Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus October 2026 Game Catalog, adding nine titles across its Extra and Premium subscription tiers. Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and Mycopunk are among October’s main additions. Sony plans to make most of the announced games available from October 20.
The announcement, published on October 14, also confirms the return of Horizon Forbidden West to the service and a day-one Game Catalog release for Mycopunk on PS5.
Premium subscribers will receive two more games through the Classics Catalog: Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
For Indian subscribers, the equivalent highest membership tier is called PlayStation Plus Deluxe. Regional availability is worth checking carefully because Sony has staggered several releases across different markets.
PS Plus October 2026: Complete Game Catalog List
Sony has confirmed seven Game Catalog titles for Extra and Premium/Deluxe members, plus two additional titles in the Classics Catalog.
| Game | Platforms | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Mafia: The Old Country | PS5 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Mycopunk | PS5 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4 | Extra / Deluxe |
| The Midnight Walk | PS5 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Monster Energy Supercross 25 | PS5 | Extra / Deluxe |
| Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4 | Deluxe |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4 | Deluxe |
These are Game Catalog additions rather than the three monthly games offered through PlayStation Plus Essential.
Unlike monthly games claimed during a designated period, Game Catalog titles are accessible through an eligible subscription while they remain in the service’s rotating library.
Mafia: The Old Country Brings a Crime Story to PS Plus
Mafia: The Old Country is one of October’s most substantial additions for players interested in story-driven action games.
Set in early 1900s Sicily, the adventure follows Enzo Favara as he enters the dangerous world of organized crime.
The setting moves away from the more modern urban environments associated with some earlier Mafia titles. Instead, the story focuses on a period when criminal families established their power through intimidation, loyalty and violent rivalries.
Its inclusion gives PS Plus subscribers access to a comparatively recent cinematic single-player adventure without requiring a separate purchase while the title remains in the catalog.
For someone who prefers a structured story over a sprawling open world, Mafia may be the most immediate game to try from this month’s additions.
Horizon Forbidden West Returns to the Catalog
Horizon Forbidden West is another significant addition, although its arrival is not entirely new to PlayStation Plus.
Sony has specifically identified the October listing as a return to the subscription service.
Aloy’s adventure takes players across a dangerous post-apocalyptic frontier filled with mechanical creatures, competing tribes and the remains of a lost civilization.
Its large environments place greater emphasis on exploration, equipment upgrades and combat preparation than the more tightly directed Mafia experience.
That contrast gives subscribers two very different single-player choices.
If you’re comparing Horizon with other large PlayStation adventures, GamersVora’s best open-world games to play in 2026 offers additional recommendations across the genre.
The returning catalog status is also worth remembering. It demonstrates that a game leaving a subscription library does not necessarily mean it will never return.
Mycopunk Joins PS Plus on Its Console Release Day
Mycopunk is October’s day-one addition, launching into the PlayStation Game Catalog on October 20 worldwide.
Rather than focusing on a lengthy single-player narrative, it is a mission-based cooperative shooter built around defeating alien fungal threats.
Players control members of the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a group of unconventional robotic contractors working for the SAXON corporation.
The game includes four-player cooperative action and extensive equipment customization, with upgrades intended to support different combat approaches.
Mycopunk joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on its PS5 launch day, allowing eligible subscribers to start playing without purchasing the game separately.
That makes Mycopunk a particularly relevant option for groups looking for something new to play together, rather than another established release entering the subscription library months later.
Horror, JRPG and Racing Games Complete the Main Lineup
The remaining four Extra-tier games cover noticeably different interests.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 continues the horror-puzzle series inside the abandoned Playtime Co. toy factory. Players explore deeper areas of the facility, solve environmental puzzles and attempt to escape increasingly dangerous toys.
The Midnight Walk takes a different approach to horror. Its dark fantasy world uses a distinctive clay-crafted visual style and follows a journey involving a small lantern creature named Potboy. The PS5 version also supports PS VR2 play.
Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition offers a story-heavy Japanese role-playing experience, with character-driven combat and a fantasy conflict between the worlds of Dahna and Rena.
Monster Energy Supercross 25 rounds out the selection with motorcycle racing. Its focus is on professional Supercross competition, track conditions and career progression.
