Takeaways
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is free for all PS Plus subscribers (Essential, Extra, Premium) but PS5 only — claim it before June 16, 2026.
- The game scores 76/100 and has been improved since launch with better combat mechanics, faster elevators, and direct boss spawns.
- PS Store Deals tab briefly disappeared on May 7 but returned after 12 hours — Next Level Savings sale starts May 13, 2026.
- Sony’s biggest annual sale, Days of Play 2026, is expected around May 26 — covering games, hardware, accessories, and PS Plus subscriptions.
- Bottom line: Claim Wuchang now, shop from May 13, and save up for Days of Play at month’s end.
If you missed Wuchang: Fallen Feathers at launch, May 2026 might be your best shot at finally experiencing one of the more underrated action RPGs of the past year.
The game is now free for all PlayStation Plus subscribers. It arrives at an interesting moment, right as Sony’s PS Store goes through one of its most unusual weeks in recent memory.
What Is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers?
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology, drawing heavy inspiration from the Dark Souls formula while leaning into faster, more fluid combat. It earned an average review score of 76, with critics pointing to its intricate, maze-like level design as a particular strength.
The game had a rocky start for some players, but developer Leenzee has been consistent with updates. Key improvements include a faster getup animation with more invincibility frames, which addresses.
The frustrating issue of being juggled after knockdowns, a healing animation that can now be canceled with a dodge, sped up elevators, and the option to spawn directly at a boss rather than enduring lengthy runbacks. If you tried the game at launch and bounced off it, the current version plays noticeably better.
How Long Is It Free on PlayStation Plus?
Wuchang Fallen Feathers is available exclusively on PS5, while the other two May titles, EA Sports FC 26 and Nine Sols, are also available on PS4. All three games are claimable by PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers.
The entire May lineup remains available until June 16, 2026. Once claimed, the games stay in your library for as long as your subscription is active.
The PlayStation Store Deals Tab — What Just Happened?
This month brought an unexpected disruption for PlayStation bargain hunters. For the first time in what felt like ages, the PS Store ran no active sale or promotion, and the dedicated Deals tab vanished simultaneously from the PS5 dashboard, the web store, and the PS App, leaving players confused across multiple regions.
A sale had been expected on May 7, but it never materialized. Sony did not offer an immediate explanation, though early speculation pointed to two possible causes:
The ongoing PS5 UI overhaul is currently in beta testing, and a class action lawsuit settlement that could require Sony to pay $7.8 million to US players who purchased select digital titles through the PlayStation Network.
The tab returned approximately 12 hours later this time, displaying a specific date. The Next Level Savings promotion is confirmed to begin on May 13, 2026, covering both PS5 and PS4 games. The brief disappearance now looks less like a policy shift and more like routine backend preparation between sales cycles.
Days of Play 2026 Is Around the Corner
The bigger event on every PlayStation fan’s radar is Days of Play. Sony’s annual mega sale, running since 2017, typically launches at the end of May or in early June.
Based on last year’s pattern, when it kicked off on May 28, the earliest expected start for Days of Play 2026 is the week beginning May 26.
Sony’s official Days of Play 2026 webpage is already being updated in the background, though clicking through currently leads to last year’s end-of-promotion message.
Discounts during Days of Play typically span PS5 and PS4 games, PS Plus subscriptions, hardware, and accessories, making it the single best time of year to stock up.
Should You Play Wuchang Right Now?
Yes, and here is why the timing works in your favor. The game is free, it has been meaningfully improved since launch, and you have until June 16 to claim it.
If you enjoy challenging action RPGs with deliberate combat and rewarding exploration, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers deserves a spot in your library.
Keep an eye on the PS Store from May 13 onward. Between Next Level Savings and Days of Play, and following shortly after, the next few weeks could be worth setting some money aside for.
