Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation Plus subscribers have a new Call of Duty: Warzone bonus to add to their libraries before the October monthly games arrive. The Warzone Horror Bundle, also known as PS Plus Pack 8, is available at no extra cost now. It gives subscribers an immediate perk while they wait for the next Essential-tier game lineup, which begins on October 6.
What happened
The Warzone Horror Bundle includes two Operator Skins, four Weapon Blueprints, a Finishing Move, a Weapon Charm, an Emote, an Animated Calling Card, an Animated Emblem, a Reticle, a Weapon Sticker, and two Gobblegums. The items can be used in Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
There is an important platform restriction. Players using the PS4 version of Warzone cannot use this bundle's content there. The same players can still use the items in the PS4 version of Black Ops 7. Subscribers should therefore claim the pack according to the current console and game version they use.
Why it matters
The bundle arrives as Call of Duty's PS4 support moves toward a major transition. The source notes that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not release on PS4, while Warzone's PS4 version is expected to remain playable only through the end of Black Ops 7 Season 6. No exact shutdown date has been announced.
That makes the PS4 limitation more than a minor compatibility note. For players who still use the older console, the immediate value of the pack is tied primarily to Black Ops 7 rather than Warzone. For PS5 players, the bundle offers a broader way to use the included cosmetic and gameplay items across the two listed titles.
The timing also strengthens PlayStation Plus's monthly value. The promotion is separate from the standard game giveaway, so subscribers get a bonus Call of Duty reward before the October lineup is even available.
What to watch next
The October 2026 monthly games become available on Tuesday, October 6. The lineup consists of F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. These Essential-tier games can remain in subscribers' libraries while their PlayStation Plus memberships stay active, but they must be claimed by November 2.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 will also receive a Starter Pack on October 6. Overwatch players can claim the Dragur Reinhardt + 5 Tier Skips Pack starting October 7. Sony is then most likely to announce the October 2026 Extra and Premium games on Wednesday, October 14, although that timing is not confirmed in the source.
Key dates and actions for subscribers
- Claim the Call of Duty: Warzone Horror Bundle now at no additional cost.
- Use the bundle in Warzone and Black Ops 7, noting the PS4 Warzone restriction.
- Claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 from October 6.
- Add the October monthly games before the November 2 deadline.
- Watch for the Hunt: Showdown Starter Pack on October 6 and the Overwatch pack on October 7.
Upcoming PlayStation Plus content
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| Available now | Call of Duty: Warzone Horror Bundle |
| October 6 | F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 |
| October 6 | Hunt: Showdown 1896 Starter Pack |
| October 7 | Overwatch Dragur Reinhardt + 5 Tier Skips Pack |
| October 14 | Expected announcement of October Extra and Premium games |
Expert View
The strongest part of this month's offer is its timing: PlayStation Plus turns a routine monthly refresh into a broader package of bonuses across several multiplayer communities. However, the PS4 restriction shows that platform support is becoming central to the value of Call of Duty promotions. Players should claim the Warzone pack now, but its long-term usefulness will depend on whether they are moving to newer hardware before Warzone leaves PS4.
