PS Plus October 2026 Games Are Now Available — F1 25, Hunt: Showdown & More
PlayStation Plus members can now claim the October 2026 Monthly Games lineup, featuring F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.
PlayStation Plus October 2026 Monthly Games are now available to members.
The lineup includes F1 25 for PS5, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.
The three games are available from October 6 through November 2, 2026.
F1 25 provides the major sports-racing release in the lineup, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offer very different multiplayer and action experiences.
XGW Brief
Key Takeaways
- October's PS Plus Monthly Games are available October 6.
- F1 25 is included for PS5.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 is included.
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is included.
- The games remain available to claim until November 2.
F1 25 Leads October's Lineup
F1 25 is the headline title in the October lineup, giving PS5 subscribers access to the official Formula 1 game.
Hunt and Earth Defense Force Complete the Lineup
Hunt: Showdown 1896 provides a competitive extraction-shooter experience, while Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 delivers a more arcade-style action experience.
Claim Them Before November 2
PlayStation Plus members can add the October Monthly Games to their library from October 6 through November 2. Once claimed, they remain available under the usual active-membership conditions.
XGW Original Analysis
Why This Update Matters
The October lineup has a useful mix of racing, competitive shooter and action gameplay.
F1 25 gives the package a particularly recognizable headline title.
Because the games are available starting today, the story has immediate practical value for PlayStation readers.
Why It Matters
- Three new games become available to PS Plus members.
- The lineup covers three very different genres.
- Players have until November 2 to claim them.
XGW Verdict
October's PS Plus lineup is worth a quick XGW article because the games are now live and the information is immediately actionable for PlayStation subscribers.
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