PlayStation Plus will feature one of 2024's top games in May.

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      Sony has just revealed the PlayStation Plus lineup for May 2025, and it’s impressive. Expect giant space marines armed with bolt guns, armored dinosaurs, and a card game that combines elements of Poker and roguelikes, all available starting May 6. You have until then to claim the games from April if you haven’t done so yet.

      First up is Balatro for PS4 and PS5 users. This indie title has garnered considerable attention, winning more awards than many AAA games. At the Game Awards, it secured titles such as Best Debut Indie Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Mobile Game — and rightly so. Balatro is a deck-building game with a unique twist; it utilizes a standard deck of playing cards, where certain cards possess abilities and multipliers that assist you in achieving the highest possible score.

      Next is Ark: Survival Ascended, exclusively for PS5 players. This remastered version of Ark: Survival Evolved has been rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5 and includes essential quality of life updates. It grants access to all of Ark's worlds and features split-screen multiplayer for two players, private online multiplayer for up to eight players, and public multiplayer accommodating 70 players per session.

      The third and final title is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a high-octane shooter that immerses players in the Warhammer 40,000 universe with a nostalgic 90s graphic style. It captures the essence of classic shooters with its explosive action and gore. However, it’s important to note that Boltgun offers only a single-player experience, despite its potential for a casual multiplayer mode.

      All three games will be available for download from May 6 until June 2, so be sure not to miss out.

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