PlayStation Plus October 2026 Games: F1 25, Hunt, EDF and Claim Deadline

Quick answer: The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2026 are F1 25 for PS5, Hunt: Showdown 1896 for PS5, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PS5 and PS4. Sony says all three are available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, October 6 through Monday, November 2, 2026. Members need to add the games to their library during that window to keep access while their PlayStation Plus membership remains active.

The lineup covers three very different genres: Formula 1 racing, extraction-shooter horror and a co-op action game with voxel-style enemies. Sony is also adding several October horror-themed bonus packs and limited Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars.

PlayStation Plus October 2026 lineup

F1 25 joins PS Plus on PS5

F1 25 is the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. Its single-player options include Career and My Team 2.0, where players manage and race for their own Formula 1 organization. The game also includes online competition through F1 World.

The October offer is for the PS5 version. Players using a PS4 should not assume the monthly-game entitlement includes a PS4 build.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the horror pick

Hunt: Showdown 1896 mixes player-versus-player extraction mechanics with supernatural monsters. Hunters enter dangerous maps, track bosses, collect bounties and try to extract while competing against other players pursuing the same objectives.

The game can be played solo or with teammates. Because progress and equipment can be lost when a Hunter dies, it has a very different risk-reward loop from a traditional multiplayer shooter.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 supports PS4 and PS5

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is the only October monthly game listed for both PS5 and PS4. It uses a blocky visual style while bringing together soldiers, enemies and references from across the wider Earth Defense Force series.

Players build a four-character team from rescued allies and can use online co-op. Sony also lists two-player local split-screen support on PS5 and PS4.

When is the last day to claim the October games?

Sony lists Monday, November 2, 2026 as the final day for the October lineup. PlayStation Plus monthly games should be added to the user’s library before the offer expires.

After claiming them, access normally remains available for as long as the account has an eligible PlayStation Plus membership. If a membership lapses, the games become unavailable until the subscription is restored.

What happened to the September monthly games?

The September lineup expired on October 5. Sony’s October announcement listed Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes as the games leaving the monthly claim window.

If a user already claimed them in September, they remain associated with the account under the normal PlayStation Plus monthly-game rules.

October HorrorFest bonus packs

PlayStation Plus members also get access to several horror-themed in-game packs during October. Sony’s announcement lists a Call of Duty: Warzone Horror Bundle from October 1, a Hunt: Showdown 1896 Starter Pack from October 6, and an Overwatch 2 Dragur Reinhardt pack with five tier skips from October 7.

These extras are separate from the three monthly games, and the base game may be required to use a bonus pack.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars

Sony is also offering limited-edition Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars through Sony Pictures Core. PlayStation Plus members can claim the avatars at no additional cost where the promotion is available. The promotion ends October 20, 2026, according to Sony.

That avatar promotion should not be confused with a free copy of the movie or game content. It is a separate cosmetic benefit tied to the Sony Pictures Core release campaign.

Which October game should you try first?

F1 25 is the obvious choice for players who want structured single-player progression and competitive racing. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is better suited to players who enjoy tense multiplayer matches where sound, map knowledge and risk management matter. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers the lightest tone and strongest couch-co-op option of the three.

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FAQ

What are the PS Plus games for October 2026?

F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

When can I claim them?

Sony says the lineup is available from October 6 through November 2, 2026.

Is F1 25 available on PS4 through this offer?

No. Sony lists F1 25 as a PS5 monthly game.

What is the official source?

AVARIXO verified the lineup and dates using PlayStation Blog’s official September 30, 2026 announcement.