PS Plus March 2026: Every Exciting Game Coming to and Leaving Essential, Extra, and Premium
March is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for PS Plus, with Sony rolling out a four‑game Essential lineup, new additions for Extra and Premium, and a sizeable wave of departures hitting the catalog mid‑month. Whether you’re here for long‑form RPGs, cozy exploration, or a classic PSP fighter making its Premium debut, March has a little bit of everything—and a few titles you’ll want to play before they disappear.
PS Plus Essential – Free Monthly Games (March 3–April 6)
Sony is giving subscribers four titles this month instead of the usual three, offering a mix of sports, cozy exploration, and two massive RPG time sinks.
- PGA Tour 2K25 – A polished, timing‑driven golf sim with deep customization and a rewarding career mode.
- Slime Rancher 2 – A vibrant, relaxing creature‑collecting adventure perfect for players who want something low‑stress.
- Monster Hunter Rise – A fast, wirebug‑powered action RPG with hundreds of hours of hunts, builds, and co‑op chaos.
- The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road – The full ESO experience plus the Gold Road expansion, offering a massive MMO world to explore solo or with friends.
PS Plus Extra & Premium – New Additions Coming in March
Sony will reveal the full Extra and Premium additions on March 11, but one Premium title is already confirmed: Tekken: Dark Resurrection, joining the Classics Catalog on March 17.
Confirmed for PS Plus Premium
- Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP Classic) – Arrives March 17 as part of the Classics lineup.
More Extra/Premium titles will be announced mid‑month, alongside the final list of departures.
Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium in March 2026
A wave of titles is set to exit the service on March 17, giving subscribers a limited window to finish or sample them before they’re gone. The list below reflects the confirmed departures across Asian and Japanese PS Stores, which typically match global removals.
Leaving PS Plus Extra/Premium in March 2026
- Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation: Code Fairy
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
- Cris Tales
- R-Type Final 3 Evolved (select regions)
- Paradise Killer
Additional reporting confirms that six total games are leaving the catalog, covering RPGs, a racing title, an open‑world adventure, a mech action game, and a side‑scrolling beat‑’em‑up.
Sony will publish the final, region‑specific list on March 11.
Why March Matters for PS Plus
This month stands out for three reasons:
- Four Essential games instead of three, including two enormous RPGs.
- A Premium classic confirmed early, something Sony rarely does.
- A heavier‑than‑usual departure list, making March 17 a key date for anyone working through their backlog.
It’s a month where claiming everything—and checking the “Last Chance to Play” section—is worth your time.
If you want, I can also write a companion piece ranking the March lineup by playtime, genre, or value, depending on the angle you want to hit next.
