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Hey, everybody! Sid, Kristen, and I are back this week to discuss min/maxing runs in Saros, the music and vibes of Mixtape, and other games that’ve been keeping us busy. We also have a special interview about Ghost of Yōtei Legends endgame raids with Sucker Punch Lead Designer Darren Bridges.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Darksiders: Warmastered Edition | PS5
  • R-Type Dimensions III | PS5
  • Coffee Talk Tokyo | PS5
  • Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks | PS5
  • Bubsy 4D | PS5
  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | PS5
    
    
    
• Scuf Omega PS5 controller — Check out the new officially licensed performance controller from Scuf. It features 28 inputs and numerous customization options to cater to a wide variety of gaming preferences.
  
  
  
• Saros “Finding Carcosa” dev diary  — Peek behind the curtain of the third-person sci-fi shooter and see how Housemarque brought protagonist Arjun to life. Spoiler: It’s a mix of performance tech and a bad experience with LA traffic jams.
  
  
  
• PlayStation Plus May Game Catalog
  • PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
    • Star Wars Outlaws | PS5 
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4
    • Bramble: The Mountain King | PS5, PS4
    • The Thaumaturge | PS5
    • Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn | PS5
    • Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged  | PS5, PS4
    • Enotria: The Last Song Standard Edition | PS5
  • PlayStation Plus Premium
    • Time Crisis | PS5, PS4

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Last week, we asked you to share your goal-winning moments from EA Sports FC 26, available to all PlayStation Plus members* as part of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for May. Here are this week’s highlightings:

Photomode_Raro shares the ball being kicked up and close to the foreground.

call_me_xavii shares a goalie holding the ball outside the goal.

fsantos1697 shares a view of the crowd at the stadium.

lucaslu_ckli shares a goalie reacting in disbelief at a goal, while the opposing player runs off

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Hands
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 20, 2026 

Next week, put ‘em up! Share moments focusing on characters using their hands in the game of your choice. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information.

Launched last month, the Ghost of Yōtei Legends Raid forms the endgame of Sucker Punch’s multiplayer mode, as Ghosts face off against the last two of the supernatural Yōtei Six, The Dragon and Lord Saito. Well, them, plus a horde of warriors and labyrinth strongholds that four players must cooperate together to survive.

With enough time now passed, we sat back down with Lead Designer Darren Bridges to delve into the creative processes behind the Raid. Spoilers follow, so if you’ve yet to level up and tackle the Raid, then bookmark this article until you’ve returned to the lobby flush with success. The full interview will be available to listen to later today on the Official PlayStation Podcast.

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You grip your controller until your thumbs go numb. You’re just gonna go on one more run. Hypnotic waves of colorful bullets fill the screen as you weave through the chaos, locked into an adrenaline-pumped flow state. But beneath that audiovisual and technical excellence, there are narrative reasons to explore the hostile alien world of Carcosa.

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This month, outwit the galaxy’s crime syndicates, witness the end of the Wild West era, confront twisted creatures inspired by Nordic folklore, or uncover the secrets of early 20th-century Warsaw. All these titles and more are available in May’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes the iconic arcade shooter Time Crisis. The full lineup will be available to play on May 19. 

*Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog 

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Building on 15 years of pro player insights and controller designs, meet Scuf Omega, a new performance controller that is officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles and compatible with PS5 consoles, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. Starting today, players will be able to get their hands on a new controller experience that is engineered for seamless integration, low-latency connectivity, and the advanced customization Scuf is known for. 

11 more ways to win 

Scuf Omega gives players a total of 28 inputs. This includes 11 additional customizable inputs – 4 rear paddles, 2 side buttons, and 5 G-Keys – that put the most critical actions exactly where hands already are. By customizing these inputs, players can jump without lifting a thumb, reload while still aiming, or slide mid-sprint.  

Remap any input directly on the controller or go deeper with the Scuf Mobile App to build multiple profiles, fine-tune layouts between matches, and dial in a completely different setup per game. 

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Greetings, Travelers! The Genshin Impact development team is back with the latest details on Version “Luna VII,” “Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana,” arriving on May 20. This update will welcome two familiar faces to the playable roster as new 5-star characters: Nicole Reeyn, known to the Hexenzirkel by the codename “N,” and Lohen, Vice Captain of the Knights of Favonius’ Fifth Company. They will be joined by the new 4-star character Prune, who provides powerful support for Hexerei characters.

As new allies join the fray, an even greater crisis looms. The Traveler will return to Sumeru to confront a formidable enemy who threatens to plunge the nation into disaster.

Meanwhile, a very different story unfolds in Inazuma. A whimsical fairy-tale adventure filled with games and fantasy is about to begin, as Klee, Sayu, and newcomer Prune embark on a wondrous journey fueled by boundless imagination.

A Guiding Light, A Keen Blade

As one of the last surviving angels, Nicole Reeyn has borne witness to the passage of ages, amassing knowledge that bridges the past and present. Known within the Hexenzirkel by the codename “N,” she is a quiet guide who lights the way for the lost and silently lends aid to those in need. Now, this steadfast guide joins your party as a 5-star Pyro Catalyst wielder, enhancing her allies’ ATK while shielding them in battle.

In combat, Nicole’s Elemental Skill creates a shield that absorbs incoming damage and deals AoE Pyro DMG, while also granting all nearby party members an ATK Bonus based on her own ATK. This effect is further enhanced when the active character is a Hexerei character, granting an additional ATK increase. Nicole can also gain a temporary ATK Bonus of her own when nearby active party members deal Elemental DMG.

Her Elemental Burst deals AoE Pyro DMG and grants the active character an Arcane Projection. This projection performs Coordinated Attacks at fixed intervals, dealing AoE Elemental DMG based on the active character’s Element. When the active character is a Hexerei character, the Arcane Projection takes on a unique form and deals increased DMG.

Outside of combat, Nicole’s Charged Attack can summon nearby Seelie to guide the way, much like a Treasure Compass. Meanwhile, at the Meeting Point: The Witch’s Garden, Nicole’s Witch’s Lodge has opened its doors, inviting Travelers to discover hidden treasures and endless surprises.

If light brings warmth and guidance, then the blade answers with cold precision and a razor-sharp edge. Few knights possess Lohen’s relentless will to fight until victory is won. As Vice Captain of the Knights of Favonius’ Fifth Company, Lohen never backs down, charging into the fray without hesitation. Now, as a 5-star Cryo Polearm wielder, he brings this unstoppable edge to your party, wielding a unique combat style forged on the battlefield. More about his story and the Knights of Favonius’ past will be revealed in his Story Quest.

Last week, we asked you to share moments of celebration from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

call_me_xavii shares a Nora celebration in Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered.

leenc90 shares Alicia and Hugo headed into a celebration in town in A Plague Tale: Requiem

aanderrodrigues shares Ellie celebrating her birthday from a museum in The Last of Us Part II.

 JarrinWasHere shares Sam lifting a hand in the air in celebration in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.

Photomode_Raro shares the Jans and a sheep celebrating in The Alters.

guybgee shares Cloud celebrating a combat victory in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: EA Sports FC 26
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 13, 2026 

Next week, hit the pitch and share goal-worthy shots from EA Sports FC 26, available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly game for May. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In April, Pragmata landed as the top downloaded game in  the top the Asia charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

*Naming of products may differ between regions 

PS VR2 Games*