PS Plus October 2026 free games announced: PGA Tour 2K25, The Plucky Squire, F1 24

Sony confirmed the PlayStation Plus October 2026 Monthly Games lineup today (October 1, 2026). Subscribers can claim all three titles from Tuesday, October 7, 2026 through Monday, November 3, 2026. The October lineup:

1. PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5 / PS4) — golf simulation
2. The Plucky Squire (PS5) — storybook action-adventure
3. F1 24 (PS5 / PS4) — official Formula 1 2024 season racing

This is the most sports-and-narrative-heavy PS Plus Essential lineup in 2026, with two of the three games being AAA or AA-rated. Below: full details, claim window, and the October Extra/Premium catalog updates worth knowing.

What Are the PS Plus October 2026 Free Games?

The October 2026 PS Plus Essential tier monthly games:

Game	Platforms	Genre	Publisher	Metacritic
PGA Tour 2K25	PS5, PS4	Sports (golf)	2K	78
The Plucky Squire	PS5	Action-adventure	Devolver Digital	82
F1 24	PS5, PS4	Racing (Formula 1)	EA / Codemasters	82

Total claimed value: ~$120-150 at retail (depending on regional pricing) — slightly above the typical PS Plus Essential monthly value of $90-110. The October lineup is mid-tier value, with F1 24 being the headline AAA title.

PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5 / PS4)

PGA Tour 2K25 is 2K's flagship golf simulation — the first new entry in the series since 2023. Features fan-favorite courses (TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews), overhauled commentary, and updated presentation. Supports cross-platform play with Xbox Series X|S and PC. Game modes include:

• MyCareer — create a custom golfer and climb from amateur to PGA Tour
• Online Societies — compete with friends in custom tournaments
• Course Designer — build and share custom courses

For PS Plus subscribers who haven't picked up the 2K25 entry yet, this is the best opportunity to try the latest golf sim without paying full price ($69.99).

The Plucky Squire (PS5)

The Plucky Squire is one of the highest-rated indie games of 2024 — a charming storybook adventure about Jot, a storybook character who leaps from the pages of his book into the real world to save his friends from the evil Humgrump. Mechanically unique: the game shifts between 2D storybook pages and 3D real-world environments.

Developer: All Possible Futures. Publisher: Devolver Digital. Metacritic: 82/100. Won the "Best Indie Game" nomination at The Game Awards 2024.

Why it's the October headliner: The Plucky Squire is the most critically acclaimed title in the lineup and appeals to all ages — a rare family-friendly PS Plus Essential pick. Subscribers who skip this should claim it for $0 even just to play with their kids.

F1 24 (PS5 / PS4)

F1 24 is the official Formula 1 racing game of the 2024 season — the last EA/Codemasters F1 game before the 2025 spec refresh. Includes all 24 F1 circuits from the 2024 calendar (including the new Driver Career mode), 20 driver roster, and the full F2 / F3 feeder series.

For racing fans, F1 24 has been the go-to F1 game since its 2024 launch. PS Plus subscribers get the chance to play it for $0 — typical retail is $59.99-69.99. Worth claiming for anyone who likes racing games, even casually.

When Can You Claim the October PS Plus Games?

Claim window: Tuesday, October 7, 2026 — Monday, November 3, 2026 (4 weeks). Subscribers have 28 days to add all three games to their library; once added, games stay in your library as long as your PS Plus subscription remains active.

Region	Claim opens	Claim closes
Americas	Oct 7, 2026 (10:00 AM local)	Nov 3, 2026 (10:00 AM local)
Europe	Oct 7, 2026 (10:00 AM local)	Nov 3, 2026 (10:00 AM local)
Japan / Asia	Oct 7, 2026 (10:00 AM JST)	Nov 3, 2026 (10:00 AM JST)

How to claim:

1. Open your PS5 / PS4 console (or visit playstation.com)
2. Navigate to PS Plus → Monthly Games
3. Tap Add to Library for each of the three games
4. Once added, the games appear in your library and can be downloaded anytime

If you don't claim by November 3, you cannot retroactively add the games — Sony's policy is that monthly games must be claimed within the window. After November 3, the October games are gone for everyone.

What's the October 2026 PS Plus Extra / Premium Catalog Update?

Sony also refreshes the PS Plus Extra and Premium game catalog mid-month (typically around October 15). The October 2026 catalog update (preview, exact lineup announced Oct 14-15) is expected to include:

• Indie AAA additions — likely 5-8 new titles including Hades II (full release), Prince of Persia: The Rogue, and a FromSoftware back catalog addition
• PS5 day-one releases — typically 2-3 first-party Sony titles enter Extra tier at launch
• Classic PS1 / PS2 / PSP additions — Premium-tier only, typically 3-5 retro titles

The October catalog refresh is typically announced via PlayStation Blog on Oct 15. We will update this section once Sony confirms the Extra/Premium additions.

What Was the September 2026 PS Plus Lineup?

For comparison (in case you missed September):

Game	Platforms	Metacritic
Sniper Elite Resistance	PS5, PS4	78
MLB The Show 26	PS5, PS4	80
Wobbly Life	PS5, PS4	76
Chained Echoes	PS5, PS4	90

The September lineup had a higher Metacritic average (81) than October (80.7) but featured more niche titles. If you skipped September, you can no longer claim those games — the claim window expired October 6, 2026.

What Are the PS Plus Tier Prices in 2026?

PS Plus in October 2026 (US pricing):

Tier	Annual	Monthly	What you get
Essential	$79.99	$10.99	Monthly games (3/mo), online multiplayer, cloud saves
Extra	$134.99	$16.99	Essential + 400+ game catalog (PS5/PS4)
Premium	$159.99	$19.99	Extra + 340+ retro games, game trials, cloud streaming

Best value: Extra tier ($16.99/mo) is the sweet spot for most gamers — you get the monthly games plus the 400+ game catalog. Premium adds retro games + game trials for $3 more per month, worth it for PlayStation history fans.

For 2026 pricing, no changes since the 2026 PS Plus changes announcement (Jan 15, 2026).

Bottom Line: Should You Claim the October Games?

Yes — claim all three if you have any interest in sports, racing, or storybook adventures. Claiming is free and irreversible (games stay in your library as long as you're subscribed). The Plucky Squire alone is worth $29.99 retail and is the highest-Metacritic title of the trio.

Skip claim if: you're a competitive online gamer who already owns these titles, or if you're planning to cancel your PS Plus subscription before November 3 (you'd lose access anyway).

October is a "claim all" month — no filler picks. If you've been skipping months, October 2026 is a good one to come back for. For full PS Plus tier comparison, see our PS Plus 2026 guide.

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