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PlayStation Plus monthly games for October have been revealed, giving subscribers three very different ways to spend the month. F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be available from Tuesday, October 6, through Monday, November 2.
The latest lineup covers competitive racing, tense extraction-shooter action and colorful cooperative combat. F1 25 is exclusive to PS5, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 is also a PS5 title. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 expands the selection to both PS5 and PS4.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games Bring Three Powerful October Experiences
F1 25 delivers high-speed Formula One drama
F1 25 puts players behind the wheel in the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. The racing title offers several single-player options, including Career mode and My Team 2.0.
My Team 2.0 allows players to create their own Formula One stories while taking control of a racing team as its owner. That gives the game a management-focused edge alongside its traditional on-track competition.
Players can also compete online in F1 World. The October updateās featured multiplayer experience lets friends race together as a squad against AI drivers, creating a more collaborative alternative to standard head-to-head racing.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 raises the horror stakes
For players who prefer suspense and danger, Hunt: Showdown 1896 offers a challenging extraction-shooter experience set in corrupted backwaters lost to history. Players must track down terrifying bosses while contending with both supernatural creatures and rival Hunters.
The objective is simple but risky: locate a target, defeat it, claim the Bounty and escape alive. Every match forces players to balance aggression with survival, since other Hunters can attack at any moment and steal the rewards.
The game supports solo play as well as teams of up to three players. Those who enjoy high-pressure multiplayer encounters can work with two teammates, while lone players can face the threats independently. The result is a tense experience where every decision can determine whether a successful hunt ends in victory or disaster.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 goes bigger and brighter
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 takes a more playful approach to large-scale combat. The square-shaped Earth is under attack from giant enemies, and players must rescue scattered teammates before forming a battle-ready squad.
Players select four teammates from the characters they collect and customize their group around a preferred play style. Soldiers from the mainline Earth Defense Force series appear alongside fighters from various spin-offs, while familiar enemies return in redesigned voxel form.
The game also introduces new enemies created specifically for this release. With huge battles, colorful visuals and a broad character roster, it offers a lighter cooperative alternative to Octoberās darker Hunt: Showdown experience.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 supports four-player online co-op. On PS5 and PS4, players can also enjoy two-player local split-screen, making it a particularly appealing choice for friends and family playing together in the same room.
What PlayStation Plus Members Need to Know
- F1 25: Available for PS5 and focused on Formula One racing, career progression and online competition.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896: A PS5 extraction shooter featuring monsters, rival Hunters and high-risk bounty runs.
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: Available on PS5 and PS4 with online and local cooperative modes.
- Availability window: The three games can be added from October 6 until November 2.
PlayStation Plus members should also remember to claim Septemberās Monthly Games before the deadline. Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes remain available to add until Monday, October 5.
As with previous monthly offerings, the lineup may differ by region. Members should check their local PlayStation Store on release day for final availability. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required, and recurring subscription terms, age restrictions and other conditions apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can members download the October PlayStation Plus monthly games?
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 become available on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. They remain available until Monday, November 2.
Which October game is available on PS4?
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is the only October selection confirmed for both PS5 and PS4. F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 are listed for PS5.
Can Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 be played cooperatively?
Yes. The game supports four-player online co-op and two-player local split-screen on both PS5 and PS4.
What happens to Septemberās Monthly Games?
Members have until October 5 to add Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes to their game libraries.
