playstation plus free games have been leaked ahead of an official reveal, with a Dealabs insider naming six titles set for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month. The leak, traced to billbil-kun, lists Madden NFL 26 (PS5), Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine 2 (PS5), Persona 5 Royal (PS4 & PS5), Metal Eden (PS5), The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (PS5) and Astroneer (PS4). An official announcement from Sony is expected on Wednesday, March 11 (ET) and the additions are believed to arrive on March 17 (ET).
Playstation Plus Free Games: Leaked March line-up
At the top of the leak are several high-profile entries. Madden NFL 26 for PS5 is named as one of the major additions, followed by Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine 2 on PS5. Persona 5 Royal is listed for both PS4 and PS5, described as an enhanced edition that expands the original with additional characters, a new palace, city areas, plot elements and music. The leak also includes Metal Eden (PS5), The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (PS5) and Astroneer (PS4).
In a separate note, the leak states that a single title will join the Classics Catalog this month: Tekken Dark Resurrection, the PSP fighting game. The listing of multiple platforms and catalog placements mirrors how the service rotates content between the Game Catalog and the Classics Catalog for different subscription tiers.
Details, timeline and verification
billbil-kun, identified in the leak as a Dealabs insider with a history of accurate hardware and software reveals, supplied the list. The six games are believed to be added to the Game Catalog on March 17 (ET), with Sony expected to make an official announcement on Wednesday, March 11 (ET). PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog serves Extra and Premium tier subscribers with a rotating selection they can play while subscribed and while titles remain available in the catalog.
The leak also addresses prior online speculation: two previously mentioned rumours about additional titles joining this month are listed as false within the same insider material.
Reactions from named parties and what it means
EA Sports is credited with Madden NFL 26; Sega and Atlus are credited with Persona 5 Royal. Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine 2, Metal Eden, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria and Astroneer are named by title alongside their platform notes in the leak. The inclusion of Tekken Dark Resurrection in the Classics Catalog would mark a PSP-era addition for that lineup.
Quick context: Game Catalog offerings rotate for Extra and Premium subscribers, and added titles remain playable while a user is subscribed and while the games remain listed in the catalog. Leaks from repeat-accurate insiders often precede official lists, but final confirmation hinges on the publisher announcement.
What’s next: expect Sony’s formal list on Wednesday, March 11 (ET), followed by the presumed March 17 (ET) rollout to the Game Catalog; subscribers should watch for the official announcement for final confirmation and any further additions to the playstation plus free games slate.
