Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, the additions to the PlayStation Plus catalog for the month. Subscribers of the Extra and Premium plans will gain access to eight new games starting October 21. Highlights include remakes of classic horror titles and RPG experiences.
The announcement follows the success of recent PlayStation 5 exclusives. Ghost of Yōtei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, achieved an 87 rating on Metacritic and sold over 2 million copies in its first week. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the game is set in 17th-century rural Japan, following a mercenary’s quest for vengeance.
The free game lineup emphasizes varied experiences for the Halloween season. Titles are available at no additional cost for active subscribers. Availability lasts as long as the subscription remains active.
Horror remakes lead the additions
Silent Hill 2, a remake of the 2001 classic by Bloober Team, joins the Extra catalog. The game features 4K resolution, updated mechanics, and a psychological narrative about James Sunderland searching for his wife in a foggy town.
Until Dawn, remastered for PS5 by Ballistic Moon, offers branching choices in an isolated cabin. Originally released in 2015, the title now includes expanded endings and enhanced character interactions.
These remakes cater to demand for refreshed survival horror experiences. Silent Hill 2 has been praised for preserving its original atmosphere while modernizing controls.
Essential catalog already active
Alan Wake 2, a survival horror by Remedy Entertainment, has been available since October 7 in the Essential plan. The game follows writer Alan Wake in a supernatural investigation and won multiple Game of the Year awards in 2023.
Goat Simulator 3, a comedic simulation by Coffee Stain Studios, allows chaotic open-world antics as a goat. Cocoon, a puzzle game by Geometric Interactive, involves encapsulated worlds and innovative exploration mechanics.
- Alan Wake 2: Dual-perspective narrative with light and shadow elements.
- Goat Simulator 3: Absurd missions in San Angora with local multiplayer.
- Cocoon: Minimalist design with over 50 interconnected puzzles.
These titles remain available until November 3, encouraging immediate claims.
RPG and action in the Extra catalog
V Rising, a vampire RPG by Stunlock Studios, allows castle-building and nocturnal survival. Yakuza: Like a Dragon, by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, introduces turn-based combat with Ichiban Kasuga in Yokohama.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1, an indie horror by Mob Entertainment, focuses on animated toys in an abandoned factory. As Dusk Falls, an interactive narrative by Interior/Night, covers a family in crisis during a police standoff.
Wizard with a Gun, a roguelike shooter by Galvanic Games, blends magic and firearms in a procedurally generated world. These games expand options for extended play sessions.
Classic fighting game for Premium
Tekken 3, from 1997 by Namco, joins the Premium catalog with a 23-character roster. The title defines the 3D fighting genre with arcade and versus modes.
Running via PS1 emulation, it maintains fluid combo mechanics. Originally launched for the PlayStation, it sold over 8 million units globally.
Availability and claim details
The eight Extra and Premium games unlock on October 21 at 10 a.m. Brasília time. Subscribers must access the PS Plus library via console or app.
For Essential, the three current titles require manual download. Sony plans further monthly additions, with no specific removal dates announced.
- Verify active subscription before claiming.
- Games remain in the library permanently with an active plan.
- PS4 and PS5 support varies by title.
This update brings the total catalog to over 700 titles.
