Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus in October 2026, and this month’s lineup includes a horror shooter that the site once recommended, a racing title, and a co-op spin-off. The games arrive on 6th October for everyone who subscribes to the service.
The three titles are:
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PS5)
- F1 25 (PS5)
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 (PS5, PS4)
Hunt: Showdown 1896 Takes the Lead
Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the headline act. It is a co-operative and competitive extraction shooter, and it has a pedigree that goes back to 2021, when the site reviewed it and gave it a recommendation.
The game’s critical history is worth noting. It was reviewed back then, and the site Recommended it, though the source notes they used a different scoring system at the time. Console versions did not arrive until late 2024. Last summer saw a 2.0 overhaul, which means the current version should feel fresh even to players who picked it up before.
The site’s review, written by Edwin, captured the game’s unusual mix of inspirations. “If Hunt: Showdown’s unusual – and, as it turns out, fantastically exhilarating and engrossing – mixture of inspirations has a single guiding principle, it’s that predators become prey,” he wrote. “It’s a game in which stepping on a twig while chasing a zombie can get you shot from a hundred yards off, and the time-honoured ceremony of a bossfight offers zero defence against the player lobbing dynamite through a window.”
That quote describes a game where stealth and paranoia matter as much as firepower.
F1 25 Adds the Racing Game
F1 25 is the racing title in the lineup. It is a standard entry in the Formula 1 series, though the site admits it did not review it. The joke is that Martin, the presumed racing expert, was not around when the review was needed.
The game is available on PS5.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers Rounds Out the Trio
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is the third title. It is a voxel-style spin-off in the EDF series, built for split-screen co-op play. The site describes it as something that might be fun for an afternoon knockabout.
The game is available on PS5 and PS4.
What Happens Next
The games arrive on 6th October. That means subscribers have until 5th October to add last month’s games to their library before they disappear.
The site also directs readers to its guide to PS Plus and all the available games for more information.
The Lineup at a Glance
| Game | Platform | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | PS5 | Lead title |
| F1 25 | PS5 | Racing game |
| Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 | PS5, PS4 | Co-op spin-off |
Key Dates to Remember
- 6th October: Games arrive on PlayStation Plus
- 5th October: Deadline to add last month’s games to your library
- Late 2024: Console versions of Hunt: Showdown 1896 released
- Last summer: Hunt: Showdown 1896 received a 2.0 overhaul
A Mixed Bag of Titles
The lineup is not a straight triple-header of big-budget hits. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the standout, and the site’s recommendation from 2021 gives it a pedigree that the other two titles lack.
F1 25 is a solid racing entry, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a light, afternoon-friendly diversion. The site describes the latter as something that might be fun for an afternoon knockabout.
That variety is part of the appeal. Subscribers who want a deep, tense co-op experience get it. Those who want a quick racing fix get that too. And those who enjoy retro-styled co-op action get that as well.
The Bottom Line
October’s PS Plus lineup is a strong one. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the headline act, and its recommendation history makes it the game to watch.
F1 25 is a solid racing entry, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a light, afternoon-friendly diversion. All three are available from 6th October.
The site’s honesty about needing Martin for racing knowledge adds a human touch. It is a small detail, but it shows that the site knows its limits and is willing to admit it.
For anyone subscribed to PlayStation Plus, this month’s lineup is worth checking out. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the draw, and the other two round out a solid package.
Source material: “Here are our PS Plus monthly games for October 2026,” Eurogamer.
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