Final Fantasy 16 headlines June’s PS Plus Premium and Extra games lineup, with Gitaroo Man as classic exclusive

Sony has confirmed eight new titles for PS Plus Premium and Extra in June 2026, with Final Fantasy 16 arriving globally on 16 June, and classic rhythm-action game Gitaroo Man as the Premium-exclusive, also launching worldwide on 16 June.

PlayStation Plus subscribers in June are set to receive a major update: Sony’s latest announcement brings a slate of eight games to PS Plus Premium and Extra throughout the month, headlined by the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy 16 for PS5, and the long-requested rhythm-action game, Gitaroo Man, as a Premium-tier exclusive. These additions reinforce Sony’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-value, high-profile content to its subscription library.

June 2026 PS Plus Premium and Extra: Titles and Release Dates

The following PS Plus games have confirmed release dates and regional availability. This list includes both Premium and Extra catalogue additions, along with clear launch details:

• Final Fantasy 16 – PS5 (Global: 16 June 2026)
• Sonic X Shadow Generations – PS5, PS4 (UK, US: 10 June 2026)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance – PS5 (UK, US: 23 June 2026)
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure – PS5 (UK, US: 23 June 2026)
• Farming Simulator 25 – PS5 (UK, US: 30 June 2026)
• Blades of Fire – PS5 (UK, US: 30 June 2026)
• Black Desert – PS5 (UK, US: 30 June 2026)
• Gitaroo Man (Premium only) – Classic (Global: 16 June 2026)

Note: Game launch dates and regional availability may vary. For detailed local release information, users are advised to consult the official PlayStation Blog.

Highlight Releases: Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man

Final Fantasy 16 is the headline addition, available globally to subscribers on 16 June for PlayStation 5. This recent mainline entry in Square Enix’s best-selling franchise was previously a full-price retail game, marking a significant value inclusion for the service. The Eurogamer announcement confirms its availability to all PS Plus Premium and Extra members worldwide from that date.

Sony reserves its Premium-exclusive slot this month for Gitaroo Man, a widely-praised rhythm-action classic. Its relaunch on 16 June 2026 is global, with no noted regional restrictions. The source notes its cult popularity, referencing: “And yes, I can get a flawless score on that bloody shark level – or at least I could when I last played it 24 years ago, which definitely felt like some sort of achievement at the time.”

Other Featured Titles

The June update also brings several major and genre-diverse additions:

• Sonic X Shadow Generations: Platformer, launching 10 June (UK, US)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance: Open-world action RPG, 23 June (UK, US)
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure: Story-driven adventure, 23 June (UK, US)
• Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert all arrive on 30 June (UK, US), closing the month with simulation, action RPG, and MMORPG experiences respectively.

As the original Eurogamer summary highlights, “Sony has now revealed the eight games joining its subscription service catalogue this month, including a classic addition that’s a personal all-time favourite.”

PS Plus June 2026: Key Facts

• Total new games in June 2026: 8
• Global day-one releases: Final Fantasy 16 (16 June), Gitaroo Man (16 June, Premium-tier exclusive)
• Other major titles: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
• Genres covered: JRPG, rhythm-action, platformer, action RPG, simulation, MMORPG
• Release regions: Select titles launch only in the UK and US according to Sony’s June schedule; consult PlayStation Blog for additional regions.

To quote the announcement directly: “Sony has now revealed the eight games joining its subscription service catalogue this month … June’s games are set to arrive throughout the month, so if your region’s not listed below you’ll want to head over to the PlayStation Blog for more information.”

These additions reinforce PS Plus as a go-to service for blockbuster titles and critically acclaimed classics, giving subscribers access to recent AAA releases and nostalgia-driven gems in the same catalogue update. For an authoritative guide on PlayStation Plus, refer to Eurogamer’s dedicated guide covering subscription tiers and available games.

PS Plus Premium and Extra June 2026 New Games Summary:

• Final Fantasy 16: Global, 16 June, PS5
• Gitaroo Man: Global, 16 June, Premium exclusive
• Sonic X Shadow Generations: UK, US, 10 June, PS5/PS4
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance: UK, US, 23 June, PS5
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure: UK, US, 23 June, PS5
• Farming Simulator 25: UK, US, 30 June, PS5
• Blades of Fire: UK, US, 30 June, PS5
• Black Desert: UK, US, 30 June, PS5