PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Arrive

PlayStation Plus members can claim three new games in their libraries starting Tuesday, October 6, when Sony announced the monthly lineup featuring F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The titles become available to subscribers from that date until Monday, November 2, after which they will leave the service unless re-added in a future month. As part of Sony’s recurring subscription model, access requires an active PlayStation Plus membership, with the games remaining claimable for as long as members maintain their standing.

The October selection spans three distinct genres, from motorsport simulation to extraction shooter and co-op action, reflecting Sony’s effort to appeal to a broad subscriber base. Each title will be fully accessible throughout the month without additional cost beyond the standard subscription fee, continuing the program that has become a cornerstone of the PlayStation Plus tiered service.

F1 25 Brings Full Formula One Control

The official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship leads the lineup on PS5. Players can dive into single-player experiences including Career mode and My Team 2.0, which lets them take control as the owner of a Formula 1 team to craft their own racing narratives. The title also expands its online offerings with a brand new multiplayer mode called F1 World, where players and friends race as a squad against AI drivers rather than solely competing against one another.

Race for podium glory in F1 25, take on monsters and other players in Hunt: Showdown 1896, then battle voxel versions of EDF enemies in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Together, these three games form the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October.

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 Returns to Corrupted Backwaters

The title supports flexible play styles, allowing individuals to venture alone or team up with up to two teammates depending on whether they find strength in numbers. This co-op flexibility builds on the formula that made the original Hunt: Showdown a standout in the competitive multiplayer space.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Expands Roster

The title features redesigned voxel versions of fan favorites alongside new enemies unique to this release, supporting four-player online co-op and two-player local split screen on PS5 and PS4. This dual-platform availability makes it accessible across a wider range of PlayStation hardware than some of its contemporaries.

Last Chance for September Titles

Sony reminded members that they have until Monday, October 5, to add the previous month’s lineup—which includes Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes—to their libraries before those titles depart. This rolling window underscores the time-sensitive nature of the monthly program, where games must be claimed during their availability window.

Spider-Man Avatars and HorrorFest Packs

In related promotions, Limited-edition Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars will release on Tuesday, October 6, exclusively on Sony Pictures Core for a limited time. PlayStation Plus members can claim these avatars in-app at no extra cost to celebrate the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day release arriving that same day. Non-members must acquire Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Sony Pictures Core to access the avatars.

Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers gain access to exclusive HorrorFest Packs, further rewarding membership with content beyond the monthly game selections. Members can expect more promotions and updates as the month progresses.