PS Plus continues rolling on with October’s free games. September’s lineup was a little weak, but October’s could be great with some horror-themed titles to fit the spooky season.
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Here is what we know and when you can expect the games.
PS Plus October 2026 games
The PS Plus October 2026 games will be announced for the Essential tier on September 30, 2026, and then made available on October 6, 2026. The Extra and Premium games will then be announced on October 14, 2026 and available from October 20, 2026.
While we don’t know the games, we can make a few predictions:
‘Little Nightmares III’ – PS5, PS4
You play as Low and Alone, best friends ever since they found each other in this lonely nightmare. They each possess their own iconic item: a bow for Low and a wrench for Alone. Working together, they’ve become adept at sneaking through hidden passages, hoisting each other over massive obstacles, and watching each other’s backs.
Whether you’re playing with a friend or an A.I. companion, you’ll depend on each other’s iconic items to create opportunities and to progress. The environment is full of clues and possibilities for imaginative children to exploit. Low’s arrows can reach high targets, cut through ropes, or down flying enemies, and Alone’s wrench is just the thing for crushing stunned enemies, smashing through barriers, or manipulating the workings of massive machines.
‘Crisol: Theater of Idols’ – PS5
A gripping survival horror adventure set in the haunting world of Hispania, a nightmarish reimagining of Spain. Playing as Gabriel, a soldier who can use his own blood as a deadly weapon, you embark on a journey to fulfil a divine mission from the Sun God.
Uncover the chilling history and twisted folklore of Tormentosa, a beautiful but malevolent island. Traverse eerie landscapes, crumbling grand ruins, and labyrinthine streets as you peel back the layers of cults and blood sacrifice.
‘Five Nights At Freddy’s Secret of the Mimic’ – PS5
Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor, Edwin Murray. You’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat. The Mimic, a prototype endoskeleton, can adapt to any costume and become any character, including what you fear most.
Armed with only your wits, a few gadgets, and a heavily redacted corporate briefing, you’ll attempt to retrieve Fazbear’s prized prototype technology while grappling with cryptic clues and a relentless shadow determined to dispatch all unwanted company.
The games leaving the service in October 2026 are:
- Sniper Elite Resistance – PS5, PS4 (Essential)
- MLB The Show 26 – PS5 (Essential)
- Wobbly Life – PS5, PS4 (Essential)
- Chained Echoes – PS5, PS4 (Essential)
For even more on PS Plus, check out the September 2026 games lineup.
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