Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation Plus subscribers have three new games to claim in October 2026: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The monthly selection goes live on October 6 and remains available until November 2, giving members a limited window to add the games to their libraries. All three titles are included for PS Plus members, with a combined retail value of $150.
What changes on October 6
F1 25 leads the lineup with an official Formula One racing experience built around several ways to compete. Players can take on recognizable F1 drivers in Career Mode, run time trials, participate in Grand Prix weekends, and complete online challenges for rewards. The game also includes Brad Pitt from the F1 film in its Iconic Edition.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings a darker option to the month’s offering. Its PvPvE extraction-shooter format places players against grotesque monsters and rival players, making every hunt a potential high-risk encounter. The Blood Testament Chapter 2 event also begins on October 6, giving new players a timely reason to enter the game when it joins PS Plus.
Who can claim the October games
The October games are available to all PlayStation Plus members, including Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers. Once claimed, they can be played for as long as the subscription remains active. Players must add the titles to their library by November 2; waiting beyond that date means missing the monthly promotion.
The third game, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, offers a different type of action. This spin-off uses voxel-based visuals and sends players into third-person battles against enormous forces invading Earth. Its roster includes soldiers from across the wider Earth Defense Force series, while its stylized presentation gives the game a distinct look compared with more traditional action titles.
What to claim before the new lineup arrives
Subscribers who have not yet claimed September’s PS Plus games have until October 5 to do so. That deadline arrives one day before the October selection becomes available, so members should check their libraries before the monthly rotation ends.
Beyond the three games, October’s PlayStation Plus extras include special avatars based on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Subscribers can also claim three HorrorFest packs tied to Hunt: Showdown 1896, Overwatch, and Call of Duty: Warzone. These bonuses complement the game lineup but do not replace the need to claim the monthly titles separately.
What players should know
- The three October games become available on October 6, 2026.
- Players have until November 2, 2026, to add them to their library.
- F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are included for all PS Plus members.
- Claimed games remain playable while the subscriber maintains an active PS Plus membership.
- September’s PS Plus games expire from the claim window after October 5.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars and three HorrorFest packs are also available as bonuses.
Expert View
This is a varied monthly lineup rather than a set built around one audience. F1 25 supplies the most recognizable headliner, Hunt: Showdown 1896 fits the Halloween season and launches alongside a new event, while World Brothers 2 provides a lighter, arcade-style alternative. The October selection should give most subscribers a worthwhile game to try, but members should claim all three before November 2 because access depends on maintaining an active subscription.
