PS Plus Extra and Premium Add Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man

With subscription services shaping how players discover new releases, Sony’s latest PlayStation Plus mid-month update is a notable one for Extra and Premium members—especially as the rollout schedule is changing for 2026. This month, the service adds two games immediately and expands the lineup across the rest of June.

Sony shifts the PS Plus release rhythm starting in June 2026

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can now download two new titles as part of the service’s mid-month update. The bigger story, though, is that Sony has changed how it delivers games across the month. June is the first month to follow the new approach.

Historically, PS Plus would typically add the month’s games in one go. Going forward, Sony will release PS Plus games in weekly waves. For the current rollout plan referenced in the update, games are set to land in batches on June 16, June 23, and June 30.

While some players may see the shift as less convenient than a single drop, the upside is a steadier cadence of new content. Instead of waiting for one large update, subscribers get multiple opportunities throughout the month to jump into something new.

What’s available now: Final Fantasy 16 and the PS2 rhythm classic

The immediate additions for PS Plus Extra and Premium are Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man. Final Fantasy 16 is the latest mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series, and it leans into more action-focused gameplay rather than the franchise’s traditional turn-based or strategy styles. Reviews highlighted the game’s story and combat, placing it among well-regarded entries in the series.

Gitaroo Man, meanwhile, is a PlayStation 2 rhythm game originally released in 2001. It’s now getting a re-release roughly two decades later, following its earlier PSP port from 2006. For subscribers who missed the original era of PS2 rhythm games, this is a chance to revisit a title that’s been waiting a long time for renewed attention.

More June drops—and a few notable removals

Sony’s June lineup doesn’t stop with the current pair. Later in the month, PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers are set to receive additional titles on June 23 and June 30. On June 23, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life is Strange: Double Exposure are scheduled to arrive, bringing both a major RPG and a narrative-driven release into the mix.

Then, on June 30, the service rounds out the month with Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert. The update is positioned as a blend of lighter, cozy gameplay alongside higher-intensity action and MMO-style engagement. Separately, Sonic X Shadow Generations is already available on PS Plus, so it’s part of the broader “what to play now” picture for subscribers.

Not everything is coming in, however. The update also notes that some games are leaving. Red Dead Redemption 2 has been removed alongside the June 16 batch. Looking ahead, Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 are expected to depart in July.

Key points

• PS Plus Extra and Premium are adding two games now: Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
• Sony is moving from one monthly drop to weekly waves, with June 16/23/30 as the referenced schedule.
• More titles are planned for June 23 and June 30, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
• Some notable removals include Red Dead Redemption 2 now, with Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 leaving in July.

Confirmed June PS Plus Extra/Premium additions and removals

Expert View

Sony’s move to weekly waves signals a clear shift in how subscription libraries are managed: less “big bang” month-to-month, more continuous engagement. For the community, that can reduce the downtime between announcements and keep discussion active across the month. For the competitive and content-creation side, a staggered schedule may also influence what streamers and esports-adjacent audiences spotlight—expect more frequent “what’s new today” moments rather than one universal download day.