Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games lineup for March 2026. These titles will be accessible to subscribers starting March 3, 2026, and will remain available until April 6, 2026.
The complete list of games for the month includes:
- Monster Hunter Rise (PS5, PS4) – This globally acclaimed series returns with new gameplay mechanics, unique monsters, and a narrative inspired by ancient Japanese folklore. Players can customize their hunter, select from 14 distinct weapon types, recruit Palico Felyne and Palamute Canyne companions, and explore expansive, detailed hunting grounds. Whether playing solo or with a four-person squad, the difficulty scales for a challenging experience. The core Monster Hunter loop involves using materials from successful hunts to craft and upgrade weapons and armor, enabling pursuit of more formidable monsters and valuable resources.
- PGA TOUR 2K25 (PS5) – Step onto golf’s premier courses and aim to become a legend. The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, and The Open Championship debut in the PGA TOUR 2K series. Progress through an expanded MyCareer mode, where each round contributes to a player’s legacy. Customize a MyPlayer with new options, enhanced Skill Trees, and advanced Course Designer tools. Challenge others in ranked, casual, and cross-platform multiplayer matches.
- Slime Rancher 2 (PS5) – The sequel to the award-winning original, enjoyed by over 15 million fans globally. Continue Beatrix LeBeau’s adventure on Rainbow Island, a mysterious land filled with ancient technology, untapped natural resources, and a variety of new slimes. As Beatrix uncovers the island’s secrets, she will build, ranch, and farm within a beautiful conservatory, offering views of the vibrant paradise.
- The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road (PS5, PS4) – Every epic tale has a beginning, and in The Elder Scrolls Online, that beginning is yours. Craft a story in Tamriel’s distant past, set nearly a millennium before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and discover a world rich with adventure. Traverse Tamriel’s vast landscapes, from Morrowind’s mushroom forests to Oblivion’s Daedric realms, or engage in player-versus-player combat. This collection provides immediate access to all major Chapter zones, biomes, and questlines across Tamriel.
