Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation Plus subscribers deciding whether to clear their backlog or renew their membership have a notably varied monthly lineup arriving on November 3. Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2, and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered make up the new selection, but the Tomb Raider package means the update effectively delivers five playable games rather than the usual three.
What changes for PS Plus subscribers on November 3
The current monthly games—F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2—are scheduled to leave the offer on November 3. They will be replaced by Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2, and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered. The monthly games are available to subscribers across PlayStation Plus tiers. Once claimed, they remain accessible for as long as the player maintains an active PS Plus subscription, which differs from titles rotating through the Extra and Premium catalogs.
Who will get the most from the new selection
The November games cover three very different kinds of players. Dead Island 2 is a cooperative zombie action RPG and may be the clearest pick for groups looking for a shared campaign. Monster Train 2 serves players who prefer repeatable, strategy-heavy deckbuilding runs; it was one of 2025’s highest-rated new releases. Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered is aimed at series followers and retro-action fans, collecting modernized editions of three older Lara Croft adventures. Its reception was weaker than that of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, in part because of the reputation of the original games, particularly The Angel of Darkness.
What to watch for later in November
The monthly giveaway is not the only PS Plus activity expected this month. A first wave of additions for the Extra and Premium tiers is due on November 17, with more catalog updates planned later in November. That date will also see notable departures: Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are among the games leaving the service. Players interested in either should prioritize them before the removal, while waiting for Sony’s full Extra and Premium replacement slate.
What players should know
- Claim the outgoing F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers before November 3 if they are still on your list.
- Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered contains three games: The Last Revelation, Chronicles, and The Angel of Darkness.
- Dead Island 2 supports a co-op-focused zombie action experience, while Monster Train 2 is the strategy and roguelike option.
- Claimed monthly games require an active PS Plus subscription to remain playable.
- Extra and Premium members should keep an eye on November 17, when new catalog games arrive and major titles leave.
Expert View
November’s selection is stronger for variety than for a single universal headliner. Dead Island 2 gives co-op players a substantial action game, Monster Train 2 adds a critically well-regarded strategic option, and the Tomb Raider collection increases the total game count. The caveat is that the remastered Tomb Raider set carries the baggage of less celebrated source material, so its value will depend heavily on a player’s interest in the series’ older entries.
