PS Plus October 2026 Game Catalog Adds Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially revealed the incoming titles for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October 2026. As reported by Polygon, this month brings a significant update to the rotating library of titles available to subscribers, featuring a mix of high-profile blockbusters and fan-favorite classics. Unlike previous monthly updates that often arrive as a single batch, the October 2026 update features a staggered release schedule throughout the month, requiring players to track specific dates to access new content.

The October lineup

The centerpiece of the October collection is Mafia: The Old Country, which arrives on October 20 for the PlayStation 5. Set in early 1900s Sicily, the game serves as a prequel to the franchise, exploring the dark origins of the Sicilian Mafia. Players take on the role of protagonist Enzo Favara as he becomes entangled with the Torrisi crime family. According to Polygon, the game provides more than just traditional crime-thriller action, as it also delves into the socioeconomic realities of 20th-century Italy, addressing real-world labor issues and poverty. Reviewer Giovanni Colantonio noted that the title serves as a sobering reminder of how difficult conditions foster exploitation.

Joining the catalog on October 20 is the critically acclaimed open-world action title Horizon Forbidden West, which will be available for both PS4 and PS5. Also arriving on that date are the management simulator RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and the classic title Dino Crisis 2, the latter of which is exclusive to subscribers of the Premium tier.

The expansion continues throughout the month with several additional releases for US subscribers:

• The Midnight Walk (PS4) – Oct. 14
• Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 (PS5, PS4) – Oct. 27
• Tales of Arise — Beyond the Dawn Edition (PS5, PS4) – Oct. 27
• Monster Energy Supercross 25 — The Official Video Game (PS5) – Oct. 27

Why it matters

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is a service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively to subscribers on the Extra and Premium tiers, sitting above the entry-level Essential tier. It functions as the company’s direct rival to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, granting members access to a rotating library of hundreds of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games that can be downloaded at no additional cost beyond the subscription fee.

Because the release schedule for October is staggered rather than arriving as a single drop, subscribers should monitor the specific release dates listed above to ensure they do not miss out on their preferred titles. Additionally, those subscribed to the PlayStation Plus Essential tier can currently download the racing title F1 25. For players managing their gaming backlogs, staying informed on these monthly content shifts is essential for maximizing the value of their PlayStation Plus membership.