PS Plus Essential’s April lineup might be swinging a big sword: a trusted leaker says the headliner is Lords of the Fallen (2023) on PS, solid timing if you’ve been itching for a dark-fantasy soulslike without the price tag.
Perfect excuse to dive into dual-realities and badder bosses
April’s PlayStation Plus Essential lineup hasn’t been officially announced yet, but the rumor mill’s on fire. Longtime PS Plus leaker billbil-kun has pointed to Lords of the Fallen (2023) as April’s main PS5 freebie, meaning all Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers could be in for a punishing power trip next month.
Lords of the Fallen is a full-fat reboot of the 2014 cult hit, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with a neat dual-realm mechanic that lets you swap between the living world and Umbral to solve puzzles, find shortcuts, and outplay enemies. It’s a chunky challenge with slick art direction and colossal boss fights, the kind of “grab a buddy, spec your build, and suffer together” soulslike that plays nicely in the PS Plus spotlight.
Billbil-kun’s leak history is the real anchor here. Over multiple months and lineups, they’ve consistently nailed PS Plus reveals before Sony’s official posts drop. Coverage from games media and deal trackers has already amplified the claim, pointing to Lords of the Fallen as the likely Essential-tier anchor for April. That said, leaks are leaks until Sony posts the blog, so keep a sliver of salt handy.
If the leak sticks, it’s a strong pick for April. Soulslikes thrive on discovery and shared pain, PS Plus can inject a big crowd at once, fueling co-op summons and meta chatter. Even if you bounced off at launch or waited for patches, a free inclusion is a perfect excuse to re-roll and re-learn those i-frames.
Lords of the Fallen is a full-fat reboot of the 2014 cult hit, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with a neat dual-realm mechanic that lets you swap between the living world and Umbral to solve puzzles, find shortcuts, and outplay enemies. It’s a chunky challenge with slick art direction and colossal boss fights, the kind of “grab a buddy, spec your build, and suffer together” soulslike that plays nicely in the PS Plus spotlight.
Billbil-kun’s leak history is the real anchor here. Over multiple months and lineups, they’ve consistently nailed PS Plus reveals before Sony’s official posts drop. Coverage from games media and deal trackers has already amplified the claim, pointing to Lords of the Fallen as the likely Essential-tier anchor for April. That said, leaks are leaks until Sony posts the blog, so keep a sliver of salt handy.
If the leak sticks, it’s a strong pick for April. Soulslikes thrive on discovery and shared pain, PS Plus can inject a big crowd at once, fueling co-op summons and meta chatter. Even if you bounced off at launch or waited for patches, a free inclusion is a perfect excuse to re-roll and re-learn those i-frames.