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PlayStation Plus October 2026: Mafia Prequel, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk
Sony unveiled its October 2026 PlayStation Plus lineup, featuring day-one releases Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and Mycopunk for Extra and Premium subscribers starting October 20. Premium members also gain access to classic games like Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, plus free trials including the soulslike Mortal Shell II, alongside two bonus DLC packs for existing service titles.
Quick Facts
- PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog announcement
- Day-one releases: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk
- Premium exclusive releases: Dino Crisis 2, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition
- Free game trials: Mortal Shell II, Valheim, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Directive 8020
- Bonus DLC packs: Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror, World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack
Sony announced the October 2026 PlayStation Plus lineup on October 14, featuring new releases and classic games across Extra and Premium tiers. The catalog includes three major day-one titles launching October 20: Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel set in early 1900s Sicily; Horizon Forbidden West, the open-world action RPG sequel; and Mycopunk, a four-player co-op looter shooter with fungal-alien combat. Additional Extra tier games include Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 (available October 27 in US, UK, and Japan; October 20 elsewhere), The Midnight Walk, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers receive exclusive access to retro and classic titles: Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition both launch globally October 20. The Premium tier also features free game trials including Mortal Shell II (a soulslike compared to Elden Ring), Valheim, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, and Directive 8020, typically offering two to three hours of play. Premium members also receive two bonus DLC packs: the Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror expansion and the World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack.
Regional availability varies across the portfolio. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25 release October 27 in the US, UK, and Japan but October 20 in all other regions. The Midnight Walk is available immediately in the US, UK, and Japan, with October 20 availability elsewhere. All other Extra and Premium titles release globally October 20. Sony confirmed that on October 20 it will announce which titles are departing PlayStation Plus in November; Grand Theft Auto V is a confirmed removal.
Why This Matters
PlayStation Plus subscribers gain access to major releases simultaneously with launch day, affecting purchasing decisions for console owners across Extra (mid-tier) and Premium (highest-tier) subscription plans. The October 20 rollout of Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and Mycopunk—typically full-priced titles—shifts acquisition costs from direct purchase to subscription value. Regional release variations (October 20 vs. 27 in US/UK/Japan) create timing differences in service availability. The confirmed removal of Grand Theft Auto V in November signals catalog turnover impacting player access to existing titles, while free trials for premium games (Mortal Shell II, Valheim, others) allow trial periods before purchase commitment.
Timeline & Sources
Oct 14, 2026
WireSony announces PlayStation Plus October 2026 lineup across multiple platforms
Oct 20, 2026
WireMajor October 20 releases: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Dino Crisis 2, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition launch globally; Mortal Shell II and other free trials become available; free DLC packs released
Oct 20, 2026
WireSony to announce which PlayStation Plus games are departing in November 2026
Oct 27, 2026
WireOctober 27 regional releases in US, UK, Japan: Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, Monster Energy Supercross 25
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Sources
- PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk and morePlayStation.BlogMediaOct 14, 2026
- PS Plus Extra, Premium October Games Include Returning TitleAOL.comMediaOct 14, 2026
- Mafia, Horizon Forbidden West and More Games Are Coming to PlayStation Plus SoonCNETMediaOct 14, 2026
- PlayStation Plus Catalog Games for October 2026 Revealed, Includes Mafia: The Old CountryIGNMediaOct 14, 2026
- PlayStation Plus adds surprise RPG to October line-up that rivals Elden Ring, plus two DLC packsGAMINGbibleMediaOct 15, 2026