Trending Now - April's PS Plus Essential Games Leak Excites RPG Enthusiasts
WHO:
The game "Lords of the Fallen" is developed by Hexworks and published by CI Games.
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WHAT:
Eurogamer's review of "Lords of the Fallen" states it is "missing the elegance of FromSoftware" and is "let down by Soulslike clichés and performance woes."
Hexworks has made a number of improvements to "Lords of the Fallen" since its initial release.
The game "Lords of the Fallen" was supposed to have “2” in the title, but CI Games decided to go with the same title as the original from 2014.
The 2014 game "Lords of the Fallen" was previously part of PS Plus, given away as a monthly free game in 2016.
"Lords of the Fallen" is confirmed to be the second game with the same title, developed by Hexworks, released in October 2023, not the original from 2014.
The game will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers across its Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers from April 7th, 2026, until May 5th, 2026.
Eurogamer's review of "Lords of the Fallen" states it is "let down by Soulslike clichés and performance woes," but notes that Hexworks has made improvements since its launch.
The game "Lords of the Fallen" will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers as part of the April 2026 lineup.
"Lords of the Fallen" is an action-RPG released in October 2023.
The game will be available from April 7th, 2026, until May 5th, 2026.
Eurogamer rated "Lords of the Fallen" two stars, stating it was "let down by Soulslike clichés and performance woes."
A sequel to "Lords of the Fallen" was announced in 2024 by CI Games.
WHERE:
The game is available on PlayStation platforms.
WHEN:
The official announcement for the April 2026 PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
The announcement for the April 2026 PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
The official announcement for the April 2026 PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
The game will be available from April 7th, 2026, to May 5th, 2026.
The announcement for the April 2026 PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
WHY:
The leak of "Lords of the Fallen" is attributed to reliable sources such as Dealabs and insider billbil-kun, who has an excellent track record.
The leak of "Lords of the Fallen" is attributed to reliable sources such as Dealabs and insider billbil-kun.
HOW:
The information about the game being included in the PS Plus lineup was leaked by Dealabs and confirmed by billbil-kun.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 17:23 UTC)
The official announcement for the April 2026 PlayStation Plus lineup is expected on April 1, 2026, at 17:23 UTC. Gamers are eagerly anticipating what titles will be included in the upcoming month. Stay tuned for updates as the date approaches.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 15:21 UTC)
The game "Lords of the Fallen," developed by Hexworks and published by CI Games, has received a mixed review from Eurogamer, which notes it is "missing the elegance of FromSoftware" and suffers from "Soulslike clichés and performance woes." Since its initial release, Hexworks has made several improvements to the game, and reliable sources like Dealabs and insider billbil-kun have leaked information about it. Additionally, the announcement for the April 2026 PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 13:21 UTC)
CI Games has announced that the upcoming game "Lords of the Fallen" will not include a "2" in its title, opting instead to stick with the name of the original released in 2014. Interestingly, that 2014 version was part of PlayStation Plus, where it was offered as a free monthly game back in 2016. Fans of the series can look forward to the new installment while reminiscing about the earlier game that introduced them to this dark fantasy world.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 05:33 UTC)
"Lords of the Fallen," the second game with that title developed by Hexworks, is set to be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers from April 7th to May 5th, 2026. Eurogamer's review highlights that while the game suffers from some Soulslike clichés and performance issues, it acknowledges improvements made since its launch in October 2023. The official announcement for the April PS Plus lineup is expected on April 1st, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:33 UTC)
"Lords of the Fallen," an action-RPG released in October 2023, will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers from April 7th to May 5th, 2026, as part of the April lineup. The announcement of this addition is expected on April 1st, and the leak was confirmed by reliable sources, including Dealabs and insider billbil-kun. Eurogamer rated the game two stars, citing issues with Soulslike clichés and performance problems.