PS Plus games add Mafia, Horizon and more in October
Key takeaways
- Sony adds nine games to the Game Catalog in October 2026.
- Most games arrive on October 20, and three more follow on October 27.
- Two classic games are only for Premium members. The rest cover Extra and Premium.
Sony shared the new PS Plus games for October 2026. The list holds nine games in total. The biggest names are Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West. Most games arrive on October 20. Three more arrive on October 27.
First, some plain words. PS Plus is a paid plan for PlayStation players. The Game Catalog is its library of games.
Members can download these games as part of their plan. Extra and Premium are higher plans. They sit above the basic Essential plan.
This October list is for Extra and Premium members.
What happened
Sony shared the full list on October 14, according to the PlayStation Blog. Seven games join the Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members. Two more games are only for Premium members.
The full lineup arrives from October 20, unless a date says otherwise. Some games may differ by region. Members should check their local PlayStation Store on release day.
Here are the seven games for Extra and Premium members.
Mafia: The Old Country (PS5) arrives on October 20. It is a mob story set in 1900s Sicily. You play as Enzo Favara. He tries to earn his place in a crime family.
The game mixes tense fights with a strong story.
Horizon Forbidden West (PS5, PS4) arrives on October 20. You play as Aloy. She crosses a wild land full of machine beasts. This game returns to the service.
It left the catalog in 2024, according to VGC.
Mycopunk (PS5) arrives on October 20. It is a fast shooter with fungus aliens. It supports four players in co-op. Co-op means friends play the game together.
It launches on the same day. It joins the catalog on day one.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 (PS5, PS4) arrives on October 27. It is a horror puzzle game in a toy factory. You solve puzzles and dodge scary toys. You dig deeper into the factory to find answers.
The Midnight Walk (PS5) arrived on October 14 in the US and UK. It arrives in Japan on October 15. It is a dark fantasy made from real clay. You walk with a lantern friend named Potboy.
It also works with PS VR2. PS VR2 is a headset for virtual reality.
Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition (PS5, PS4) arrives on October 27. It is a role-playing game with a big story. Two heroes from two worlds fight for freedom. They come from very different lives.
Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game (PS5) arrives on October 27. It is a motorbike racing game on real-style tracks. You race pro riders and build a career. Each lap can feel fresh as tracks change.
Now the two games only for Premium members.
Dino Crisis 2 (PS5, PS4) arrives on October 20 for Premium members. It is a classic game with dinosaurs. You play as Regina and Dylan.
It has more than 10 types of dinosaurs. You fight to escape a prehistoric world.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (PS5, PS4) arrives on October 20 for Premium members. You build and run your own theme park. You control rides, shops, and staff.
You can chase goals or build freely.
Why it matters
This month gives players a wide mix. There is crime drama, open-world adventure, horror, fantasy, and racing. Story games remain a big draw.
Our Haunted Chocolatier action RPG details cover another awaited story game. The catalog holds hundreds of games, according to Polygon. That depth is the point of the higher plans.
Members get a full library with their plan. Mafia gives Extra members a fresh big story. Horizon gives a second chance to players who missed it.
Mycopunk lets friends jump in on launch day.
What happens next
The main drop lands on October 20. Three more games land on October 27. Premium members can also try two trials on October 20. The trials are Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II. A trial is a short free test of a game. For more on big game launches, see our GTA 6 PC release window report.
Players who love old classics can read our Ocarina of Time remake explainer.
Halloween extras also roll out this month. A World War Z pack arrives on October 20. A Back 4 Blood pack is free from October 21 to November 4. Dead by Daylight runs a community challenge from October 20 to October 26. Players must reach 10 million matches to unlock a bonus pack. The Until Dawn movie gets a discount on October 28. This list is not the monthly Essential games.
Polygon notes those include the racing game F1 25.
October 20 is the key date for most players. Check your plan, pick your first game, and download it. The rest of the list lands one week later.
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