Drew Swanson is a News Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Being a gamer all his life and enjoying everything from ARPGs like Diablo to JRPGs like Pokemon and Persona, his love of digging into game lore and history naturally led to a passion for sharing these ideas with others through writing. He has been writing about games professionally for over 4 years, with bylines as a Contributing Writer at High Ground Gaming for 2 years before joining GameRant. He also has a background in video game studies with a degree from Washington State University, where he also won the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award in 2021 for his writing and design work on the game Quest for Arete.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers are adding several major games for subscribers at no extra cost this month. The October 2026 lineup for PlayStation Plus features a mix of AAA and indie game experiences, as well as a few bonuses for Premium tier subscribers to enjoy. There are also some great spooky experiences to be had, giving PS4 and PS5 owners plenty of scares for the Halloween season.
October 2026’s PS Plus Extra and Premium Games List
- Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)
- Horizon Forbidden West (PS4, PS5)
- Mycopunk (PS5)
- Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 (PS4, PS5) – Available October 27
- The Midnight Walk (PS5) – Available October 15
- Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition (PS4, PS5) – Available October 27
- Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game (PS5) – Available October 27
The headlining games for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers this month include Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and Mycopunk, which joins as a day-one launch to the PS Plus library. Additionally, horror games like Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and The Midnight Walk are excellent for a spooky season playthrough. Subscribers will get access to these games beginning October 20 unless otherwise noted.
PlayStation Premium Only Games List
- Dino Crisis 2 (PS4, PS5)
- Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (PS4, PS5)
- Game trials for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell 2 available October 20
