PlayStation Plus Subscribers, Clear Your Schedule On May 9

PlayStation Plus subscribers have a lot to look forward to in the near future, and May 9 is one date that marks a particularly exciting addition to the service. PlayStation Plus offers both a rotating library of monthly games and, on its Extra and Premium tiers, a less transient catalog of titles both classic and new. Accessing any PlayStation Plus perks requires a subscription, but that also throws online access for multiplayer services and more into the mix.

As revealed on the official, will be added to PlayStation Plus for Extra and Premium subscribers on May 9, the day of its launch across all platforms. This new indie game looks set to be a beautifully atmospheric platformer with Metroidvania elements, created by solo developer Billy Basso.

It puts a focus on puzzles and environmental manipulation rather than combat, making it a unique option for anyone weary of the typical approach to the genre. Day-one releases on PlayStation Plus are still rather infrequent, but they've given wonderful exposure to other indie games, like the artistic, open-world adventure .

Although is the first independent game to be released by Billy Basso, it's already gotten a lot of attention thanks to the involvement of publisher Bigmode. This new company is a foray into publishing from popular YouTuber videogamedunkey, whose major platform provides the perfect sphere to advertise any games that come under the Bigmode umbrella. 's launch will be the first Bigmode release, and it's a good sign that the company is securing partnerships like the PlayStation Plus availability for the game.

Unfortunately, although doesn't have intense hardware requirements, it won't be releasing on PS4, so subscribers who have stuck to the last generation so far will be out of luck. Other options are PC and the Nintendo Switch, although playing it on either of those platforms will require an upfront cost of $24.99. isn't coming to Xbox platforms or services, at least for now, so a free Xbox Game Pass