Taken together, these releases give subscribers considerably more variety than a lineup concentrated entirely on action-adventure games.
Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Join the Classics Catalog
October’s two additional games are reserved for the highest PlayStation Plus tier.
Capcom’s Dino Crisis 2 brings back Regina and Dylan for another dangerous adventure, where they must survive encounters with aggressive dinosaurs while exploring hostile prehistoric environments.
Compared with the original game’s slower survival-horror design, the sequel places greater emphasis on action and fighting larger groups of enemies.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition offers almost the opposite experience.
Instead of fighting for survival, players design and manage amusement parks, balancing attractions, finances, staffing and visitor satisfaction.
Both titles broaden the Classics Catalog beyond traditional action games.
In India, access to this catalog is part of PlayStation Plus Deluxe, making the highest tier necessary for these two additions.
When Will the October PS Plus Games Become Available in India?
Sony’s October 14 announcement identifies October 20 as the main Game Catalog release date, with exceptions for specific countries.
| Date | Announced availability |
|---|---|
| October 14 | The Midnight Walk — US and UK |
| October 15 | The Midnight Walk — Japan |
| October 20 | Main worldwide additions, including Mafia, Horizon, Mycopunk and both Classics |
| October 27 | Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise and Monster Energy Supercross 25 in the US, UK and Japan |
Sony’s regional schedule places the remaining Game Catalog additions on October 20 in other markets, including India, subject to local PlayStation Store confirmation.
Indian subscribers should therefore check their regional store on October 20 rather than assume that the October 27 date applies worldwide.
The selection of PlayStation Plus games may differ between regions. Subscribers should check their local PlayStation Store to see which titles are available with their membership.
What About October’s PlayStation Plus Essential Games?
Sony announced the October Essential monthly games separately on September 30.
Those three titles are:
- F1 25 — PS5
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 — PS5
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 — PS5 and PS4
They became available on October 6 and can be added to subscribers’ libraries until November 2, 2026.
Essential members receive these monthly selections but do not automatically gain access to the wider Extra/Deluxe Game Catalog.
Subscribers planning to explore more PS5 games can also compare the October additions with GamersVora’s 10 best PS5 games to play in 2026.
How to Download PS Plus Game Catalog Titles on PS5
Once a game becomes available in your region, downloading it is straightforward.
- Open the PlayStation Plus section from your PS5 home screen.
- Navigate to the Benefits tab.
- Select Game Catalog.
- Find the game you want to play.
- Check that your subscription includes the title.
- Select Download.
If a game has not appeared, confirm its release date and your account’s store region before assuming there is a subscription problem.
Sony also notes that catalog availability changes over time. A game obtained through Extra or Deluxe is not permanently owned simply because it has been downloaded.
Which October PS Plus Games Are Worth Trying First?
The October lineup offers several clear starting points depending on personal preferences.
Mafia: The Old Country is a strong candidate for subscribers interested in a focused crime narrative. Horizon Forbidden West is better suited to those who enjoy exploration and large-scale action adventures.
Mycopunk stands out for cooperative play, while The Midnight Walk and Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 provide two noticeably different horror experiences.
For Deluxe subscribers, Dino Crisis 2 is the more action-focused classic, whereas RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 offers a slower, creative management experience.
Sony has confirmed the lineup and its regional scheduling, but the games’ availability in individual libraries should still be checked when they begin rolling out.
The main PlayStation Plus October 2026 Game Catalog additions arrive on October 20, with India subscribers able to access the titles included in their eligible subscription plans once they appear in the local store.
Trusted Sources
- PlayStation Blog — October 2026 Game Catalog Announcement (October 14, 2026)
https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/14/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-october-mafia-the-old-country-horizon-forbidden-west-mycopunk-and-more/ - PlayStation India — Official PlayStation Plus Games and Membership Plans
https://www.playstation.com/en-in/ps-plus/games/ - PlayStation Blog — October 2026 Monthly Games (September 30, 2026)
https://blog.playstation.com/?p=423940 - PlayStation Support India — How to Access the Game Catalog
https://www.playstation.com/en-in/support/subscriptions/ps-plus-game-catalog/
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