The release of Resident Evil Requiem made a splash on PS5 and recalls to what extent the saga of Capcom remains a sure value of horror. At the same time, Sony tries to pass the pill of price increases PlayStation Plus with a gift that gets people talking: a credit presented as usable on the PlayStation Storeat no additional cost.
In reality, this bonus takes the form of a film credit in the app Sony Pictures Corelinked to the universe resident Evil. And if Requiem serves as a marketing showcase, it is another episode of the series, Resident Evil Villagewhich concretely allows you to unlock this good plan. Here is what is behind the offer, who is entitled to it, and above all how to proceed without making a mistake.
Resident Evil Requiem: what is really this free credit promised on the PlayStation Store?
The current offer is reserved for PS Plus Extra and Premium a credit valid in Sony Pictures Corethe movie app integrated into PS4 And PS5. This credit allows you to purchase a feature film from the catalog for a value of up to around $30 (or around €28) depending on the region. Once the film is validated, it remains in your Sony Pictures Core library and remains visible as long as it is in the service catalog.
Important to understand: this is not transferable credit to your wallet PlayStation Store. It is therefore impossible to use it for a game, DLC or microtransactions, it is only used to finance a digital film. Among the eligible titles, we find several films resident Evil as Resident Evil Welcome to Raccoon City Or Resident Evil Death Islandbut also other Sony blockbusters.
In this context, Resident Evil Requiemninth canonical episode released on February 27, 2026 for the 30th anniversary of the license, mainly serves as a locomotive. The game has already sold more than 5 million copies in five days, and ScreenRant calls it an “enduring marriage of horror and action.” Sony is capitalizing on this craze to transform spring 2026 into Resident Evil month on PlayStation.
How Resident Evil Village unlocks the free movie on PS4 and PS5?
To get the credit, you have to play Resident Evil Villageand not in Requiem, in a very specific window. The operation is valid from April 7 to 30, 2026 inclusive, only if you are a subscriber PS Plus Extra Or PS Plus Premium on an adult PSN account (18 years and over). Essential tier subscribers are excluded from the promotion.
The procedure to follow is as follows:
- On your PS4 or PS5, open the PlayStation Plus tab then the Games catalogand run Resident Evil Village from this catalog, even if you already have the game on disk or digitally.
- Play a minimum of 30 minutes between April 7 and 30, 2026, any area of the game counting.
- Install the app Sony Pictures Core from the Media tab on PS5 or via the PlayStation Store on PS4, then log in with the same PSN account.
Once these steps are completed, Sony indicates that the credit will be automatically added to Sony Pictures Core no later than May 8, 2026. The offer is confirmed in the United States, several European countries and Australia; for France, it is advisable to check the presence of a dedicated banner in the PS Plus tab or in the Sony Pictures Core app on your console.
How long can you take advantage of the PS Plus gift, and which films should you choose with this Sony Pictures Core credit?
If you have played your 30 minutes of Resident Evil Village on time, you have nothing to do but wait for the credit to arrive, then spend it. This should be used in Sony Pictures Core before May 8, 2027, otherwise it will be lost. It is not transferable to another account nor convertible into traditional means of payment on the PlayStation Store.
With a ceiling around $30 (€28), you might as well aim for a recent feature film or a big blockbuster from the catalog. Fans will be able to prolong the atmosphere of Resident Evil Requiem with a live-action film or a CGI feature film from the saga, while the others may prefer a Spider Man or another studio success. In any case, it is better not to wait until the last moment to launch Village and secure this free film while the eligibility window is open.