essential sticks to three titles. March breaks that pattern with four games that cover a wide range of genres—sports, cozy exploration, action RPG, and a full MMO. It’s a lineup built for variety, and each game offers dozens (or hundreds) of hours of playtime.

This is one of those months where it’s worth claiming everything, even if you don’t plan to play them right away. Your backlog will thank you later.

With PS Plus dropping stronger lineups lately, is there a specific genre you want to see Sony lean into for future months?

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