Is *Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered* Returning to PS Plus Worth It This April?

April’s PS Plus Extra/Premium lineup hasn’t even been officially served up in full yet, but part of the board has already been flipped over. Well-known leaker billbil-kun has revealed part of the lineup in advance. According to current information, the official full list will be announced on April 15, and these early-leaked games will officially enter the PlayStation Game Catalog on April 21, becoming available to subscribers. For players used to waiting things out, this kind of early leak often sparks more discussion than the official announcement itself.

The most eye-catching name this time is clearly Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. It launched in October 2024, with a focus on more modern visual presentation. What’s more interesting is that the original Horizon Zero Dawn had actually already been removed from the PS Plus Game Catalog back in May 2024. Now that the remastered version is returning, it feels like a puzzle piece that had been taken away is being slotted back onto the board with finer textures and sharper edges. It both fills a gap and carries a clear logic of content upgrading.

If you missed the original before, this is a very good window to catch up; if you’ve already played the old version, whether it’s worth restarting depends on how much you care about the visual improvements. The biggest risk for remasters is falling into the awkward territory of “familiar levels with a new filter,” and the reason Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is worth discussing on its own is that it is not merely returning to the catalog—it feels more like Sony inserting a more substantial showcase title into its subscription content. From a platform strategy perspective, this rhythm of “old title leaves the catalog—remaster returns” will very likely continue in the future.

The other two leaked games also differ clearly in genre: one is Ubisoft’s open-world racer The Crew Motorfest, while the other is the console version of Football Manager 2026. The former is responsible for pushing speed and a light social atmosphere to the max, while the latter takes a different route, maxing out its ability to devour your time. Football Manager 2026 in particular carries an important label: it is the first entry in the series to use the Unity engine. That means veteran players are not only watching for database updates, but also paying close attention to whether the new engine can make this complex system run more smoothly.

Looking at these three games together, the thinking behind this round of PS Plus is actually quite clear: one title targets mainstream action-adventure players, one caters to racing fans, and one specifically serves simulation-management and strategy enthusiasts. It doesn’t feel like one of those monthly lists built purely by stacking up numbers, but more like three differently shaped puzzle pieces, each locking into the interests of a different subscriber group. For players still on the fence about renewing Extra/Premium, this kind of lineup is more convincing than simply stuffing in a bunch of small- and mid-sized titles.

My advice is straightforward: if you’ve always been interested in Horizon Zero Dawn but never found the right time to jump in, this is the easiest entry point; if you usually prefer switching between different genres, this month’s catalog coverage is broad enough that the subscription experience should not feel too monotonous. Of course, the final list still depends on the official announcement on April 15, but judging from the information currently leaked, the April 21 update already has enough reason for people to clear out some hard drive space in advance.