playstation 5 Gamers have at least eight big new games to look forward to in April 2026. The PlayStation 5 is set to have a busy year leading up to 2026, largely thanks to third-party games. At the end of February, the highest-rated new PS5 games of 2026 were released in the form of: Resident Evil RequiemAnd there have been a number of other multiplatform, third-party releases on the system over the past few months.
When it comes to first-party PlayStation games, MLB The Show 26 Although it was recently released for PS5, it received a more mixed reception compared to previous games in the franchise. There are a bunch of big first-party PS5 games coming in the near future, with one of them scheduled for April 2026.
PS5 gamers wasted no time at all in pre-ordering Xbox Starfield.
PlayStation 5 gamers have jumped at the chance to pre-order Starfield on Xbox following its recent announcement for the platform.
saros will no doubt headline the new PS5 games due for release in April 2026, which are set to launch exclusively for Sony's latest console on April 30th. saros It's the next game from Housemarque, the studio behind critically acclaimed roguelike games. returns. saros appears to be an evolution of returnsThe concept is a mix of spectacular bullet hell-style combat, a breathtaking sci-fi world, and an immersive narrative. What did you show me saros The results so far have been incredibly impressive and I personally can't wait to try it for myself in April.
PS5 games scheduled for release in April 2026
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Darwin's Paradox – April 2
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Starfield – April 7
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Mouse: PI Lease – April 16
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Pragmata – April 17
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Tomorrow's Tide – April 22
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From Eternity to Eternity – April 29
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Invincible VS – April 30
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Saros – April 30
But in the meantime saros It's likely to get the most attention from PS5 owners regarding the new April 2026 release, but it's not the only game coming out next month. This month begins with a new release from Konami, coming on April 2nd. Darwin's ParadoxKonami's new game is a side-scrolling platformer where players take on the role of an octopus. The trailers released so far have highlighted the game's whimsical vibe, and it looks like it will be a fun time for fans of the platform.
Five days later, on April 7, PS5 gamers will get the chance to play. star field. Developed by Bethesda, star field is a large-scale open-world sci-fi game that effectively borrows game mechanics from titles such as: fallout and Elder Scrolls And place them in space. star field's PS5 launch coincides with a massive new update called Free Lanes, which revamps the game by adding big new features, and a paid expansion called Terran Armada is also releasing on the same day. star field PS5 gamers have been console-exclusive to the Xbox Series X/S for years, but PS5 gamers will be able to play bigger and potentially better versions of games out of the box.
PS5 gamers will then be able to play it on April 16th. Mouse: PI for HireIt is an FPS with a unique art style reminiscent of classic cartoons. Mouse: PI for Hire It was once scheduled for release in March 2026, but has been delayed to April, so let's hope it's worth the wait. Conversely, one of the April 2026 PS5 games is actually releasing earlier than originally expected. Capcom has moved pragmata's release date is due April 17, which means fans won't have to wait long to see if the company's new sci-fi shooter lives up to expectations.
PS5 gamers can find out on April 22nd. tomorrow's wavesThis is an exciting new game from THQ Nordic. tomorrow's waves It's all about exploring an ocean planet with the ability to see how other players interact with the world. What other players are doing in their games tomorrow's waves It can affect other players' games, affect NPC reactions, and potentially make things harder or easier for everyone else. It's a fascinating idea, and it will be interesting to see if it sticks the landing.
There will be new ones too Diablo 4 Expansion pack released in April lord of hate Launched on April 28th.
tomorrow's waves All of the other games mentioned so far are paid releases, but a big new free game is also coming to PS5 in April. From eternity to eternity It is an open world action RPG with a gacha system that often appears in anime. grand theft auto. There's no word yet on whether that promise will be kept, but PS5 gamers can try it out for free on April 29th.
And finally, Invincible VS. Prime TV's hit adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comic book is currently in its fourth season, which is expected to conclude about a week before the video game's release. Invincible VS It's a fighting game that pits characters from the franchise against each other in action-packed battles.

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April 30, 2026
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Teen/blood, language, mildly suggestive themes, violence
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sony interactive entertainment

