- Hunt: Showdown 1896, F1 25, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are the PlayStation Plus games for October 2026
- PlayStation Plus subscribers can begin playing the latest three titles on October 6, 2026.
- The October 2026 PS Plus Games will be available to claim until November 2, 2026.
PS Plus subscribers are often found waiting for the end of the month to learn about the latest free games coming their way. PlayStation’s counter to Xbox Game Pass offers access to hundreds of titles through its game catalogue, plus a bespoke selection of new games added every month. To help keep you in the loop, we have put together a comprehensive guide on all the monthly PlayStation Plus free games, including the latest October 2026 titles.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on October 1, 2026, to include the latest PS Plus games for October 2026.
Free PlayStation Plus Monthly Games in October 2026
Sony has officially revealed the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for October 2026. Check out the new games coming to PS Plus this month below:
- Hunt: Showdown 1896
- F1 25
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
PlayStation Plus subscribers can start playing these four titles on October 6, 2026, and they will be available until November 2, 2026.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
- Release Date: August 15, 2024
- Platforms: PS5 Pro, PS5, and PS4
Crytek’s famous Extraction Shooter is coming to the PlayStation Plus monthly games catalog in October. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is one of the best Extraction Shooter games available on PlayStation, alongside Arc Raiders and Marathon.
You play as a bounty hunter tasked with collecting bounties by eliminating terrifying monsters roaming across this world. You will also encounter other hunters in your journey, making it a thrilling extraction experience. If you want to play alone, you can go solo, or invite two more friends to hunt in trios.
F1 25
- Release Date: May 30, 2026
- Platform: PS5 and PS5 Pro
F1 games are to F1 fans what EA FC games are to football fans. While you are waiting for the next Grand Prix, you can now drive as your favorite driver, as F1 25 is now available in the PlayStation Plus catalog. F1 25 is a major improvement over its predecessors, as car handling has finally been improved.
You can go solo, drive with your friends, or start your own F1 journey in the Career and My Team 2.0 modes in F1 25. F1 25 was one of the first PS5 Pro-enhanced games, so Pro owners can fully experience the game’s incredible visual fidelity.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
- Platforms: PS4 and PS5
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is one of the best games to play with friends in 2026. It features a pixel art style similar to Minecraft. You can form a team of up to 4 players and launch your counterattack against the giant enemies of this world. A local two-player split-screen is also available, so you can play with your friends and family locally as well.
PlayStation Plus Free Games List
While 2025 is firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s still worth taking a look at the PS Plus free games released last year, as well as all the offerings in 2026 so far. Also, check out the full games release calendar for 2026 to know which games you can expect in PlayStation Plus as well.
We’ll update this section each month to flesh out this year’s backlog.
| Month | Free Games |
|---|---|
| October | • Hunt: Showdown 1896 • F1 25 • Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 |
| September | • Sniper Elite: Resistance • MLB The Show 26 • Wobbly Life • Chained Echoes |
| August | • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition • Signalis • Big Walk |
| July | • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 • For the King 2 • Cross Code |
| June | • Grounded Fully Yoked Edition • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide |
| May | • EA Sports FC 26 • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers • Nine Sols |
| April | • Lords of the Fallen • Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream • Tomb Raider I–III Remastered |
| March | • PGA Tour 2K25 • Slime Rancher 2 • Monster Hunter Rise • The Elder Scrolls Online |
| February | • Undisputed • Subnautica: Below Zero • Ultros • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown |
| January | • Need for Speed Unbound • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed • Core Keeper |
| December 2025 | • LEGO Horizon Adventures • Neon White •Killing Floor 3 • The Outlast Trials • Synduality: Echo of Ada |
| November 2025 | • Stray • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator • WRC 24 |
| October 2025 | • Alan Wake 2 • Cocoon • Goat Simulator 3 |
| September 2025 | • Psychonauts 2 • Stardew Valley • Viewfinder |
| August 2025 | • Lies of P • DayZ • My Hero One’s Justice |
| July 2025 | • Diablo 4 • Jusant • The King of Fighters 15 |
| June 2025 | • Alone in the Dark • Bomb Rush Cyberfunk • Destiny 2: The Final Shape • NBA 2K25 |
| May 2025 | • Balatro • Ark: Survival Ascended • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun |
| April 2025 | • Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory • RoboCop: Rogue City • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre |
| March 2025 | • Dragon Age: The Veilguard • Sonic Colors: Ultimate • TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection |
| February 2025 | • High on Life • Pac-Man World: Re-Pac • Payday 3 |
| January 2025 | • Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered • The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League |
Of course, this is just the tip of the PlayStation Plus free games iceberg. As you might know, PS Plus has its own games catalogue, which can be accessed by purchasing either the Extra or Deluxe membership tiers.
In the broader catalogue, you’ll find first-party classics such as God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2, alongside third-party hits like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption, and more. The list is frequently refreshed with some of the best PS5 games available on the market.
PS Plus Subscription Prices to Access Free Games
Over the past few years, the PlayStation Plus service has received price hikes. It has evolved into a multi-tier model, with each level offering unique benefits. You’ll get free games and online features such as cloud saves across all tiers, but there are some differences to take note of.
Starting at the entry level, the PS Plus Essential tier offers online multiplayer features, access to exclusive sales, and monthly games. The slightly more expensive PS Plus Extra tier lets you access the expansive games catalogue, as well as a selection of Ubisoft titles.
Finally, PS Plus Premium serves up the complete package, including a Classics Catalogue (Games from the PS1 and PS2 era) and exclusive game trials for the latest titles.
And now, here are the subscription prices for all PlayStation Plus tiers:
| Subscription Tier | Monthly Price | Quarterly Price | Yearly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS Plus Essential | $10.99 | $27.99 | $79.99 |
| PS Plus Extra | $16.99 | $43.99 | $134.99 |
| PS Plus Premium | $19.99 | $54.99 | $159.99 |
How to Claim Free PS Plus Games
Before claiming the latest PlayStation Plus monthly games, make sure you have an active subscription – no matter the tier.
Now, follow these steps to add the titles to your library:
- On your PS5’s home screen, hold down the left D-pad button to go to the PlayStation Plus tab.
- From here, go into the ‘Monthly Games’ section.
- Click on the game you’d like to claim, and select ‘Add to Library.’
You can also claim PS Plus free games on the PlayStation app. Just fire it up on your device, tap on the Store icon, and then navigate to the ‘Subscriptions’ tab. One of the perks of being a PS Plus subscriber is that you can get free Marvel Rivals skins. Check out how to get the Marvel Rivals PS Plus skin here.
And that wraps up everything you need to know about the latest free games on PS Plus. We’ll be updating this guide with the latest games as soon as they’re revealed, so be sure to bookmark it.
Yes, your PS Plus monthly games will remain in your library forever, as long as you have an active subscription.
No, you will not be able to access the PS Plus games in your library if your subscription has ended.
