PlayStation Plus Essential October Games: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
Sony has announced the free games for PlayStation Plus Essential members in October 2026: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. These titles are available to download and play as long as your subscription remains active. The post also reminds users that this is the last chance to claim September's games before they expire.
Original title
PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
Quick take
- PlayStation owners
- Racing fans
- FPS enthusiasts
- Existing PS Plus subscribers
- Non-subscribers unwilling to pay
- Users uninterested in these specific genres
- No extra cost beyond subscription to access high-value titles like F1 25
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a popular competitive shooter
- You lose access if you cancel the subscription
- Don't forget to grab September's games before they vanish
- Price
- Reward offer
- Value per hour
- $0
Risk of missing out on September titles if not claimed in time.
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Set up my profile →How to do it
- 1Ensure you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription (Essential or higher).
- 2Visit the 'Plus' section on the PlayStation Store.
- 3Download or add F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 to your library.
- 4Note: Claim any remaining September games immediately, as they will no longer be accessible after the monthly rotation.
Conditions
- Requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription.
- Games are only playable while the subscription is valid.
- Availability ends around 2 Nov 2026 when next month's lineup drops.
- Platform compatibility may vary between PS4 and PS5.
Risks
- CautionRisk of missing out on September titles if not claimed in time.
- NoteOnly available in NSW / VIC / QLD / WA / SA / TAS / ACT / NT.
- NoteCommunity sentiment suggests the October lineup is average compared to previous months.
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