PlayStation Plus October Lineup Adds F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

Sony has pulled the curtain back on the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October 2026, offering a diverse trio of titles ranging from high-speed simulation racing to intense extraction combat and voxel-based action. Starting Tuesday, October 6, active PlayStation Plus members can add F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 to their game libraries. These titles will remain available for members to claim until Monday, November 2.

Racing, Extraction, and Voxel Warfare

Headlining the month is F1 25, the official title of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. This release includes the deep My Team 2.0 career mode, allowing players to step into the role of a team owner. It also features the new F1 World multiplayer mode, designed for squad-based racing against AI opponents. For those who prefer a more adrenaline-fueled experience, Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings its unforgiving extraction shooter gameplay to the service. Players can tackle the game’s gothic, monster-infested backwaters solo or in teams of three, racing to banish bosses and extract with the bounty while fending off rival hunters.

Rounding out the trio is Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, which brings the classic EDF formula into a distinct, voxel-based world. The game allows players to build custom squads of four by rescuing teammates scattered across a blocky Earth. It supports both four-player online co-op and two-player local split-screen, featuring a massive roster of soldiers from across the franchise’s history and spin-offs.

Why it matters

This monthly drop offers significant variety for subscribers, balancing a heavy-hitting sports sim with a tense multiplayer extraction game and a lighthearted, chaotic co-op shooter. Players should note that the October games replace the current September lineup, which includes Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes; users have until October 5 to secure those titles before they cycle out.

Beyond the games, Sony is bolstering the October offering with additional perks. Members can claim horror-themed in-game item bundles starting in early October, including content for Call of Duty: Warzone, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Overwatch 2. Additionally, to coincide with the release of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* on Sony Pictures Core on October 6, members can claim exclusive avatars in-app. As with all PlayStation Plus announcements, regional availability can occasionally vary, so it is worth checking your local PlayStation Store listing once the games go live on October 6.