PS Plus October 2026 Games: Lineup, Dates and Details

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Sony announced the PS Plus October 2026 games on September 30: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Members can add them to their libraries from October 6 through November 2, 2026, according to the official PlayStation announcement.

The useful distinction this month is how you want to play. F1 25 offers racing and team management, Hunt mixes monster hunting with rival players, and World Brothers 2 supports both online squads and local split-screen.

PS Plus October 2026 games at a glance

Game	PS Plus version	Best reason to try it
F1 25	PS5	Formula One racing, career progression, and running your own team
Hunt: Showdown 1896	PS5	High-stakes extraction matches with monsters and competing hunters
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2	PS4 and PS5	Voxel shooting with four-player online co-op and two-player local split-screen

F1 25: racing with a management side

Codemasters' racer includes Driver Career, My Team 2.0, and Braking Point 3. In EA's My Team breakdown, you act as the team owner, manage facilities and two drivers, and choose which driver to control during race weekends.

That gives the game an appeal beyond individual races: building a team is a separate reason to return. Braking Point 3 adds a story-driven route for players who prefer a structured campaign. F1 25 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; this monthly offer covers PS5.

Hunt: Showdown 1896: the monsters are only part of the problem

Crytek's extraction shooter combines computer-controlled threats with hostile players. In Bounty Hunt, you track a boss, collect the bounty, and try to leave the map alive. You can enter alone or bring up to two teammates.

Choosing a solo hunter does not turn it into an offline campaign. The PlayStation listing requires online play, so pick this for competitive tension rather than a quiet, single-player horror evening. The fight continues after the monster dies because other hunters still want the reward.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Crytek ended support for the original PS4 and Xbox One versions with the 2024 transition.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: the couch co-op option

World Brothers 2 takes EDF's giant-enemy battles into a world built from colorful blocks. You rescue characters and assemble a four-character team with equipment suited to your approach. The PlayStation listing also describes more than 100 missions and five difficulty levels.

Its practical advantage is flexibility: PlayStation supports four-player online co-op and two-player offline split-screen. That makes it the clearest pick here for two people sharing a television. The game is also on PC and Nintendo Switch, but D3Publisher's platform comparison identifies split-screen as a PS4/PS5 feature.

For another shared-screen option, our Split Fiction Friend's Pass guide explains local play, crossplay, and setting up an online guest.

PS Plus October 2026 release date and claim deadline

Date	What happens
September 30, 2026	Sony announced the October lineup.
October 5, 2026	Last day to add September's Monthly Games.
October 6, 2026	October's three games become available to claim.
November 2, 2026	Last day to add October's lineup.

September's outgoing games are Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes. Check those before the lineup changes.

What PS Plus Essential members need to do

Monthly Games are included with Essential, Extra, and Premium, as Sony's membership overview explains. An active subscription covers these claims without an additional game purchase; upgrading to Extra or Premium is unnecessary for this lineup.

1. From October 6, open the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games selection on your console, PlayStation App, or PlayStation Store.
2. Choose each eligible game and complete the library claim using the account with your subscription.
3. Download when you want to play; claimed Monthly Games remain accessible while your membership is active.

Sony's download instructions cover console and remote access. Adding a game during its claim window matters more than installing it immediately.

If your subscription expires, access to subscription-provided Monthly Games ends. Canceling renewal leaves your benefits active through the period already paid for, according to PlayStation Support.

Which PS Plus October 2026 games run on PS4?

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is the PS4 selection. F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 require PS5 for this offer. For a household still using PS4, the strongest practical feature this month is EDF's local split-screen.

Does F1 25 on PS Plus include the 2026 Season Pack?

Sony lists F1 25 without confirming the 2026 Season Pack. EA treats that pack as a separate paid expansion; its 2026 Season Edition bundles the expansion with the base game. Check the claimed edition's contents before expecting the updated grid.

What remains unconfirmed

Sony says regional lineups can differ, so confirm your account's store selection when claims open. The announcement also does not give a universal activation time or promise every game's paid DLC.

For other offers, see our Out of Sight and TerraScape Epic Games report and the Gamefasti News section.

FAQ

When can I claim the October 2026 PS Plus games?

The window runs from October 6 to November 2, 2026. Check your regional PlayStation Store once the offer opens.

Is PS Plus Essential enough?

Yes. Monthly Games are an Essential benefit, also included with Extra and Premium.

Which game supports local co-op?

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 supports two-player offline split-screen on PS4 and PS5. It also supports up to four players online.

Can I play Hunt: Showdown 1896 offline?

No. Its PlayStation listing requires online play; entering a match solo still puts you in an online game.

Do I lose the games when November's lineup arrives?

Games you claimed remain playable with an active membership. The monthly deadline controls when you can add them, while your subscription controls continued access.