PS Plus: Sony Has Heard the Critics, October 2026 Might Be the Best Month of the Year
Halloween is coming, but fear isn’t what rules PS Plus this October—it’s the agony of choice. Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk on day one, Horizon Forbidden West making a comeback, and Dino Crisis 2 as a bonus—Sony is spoiling its subscribers this month.
Nine titles are landing on the Extra and Premium catalog between October 14 and 27, and the only thing scary about this lineup is how good it is. With PS Plus stacking up day-one releases lately, this autumn drop could mark a real turning point for the service.
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Mafia: The Old Country — the origins of organized crime in Sicily
This is hands-down the headliner for October. Mafia: The Old Country hits the Extra and Premium catalog on October 20, just a few months after launch. The game drops you into early 20th-century Sicily, where stilettos and luparas settle scores better than any court. You play as Enzo Favara, a man who must prove his worth to the Family in a world of decades-long vendettas and mobsters patrolling on horseback or behind the wheel of vintage cars.
The series’ signature cinematic storytelling and brutal realism are pushed even further in this prequel. After a controversial September lineup, Sony is making a statement by adding a narrative AAA of this caliber to the catalog.
Mycopunk — fungal looter shooter, day one
The second big score this month: Mycopunk launches day one on the catalog October 20, the very day it drops on PS5. The concept is as wild as the name suggests. You lead the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a squad of washed-up robots sent by SAXON Corp to investigate a planet-wide fungal disaster. In practice, it’s a co-op looter shooter for up to four players, blasting mushroomy aliens with a bonkers arsenal, all under the watchful eye of a cockroach-sized sidekick.
With hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades and a decidedly offbeat tone, the game was already a hit on PC. Its day-one arrival on PS Plus cements the trend: PS Plus keeps stacking day-one launches and is starting to seriously rival the competition on this front.
Horizon Forbidden West — Aloy returns to the catalog
Missed Horizon Forbidden West the first time around? Subscribers get a second shot. The PlayStation exclusive, available on PS5 and PS4 starting October 20, is back as a “re-release.” It’s the perfect chance to (re)discover the Forbidden West—a majestic, dangerous frontier where Aloy faces ever-more-impressive machines and encounters new tribes with murky motives.
Guerrilla Games’ open world remains one of the most stunning of the generation, and the game hasn’t lost any of its shine. For anyone still on the fence, its return to the Extra catalog removes the last barrier. And since games regularly vanish from the catalog, better grab it while you can.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 — Mommy brings the scares for Halloween
This Halloween lineup could’ve used more nightmare fuel, but Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 delivers the minimum chills required. Dropping October 27 on PS5 and PS4, this second chapter drags you even deeper into the bowels of Playtime Co. After your showdown with Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs takes over the hunt through the factory’s twisting halls.
Gameplay mixes tricky puzzles and nerve-wracking exploration, with your trusty grabpack as your main survival tool. The timing is perfect for a Halloween horror session, though hardcore scare fans might wish for something a bit more intense.
The Midnight Walk — dark fantasy in stop-motion (available now)
The Midnight Walk is the only title you can play right now—October 14. This dark fantasy adventure from the creators of Lost in Random, Fe, and Ghost Giant stands out with a striking look: every set is sculpted from real clay and brought to life with stop-motion animation. You play as The Burnt One, joined by Potboy, a tiny lantern-creature whose flame lights your path through five tales that swing between wonder and horror.
The game is fully playable on PS5, but it’s with PS VR2 that it truly shines. Diving into this unsettling clay world in VR promises a sensory experience like no other.
Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition — full JRPG experience
JRPG fans aren’t left out. Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition arrives October 27 on PS5 and PS4 in its most complete form, DLC included. The story follows two protagonists from opposite worlds—Dahna, oppressed for 300 years, and Rena, the ruling power—united by their drive to break the cycle. The combat system, both intuitive and punchy, remains one of the franchise’s best.
The Beyond the Dawn edition extends the main adventure with a new narrative arc that deepens character relationships. For anyone new to the Tales of series, this is the perfect entry point.
Monster Energy Supercross 25 — racing with Unreal Engine 5
Monster Energy Supercross 25 rounds out the lineup on October 27, exclusively for PS5. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game boasts realistic physics and dynamic track evolution that make every lap feel different. Tracks are based on real-world supercross events, with the official roster of pro riders.
The career mode has been revamped with rivalries and strategic choices, while open tutorials and driving assists make it accessible for newcomers. Not the flashiest title on the list, but two-wheel fans will be right at home.
Dino Crisis 2 — Capcom classic hits Premium
Premium subscribers get a retro gem too. Dino Crisis 2, Capcom’s PS1-era classic, joins the catalog October 20. One year after the first game, a time disaster wipes Edward City off the map. You switch between series heroine Regina and newcomer Dylan, armed with an expanded arsenal to take on more than ten dinosaur species.
This sequel trades the lab corridors of the original for Cretaceous jungles, caves, and lakes, with a pace that leans more action than pure survival horror. It’s a perfect pick for the season, and a reminder that Capcom has franchises in its vaults begging for a comeback. Just saying.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition — park management on Premium
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition joins the Premium catalog October 20, on PS5 and PS4. The core idea hasn’t changed since its original release: build your dream amusement park, manage finances, staff, and shops, then watch your guests scream with joy (or terror) on your coasters. Career mode offers dozens of scenarios with varied goals, while sandbox mode removes all budget constraints so your creativity can run wild.
It’s a niche title, sure, but it adds some welcome variety to an action- and adventure-heavy lineup.
New arrivals are staggered across three dates: today for The Midnight Walk, October 20 for the main batch (Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, and Dino Crisis 2 among them), and October 27 for the final wave. Sony is also rolling out exclusive HorrorFest deals and a Dead by Daylight community challenge—10 million matches to be played between October 20 and 26 to unlock a cosmetic pack. The bar’s been set high; let’s see if November can keep up.
