PlayStation Plus subscribers can now download three monthly games for October 2026, headlined by the racing title F1 25 and the multiplayer extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896. The rollout began on Tuesday (6), making the software catalog accessible to members across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers.
Sony confirmed the availability of the package following its initial reveal on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. “Race for podium glory in F1 25, take on monsters and other players in Hunt: Showdown 1896, then battle voxel versions of EDF enemies in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Together, these three games form the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October,” stated the PlayStation Blog.
PlayStation Plus schedule, platforms, and redemption period
- Availability window: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to Monday, November 2, 2026
- Included titles: F1 25 (PS5), Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PS5), and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 (PS5 and PS4)
- Eligible subscription tiers: PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
- Previous catalog departure: September 2026 lineup expired on Monday, October 5, 2026
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F1 25 brings Konnersport story and career modes to PlayStation 5
Developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts, F1 25 stands as the flagship entry of this month’s selection on PlayStation 5. The release carries an approximate rating of 8/10 on Metacritic, positioning it among the critical highlights in the recent history of the annual motorsport franchise. Players gain access to official Formula 1 competition licensing alongside multiple distinct ways to experience both single-player and multiplayer racing.
The game features a dedicated narrative campaign centered on the fictional racing organization Konnersport, charting the squad’s competitive push against established paddock rivals. Beyond the story mode, F1 25 incorporates the My Team 2.0 managerial framework, an expanded driver career track, and a squad-based cooperative multiplayer structure within the F1 World hub. The driving mechanics support competitive online racing alongside local solo modes, focusing heavily on simulation-grade physics and technical tuning.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force expand multiplayer offerings
Developed by Crytek, Hunt: Showdown 1896 introduces an extraction shooter structure set within a gothic horror depiction of an alternate American Wild West. Matches support up to 12 participants competing simultaneously online, where players navigate hostile environments either as solo operatives or in squads of up to three members. The core loop combines player-versus-player-versus-environment (PvPvE) combat, requiring teams to track and eliminate supernatural targets while defending collected rewards against rival human bounty hunters prior to extraction.
The third addition to the catalog, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 from D3 Publisher, is available on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The third-person shooter diverges from the visual presentation of the main series by utilizing a stylized voxel aesthetic across blocky landscapes. The package provides solo play and cooperative online multiplayer for up to four participants, featuring more than 100 unlockable characters and more than 100 combat missions against massive alien invaders and mechanical enemies.
Campaign bonuses and transition from the September catalog
The arrival of the October software selection closes the claim period for the September 2026 roster. That outgoing package, which left the service on Monday (5), featured Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes. Members who claimed those games during their active window retain access for as long as their subscription remains active.
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In addition to the standard game downloads, the October promotional slate incorporates digital bonuses across several entertainment platforms. Subscribers receive Spider-Man: Brand New Day profile avatars distributed via the Sony Pictures Core app, as well as HorrorFest cosmetic bundles designed for games such as Call of Duty: Warzone and Overwatch 2, as reported by journalist Richard Breslin.
Upcoming announcements for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
Users have until Monday, November 2, 2026, to redeem F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 into their personal digital game libraries. Sony is scheduled to unveil the mid-month additions for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The announcement detailing the monthly Essential games for November 2026 is projected to follow on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
