PlayStation Plus subscribers are starting to see more clearly in the selection for the month of April 2026. After initial information suggesting the presence of Lords of the Fallen, a second game has just been revealed by a source deemed reliable in the industry.
According to a report relayed by Dealabs and attributed to billbil-kun, Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream will be one of the games offered to PS Plus Essential subscribers. The official announcement from PlayStation is expected on April 1, with availability expected from April 7.
This new leak is part of a now well-known trend. Each month, information circulates upstream, fueling the expectations of players who scrutinize the slightest clues about the composition of the catalog.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, a game designed for anime fans
With this second title, PlayStation seems to be targeting a very specific audience. Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is directly in the world of the famous Japanese license and offers an action-oriented and cooperative experience. The game brings together no less than 21 characters from the series, alongside the hero Kirito, in an original adventure. The scenario depicts an anomaly in the virtual world, where different temporalities and realities collide.
The game’s pitch announces: “characters from all times and spaces, each with their own destiny, come together to confront the anomaly of the virtual world”
Massive, cooperative game modes at the heart of the experience
Beyond its single-player story mode, the title focuses heavily on multiplayer. Several modes are offered to extend the experience and encourage cooperation between players. Boss raids are one of the pillars of the game. Up to 20 players can be divided into groups to face gigantic enemies. Each team must coordinate their actions to hope to overcome the proposed challenges.
The cooperative mode follows a progressive logic. The groups advance separately before coming together for a final confrontation, creating a build in tension as the game progresses. Finally, a free exploration mode allows you to explore a vast map, populated by powerful bosses and hidden rewards. This open dimension provides appreciable freedom, particularly for players wishing to evolve at their own pace.
An imminent announcement in a turbulent context for PlayStation
If the official announcement is expected in the coming days, it comes in a particular context for PlayStation. Several recent pieces of information have marked the brand’s news. The prices of PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal consoles are expected to see a significant increase globally. At the same time, the firm has closed eight studios since the launch of the PS5 in 2020.
In this context, the games offered via PlayStation Plus remain an essential lever for maintaining subscribers’ interest and enriching their monthly experience.