PS Plus games for October: Mafia, Horizon Forbidden West join catalogue on October 20
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Sony announced on October 14, 2026 nine PS Plus Extra and Premium games for October, led by Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West, arriving from October 20.
What Happened
Sony announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month for subscribers on the Extra and Premium tiers. Nine games are being added, led by Mafia: The Old Country, a crime story set in Sicily in the early 1900s, and the action-adventure Horizon Forbidden West, both arriving on Tuesday, October 20. The co-op shooter Mycopunk launches on the service on the same day as its worldwide release. Premium members also get two older titles, Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, while Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise follow on October 27.
Key Facts
- Announced: October 14, 2026, for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
- October 20: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5), Horizon Forbidden West (PS5, PS4) and Mycopunk (PS5, day-one release).
- Premium tier extras: Dino Crisis 2 (Classics Catalog) and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
- October 27: Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition.
- The Midnight Walk was added earlier, around October 14.
- Horizon Forbidden West returns to the catalogue after first joining in February 2023.
- Mycopunk supports co-op play for up to four players.
Why It Matters
For many young gamers, subscription catalogues have changed how they play. Instead of buying each new release, players pay a monthly or yearly fee and pick from a rotating library. That can make gaming cheaper, but it also means games come and go, and the best value depends on how many of the month's titles a player actually wants.
This month's line-up has something for different tastes: a story-driven crime game in Mafia: The Old Country, a large open-world adventure in Horizon Forbidden West, a four-player co-op shooter in Mycopunk, older classics for nostalgia, and the horror game Poppy Playtime. Day-one launches like Mycopunk are also a way for smaller studios to reach a large audience quickly.
A few practical points help players use such services smartly. Check which tier a game belongs to before subscribing, since Classics such as Dino Crisis 2 need the higher Premium tier. Note that catalogue games can leave the service later, so start the ones you care about first. And check age ratings, since the list includes horror and crime games, which matters for younger siblings sharing a console.
| Date | Games |
|---|---|
| Around October 14 | The Midnight Walk |
| October 20 | Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Dino Crisis 2 (Premium), RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (Premium) |
| October 27 | Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition |
Impact
Short-term: Subscribers get several big titles in the next two weeks, likely leading to a surge in players for Mafia: The Old Country and Mycopunk.
Long-term: Adding recent, high-profile games to subscription libraries keeps pressure on prices for buying games outright and shapes how studios release new titles.
Who is affected: PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers; players deciding whether to subscribe or buy games; and the studios whose games join the catalogue.
Key Takeaway
The October PS Plus catalogue adds Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Mycopunk on October 20, with more games on October 27, for Extra and Premium members.
Questions and Answers
What are the PS Plus games for October 2026?
The Extra and Premium catalogue adds Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Mycopunk on October 20, Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 for Premium members, and Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise on October 27.
When do the October PS Plus games arrive?
Most arrive on October 20, 2026, with Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise following on October 27.
Do I need PS Plus Premium for all these games?
No. Most are in the Extra tier, which Premium also includes. Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 are listed for Premium.
Is Horizon Forbidden West new to PS Plus?
It first joined the catalogue in February 2023 and is being added again from October 20, 2026.
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