Sony has revealed the official PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue additions for October, delivering a packed batch of titles just in time for the spooky season. Whether you want to explore the ruthless origins of organised crime, fight mechanical beasts across ruined continents, or relive late-90s survival horror classics, there is plenty to add to your download queue.
Starting Tuesday, 20 October, subscribers on the Extra and Deluxe tiers will receive access to fresh titles alongside a brand-new day-one release.
Mafia Origins and Major Adventures on PlayStation Plus Extra
The standout arrival this month is Mafia: The Old Country on PS5. Transporting players into the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily, the story follows Enzo Favara as he fights to earn his place within the Family. Expect stiletto blades, sawed-off shotguns, and vintage motorcars set against authentic period drama.
Aloy also makes her grand return with the re-release of Horizon Forbidden West for both PS5 and PS4, giving anyone who missed out another chance to explore majestic frontiers and take down towering machines.
Shooter fans get a genuine day-one debut with Mycopunk on PS5.
This chaotic four-player co-op looter shooter places you in control of discarded robots tasked with clearing out a planet overrun by bizarre fungal aliens. Between hand-crafted upgrades, quirky weapon modifications, and frantic combat, it looks set to become an immediate multiplayer favourite.
Rounding out the Extra catalogue are several distinct adventures:
- The Midnight Walk (PS5 / PS VR2): A dark fantasy journey handcrafted entirely in clay and stop-motion animation.
- Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 (PS5, PS4): The creepy toy factory returns with more puzzle mechanics and terrifying factory mascots.
- Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition (PS5, PS4): An expansive JRPG package featuring polished real-time combat.
- Monster Energy Supercross 25 (PS5): Built inside Unreal Engine 5 with updated career modes and dynamic dirt physics.
Retro Dinosaurs and Theme Parks for Deluxe Members
Subscribers on the top-tier PlayStation Plus Deluxe service have a classic retro treat waiting for them. Capcom’s beloved prehistoric action adventure Dino Crisis 2 arrives on PS5 and PS4, sending Regina and newcomer Dylan back into Cretaceous jungles packed with over ten species of vicious dinosaurs.
If dodging raptors sounds a bit too intense, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition also joins the retro vault, letting you design loop-de-loops and manage park finances without spending a single dollar extra.
Deluxe members will also gain access to new limited Game Trials starting 20 October, including previews for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II.
HorrorFest Celebrations and Halloween Goodies
To celebrate Halloween, PlayStation is rolling out dedicated in-game perks. Players can grab free cosmetic packs for World War Z and claim the Tunnels of Terror DLC for Back 4 Blood at no additional charge, accompanied by a 95% discount on remaining expansions.
Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight players can unlock an exclusive canine pirate cosmetic if the global community completes ten million matches between 20 and 26 October.
Australian players should note that a one-time digital age verification check is now required before claiming Restricted (R 18+) titles from the PlayStation Store.
Grab your controller and clear out some storage space: the entire catalogue unlocks on Tuesday, 20 October.
