PlayStation 5 Gamers have at least eight big new games to look forward to in April 2026. PlayStation 5 has had a busy 2026 so far, thanks mainly to third-party games. At the end of February 2026 was released as the highest rated new PS5 game to date Resident Evil requestsAnd there have also been several other multiplatform, third-party releases on the system over the past few months.
As far as first-party PlayStation games go, The MLB Show 26 Recently released for the PS5, however, it has earned a more mixed reception than previous games in the franchise. Looking ahead, there are some big first-party PS5 games set to launch in the near future, with one really big one coming in April 2026.
PS5 gamers have wasted absolutely zero time pre-ordering Xbox's Starfield
PlayStation 5 gamers have jumped at the chance to pre-order Xbox's Starfield following the recent announcement for the platform.
Saros Headlining the upcoming April 2026 game is the new PS5 game, which is set to launch exclusively for Sony's latest console on April 30. Saros Another game from Housemark, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Roguelike game return. Saros seems to have developed returnThe concept, attractive, mixed with a breathtaking sci-fi world and a fascinating story with bullet hell-style combat. What is shown Saros So far has been incredibly impressive, and I personally can't wait to try it for myself in April.
Upcoming PS5 games for April 2026
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Darwin's Paradox – April 2
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Starfield – April 7th
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Mouse: PI for Rent – April 16
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Pragmata – 17 April
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Tomorrow's Tide – April 22nd
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Eternity to Eternity – April 29
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Invincible VS – April 30
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Saros – April 30
But while Saros While it may get the most attention from PS5 owners when it comes to April 2026 new releases, it's far from the only game launching next month. The month will kick off on April 2nd with a new release from Konami. title Darwin's paradoxKonami's new game is a side-scrolling platformer where players take on the role of an octopus. The trailers shown so far have highlighted the game's quirky vibes, and it looks like it's going to be a fun time for platformer fans.
Five days later on April 7, PS5 gamers will get their chance to play Starfield. Developed by Bethesda, Starfield is a massive open world sci-fi game that effectively takes game mechanics from the titles result and The Elder Scrolls and places them in space. StarfieldThe PS5 launch coincides with a big new update called Freelance that revamps the game by adding big new features, with a paid expansion called Terran Armada dropping on the same day. Starfield The Xbox Series X/S has been a console exclusive for years, but PS5 gamers will be able to play a bigger and potentially better version of the game.
Then, on April 16, PS5 gamers will get to play Mouse: PI for hireAn FPS with a unique art style that looks like a classic cartoon. Mouse: PI for hire It was once set for a March 2026 release but was delayed to April, so hopefully it's worth the wait. In contrast, one of the April 2026 PS5 games is releasing earlier than originally expected. Capcom moved progenitorWith a release date of April 17, this means fans won't have to wait long to see if the company's new sci-fi shooter game meets expectations.
On April 22, PS5 gamers can check out Tomorrow's tideAn interesting new game published by THQ Nordic. Tomorrow's tide It's about exploring an ocean planet with the ability to see how other players interacted with the world. What other players do in their own game Tomorrow's tide Affects other players' games, influences NPC reactions and potentially makes things harder or easier for everyone. It's an attractive idea, and it will be interesting to see if it can stick the landing.
There will also be new ones Diablo 4 Expansion released in April, with Lord of Hate Launching on April 28.
Tomorrow's tide And all of the games mentioned so far are paid releases, but a big new free-to-play game is also hitting the PS5 in April. From eternity to eternity is an open world action-RPG with a gacha system often described as an anime take on Grand Theft Auto. Whether that promise will be fulfilled remains to be seen, but PS5 gamers can try it out for free on April 29.
And finally, there is INVINCIBLE VS. Robert Kirkman's hit Prime TV adaptation of the comic book is in the middle of its fourth season, ending a week before the video game debuts. INVINCIBLE VS is 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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Juvenile / Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
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Sony Interactive Entertainment

