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Sony announced on September 30 that October’s free PS Plus monthly games are F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, available to claim from October 6 until November 2 across all subscription tiers.
Sony announced on September 30 that October’s free PlayStation Plus monthly games will be F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, giving subscribers across all tiers a racing title, a horror-flavored multiplayer shooter, and a blocky action spin-off to claim starting October 6. The lineup arrives during the Halloween season, though only one of the three games fits a spooky theme — a choice Kotaku’s coverage openly criticized.
The three games and their platforms are: F1 25 on PS5, Hunt: Showdown 1896 on PS5, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 on PS4 and PS5. PlayStation confirmed the lineup on September 30, and the games become available to add to subscribers’ libraries on October 6.
Once claimed, the games remain playable as long as the user maintains an active PS Plus subscription — Essential, Extra, or Premium all qualify. Subscribers have until November 2 to add the October titles to their libraries. After that date, a new, not-yet-announced batch of games replaces them.
PlayStation typically refreshes its monthly free games at the start of each month, and the announcement follows the same pattern as previous months. Kotaku noted that Hunt: Showdown 1896, a PvPvE multiplayer shooter set in creepy swamps and woods populated by zombies, is the only entry in the lineup with horror-adjacent atmosphere, while F1 25 is a conventional racing game and the Earth Defense Force spin-off is a lighthearted, blocky action title.
Why Subscribers Should Claim Early
The monthly games are one of the core ongoing benefits of a PS Plus subscription, and the November 2 deadline is a hard cutoff — once the window closes, the October titles can no longer be claimed for free, even by continuing subscribers. Players who add them to their library during the window keep permanent access while subscribed.
The lineup also matters for the games themselves. Hunt: Showdown 1896 gaining a spot on PS Plus exposes Crytek’s shooter to a large audience of players who might otherwise have hesitated to buy it — Kotaku’s writer described being interested in the game for years but unwilling to purchase it without friends to play alongside, a barrier the free offering removes.
For racing fans, F1 25 is a recent full-priced release receiving a free distribution relatively soon after launch, which Kotaku characterized as a solid if thematically odd pick for October.
The Monthly Rotation and September’s Deadline
PS Plus monthly games rotate at the start of each month and are available to claim for roughly four weeks. Subscribers on any tier — Essential, Extra, or Premium — get the same monthly selections, with higher tiers adding a larger on-demand game catalog.
The October announcement follows September’s lineup, which consisted of Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes. Those games remain claimable only until October 5, so subscribers who want them need to act before the October titles go live.
Kotaku’s report also noted the seasonal angle: October announcements often draw expectations of horror-themed offerings given Halloween, and this year’s slate includes just one game with spooky themes, which the outlet flagged as a disappointment.
“You don’t want to wait too long to grab these PS Plus monthly games, as they are only available to grab for free until November 2.”
— Kotaku
What Sony Hasn’t Announced Yet
The November lineup has not been announced, and Sony has not indicated what games will replace the October selections after November 2. The company has also not commented publicly on its selection criteria for monthly games, so there is no official explanation for why the October slate leans away from horror themes despite the Halloween season.
Whether Hunt: Showdown 1896’s PS Plus availability will bring gameplay changes, such as altered matchmaking or an influx of new players affecting the community, is not addressed in the announcement or in Kotaku’s report.
November’s Reveal and Key Dates
Subscribers should mark two dates: October 5, the last day to claim September’s games, and October 6, when the October titles become available. Sony will announce the November monthly games in late October, based on its usual schedule, with the new batch going live on the first Tuesday of November. Players can claim games directly through the PlayStation Store or their console’s PS Plus section.
Key Questions
What are the free PS Plus games for October 2025?
The lineup is F1 25 (PS5), Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PS5), and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 (PS4 and PS5).
When can I claim October’s PS Plus games?
The games become available to add to your library on October 6 and can be claimed until November 2.
Do I keep the games forever?
You keep permanent access to any games you claim, but only while you maintain an active PS Plus subscription at any tier — Essential, Extra, or Premium.
How long do I have to claim September’s PS Plus games?
September’s titles — Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes — are claimable until October 5.
Is there a horror game in the October lineup?
Not a dedicated horror title. Hunt: Showdown 1896, a PvPvE shooter with zombies and eerie settings, is the closest match, a point Kotaku’s report highlighted.
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