PlayStation Plus members can add three October 2026 Monthly Games to their library from October 6 through November 2: F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 for PS5, plus Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PS5 and PS4. Sony says availability may vary by region, so check your local PlayStation Store on release day.
October 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games at a glance
| Game | Premise and play | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| F1 25 | Formula One racing, with single-player Career and My Team 2.0 modes, online play, and a team-based mode in F1 World. | PS5 |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Extraction shooter: track bosses, claim a bounty, and reach an extraction point, solo or with up to two teammates. | PS5 |
| Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 | Team-based action featuring voxel-style EDF enemies; choose four collected teammates. Supports four-player online co-op and two-player local split-screen. | PS5, PS4 |
These descriptions reflect Sony Interactive Entertainment’s announcement, not independent gameplay or performance testing. The lineup was announced by Adam Michel, Senior Director of Content Acquisition & Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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F1 24 - PlayStation 5 | $27.85 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
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Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition - PlayStation 5 | $41.97 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
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MotoGP25 - PlayStation 5 | $38.00 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 |
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F1 23 PS5 | Video Game | French, English | $25.11 | Buy on Amazon |
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When can members add the games?
Sony’s announced availability window is Tuesday, October 6 through Monday, November 2, 2026. The publisher advises checking the PlayStation Store on release day because the monthly lineup may differ by region. Confirm the title and platform shown in your local store before adding it.
What each game offers
F1 25
F1 25 is listed for PS5. Sony identifies it as the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship and highlights its Career and My Team 2.0 single-player modes, online play, and team-based F1 World mode.
#1 Best Overall
- Unleash Your Champion in Driver Career Mode - For the first time ever, jump into the newly innovated Driver Career and race as one of the current F1 drivers.
- Gameplay Innovations True to the World of F1 - Experience a new driver accolades system that tracks your achievements across multiple seasons.
- Drive Like The Greatest - Our largest-ever physics and handling update delivers the most authentic and immersive driving experience ever felt in an F1 title.
- Challenge Career - Offers episodic competitive play with mini Career scenarios to test your skills through unique events and challenges.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
This PS5 extraction shooter centers on tracking bosses, claiming a bounty, and fighting to an extraction point. Sony says players can go alone or bring up to two teammates.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
Available on PS5 and PS4, this team-based action game uses voxel versions of EDF enemies. Sony says players select four collected teammates; the game supports four-player online co-op and two-player local split-screen.
Rank #2
- With the return of classic cars, iconic tracks, and fan-favourite modes like GT Simulation and Sport Mode - Gran Turismo 7 is the complete Real Driving Simulator, 25 years in the making.
- Find your line. Whether you're a racer, collector, tuner, designer, photographer or arcade fan - immerse yourself in the facets of automotive culture that matter most to you.
- Connect and compete. Join an international community of drivers to share race strategies, tuning tips, livery designs and photos, before taking to the track to go head-to-head.
Source
The lineup, platforms, date window, and game descriptions above come from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s September 30, 2026 PlayStation Blog announcement.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- The captivating story mode, Breaking Point, makes a comeback with even more action and tension
- Two incredible tracks will make an appearance in F1 23 right out of the day: the Las Vegas Urban Circuit in Nevada, USA, and the Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar
- With the integration of real feedback from an F1 team, the behavior of F1 23 vehicles benefits from some significant improvements over the previous version for people using steering wheels and joysticks
- Red flags make a comeback after nine years of absence and reinforce the spectacular side of racing
- True nerve center, F1 World is an exciting new way to enjoy most game modes
Rank #3
- Join the official Championship and step into the boots of your favourite riders to master the most iconic bikes and tracks of the season. Live the most realistic race thrills ever thanks to Unreal Engine 5, MotoGP Stewards ensuring fair battles, and overhauled bike sounds, recorded on-site from official bikes.
- Your path to becoming a MotoGP Legend starts here! Deep dive into your bike's evolution, choose your own career Turning Points during the season and develop social relationships off track, then watch how these choices evolve over the weekend. Master the Riders Market dynamics to make your journey always unique.
- Train like a champion with the new Race Off disciplines available in Career, Quick Modes and Online. Ride Motard, Flat Track and Minibikes on 4 dedicated tracks across 2 original environments. Take on new game modes like elimination and relay races, boost your rider's fitness, unlock new gear and sharpen your skills to dominate the track!
- Maximum playability or full-sim challenge? Jump right into the action with the new Arcade Experience for immediate adrenaline-pumping fun. Or master every track detail of the track, fuel consumption, and electronics in the Pro Experience, for an authentic MotoGP realism!
- In MotoGP, your look is as important as your ride. Use advanced graphic editors to design your race number, stickers, and helmet livery, making every detail uniquely yours. Share your creations across platforms, or download community designs to stand out on the track. Race fast, race bold, and let your style speak volumes.
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