PlayStation Plus is expanding its Game Catalog in October 2026 with a lineup led by Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and the co-op shooter Mycopunk. The update also brings two additions for PlayStation Plus Premium members: Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
Most of the newly announced catalog games arrive on October 20, while a second group follows on October 27 in selected regions. One title, the atmospheric adventure The Midnight Walk, is available now. As usual, access to these games depends on an active PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscription, while the two Premium classics are reserved for the higher membership tier.
The October selection has a notably broad spread of genres. It includes a focused crime drama, a giant open-world action RPG, cooperative sci-fi combat, horror, motorsport racing, classic survival horror, and management simulation. That range should make this a particularly useful month for subscribers looking for something new without committing to a single kind of experience.
Mafia: The Old Country leads the October catalog update
Mafia: The Old Country joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium globally on October 20 for PlayStation 5. The game is a narrative-led prequel within the Mafia series, taking a more linear approach than an open-world crime sandbox. Its emphasis is on storytelling, world-building, and character performances, making it a potentially strong pick for players who want a cinematic campaign rather than an endless checklist of activities.
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The game was well received for its writing, immersive setting, and performances, and it previously earned an 8/10 review score. It has also received an expansion with further story content for players who finish the main campaign and want to spend more time in its world. The announcement does not clarify whether that additional content is included with the Game Catalog version, so subscribers should check the PlayStation Store listing and their regional entitlement details before assuming the expansion is part of the offering.
Its arrival is significant because Mafia: The Old Country is one of the lineup's more recent, high-profile releases. For anyone who has followed the long-running crime series but held off on buying this prequel, the Game Catalog gives Extra and Premium subscribers a straightforward way to try it on PS5.
Horizon Forbidden West brings a major first-party adventure
Also arriving globally on October 20 is Horizon Forbidden West, available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Guerrilla's action RPG continues Aloy's journey in a post-apocalyptic world populated by machine creatures, pairing large-scale exploration with combat, crafting, quests, and a story centered on a growing environmental threat.
Horizon Forbidden West remains one of PlayStation's most prominent first-party games of its generation. It was praised at launch for its world design, visual presentation, combat, and the scale of its adventure, receiving a 9/10 review score. Its inclusion is especially welcome for subscribers who skipped it during its original release window, as well as those who started the series with Horizon Zero Dawn and never moved on to the sequel.
The PS4 and PS5 availability matters here. Players with either console can access the game through their eligible Game Catalog tier, assuming it is offered in their region. The announcement identifies the base game as coming to the catalog, but does not specify that any separate expansion content is included. As with Mafia: The Old Country, subscribers should confirm exactly what their store page lists before downloading.
Mycopunk offers a co-op option for PS5 players
For groups looking to play together, Mycopunk arrives globally on PS5 on October 20. The game is described as a co-op looter shooter, placing it in a very different space from the story-first focus of Mafia or Horizon. Its inclusion gives friends a game built around shared sessions, combat encounters, collecting gear, and repeated play rather than a purely solitary campaign.
Cooperative games are often among the most practical catalog additions because a subscription can make it easier for several people to give an unfamiliar game a chance at the same time. Mycopunk may therefore be one of October's most useful additions for players who regularly organize multiplayer nights. The announcement does not provide further details on its specific multiplayer requirements, supported modes, or technical features, so prospective players should review the PlayStation Store information for the details that matter to their group.
October 27 brings horror, adventure, and motocross
The second part of the Game Catalog update lands on October 27, although these titles have more limited regional availability. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game are listed for the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available on PS4 and PS5. It expands the horror experience with another chapter of its toy-factory mystery, making it a natural choice for players who enjoy puzzle-driven scares and want something seasonal as October moves deeper into Halloween territory. Since this is identified specifically as Chapter 2, players should bear in mind that it is part of a larger ongoing horror series rather than a complete all-in-one collection.
Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition also reaches PS4 and PS5 in the US, UK, and Japan on October 27. The Beyond the Dawn Edition packages the acclaimed role-playing adventure under that edition name, offering a substantial option for players who want a longer, character-focused Japanese RPG. The Game Catalog announcement does not detail the precise included content beyond its stated edition, but the edition designation is important for subscribers deciding which version to download.
Rounding out the October 27 group is Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game for PS5. As the name suggests, it is a licensed motocross racing game centered on Supercross competition. It gives the month's lineup a dedicated sports-racing alternative, particularly for players who prefer quick competitive events and mastery of vehicle handling to open-world exploration or narrative campaigns.
The Midnight Walk is available now
Subscribers looking for an immediate download do not need to wait until either late-October date. The Midnight Walk is available now for PlayStation 5 through the Game Catalog. The title broadens the month's selection with another adventure-oriented choice, and its immediate availability makes it the simplest place to start for PS5 owners browsing the latest additions today.
Because Game Catalog additions can differ by country and membership status, players should still verify the game's availability from their own PlayStation Plus hub. The announcement identifies The Midnight Walk as available now but does not add further regional qualifications alongside it.
Premium gets Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
PlayStation Plus Premium members receive two additional games globally on October 20. The most attention-grabbing of the pair is Dino Crisis 2, Capcom's survival horror sequel, available for PS4 and PS5. Dino Crisis 2 is a beloved entry for fans of classic console horror and action, and its arrival gives Premium subscribers a chance to revisit--or discover--a major dinosaur-themed cult favorite through the service's classics offering.
Unlike the more measured survival-horror tone often associated with the original Dino Crisis, its sequel is remembered for a faster, more action-oriented identity. That contrast may make it appealing not only to players returning from the original PlayStation era, but also to modern audiences who want classic Capcom action with a distinctly prehistoric twist.
The other Premium addition is RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, also available on PS4 and PS5. The management game provides a very different kind of experience: designing amusement parks, constructing coasters, managing attractions, and trying to keep guests happy while building an efficient business. The Complete Edition label indicates that this is the named complete version of the game, though subscribers should consult its store listing for the exact contents and features available on PlayStation.
Full PlayStation Plus October 2026 Game Catalog lineup
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
- Mafia: The Old Country -- PS5 -- available globally October 20
- Horizon Forbidden West -- PS4 and PS5 -- available globally October 20
- Mycopunk -- PS5 -- available globally October 20
- Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 -- PS4 and PS5 -- available October 27 in the US, UK, and Japan
- The Midnight Walk -- PS5 -- available now
- Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition -- PS4 and PS5 -- available October 27 in the US, UK, and Japan
- Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game -- PS5 -- available October 27 in the US, UK, and Japan
PlayStation Plus Premium
- Dino Crisis 2 -- PS4 and PS5 -- available globally October 20
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition -- PS4 and PS5 -- available globally October 20
With Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West at the center of the update, October's Game Catalog has two substantial single-player releases for Extra and Premium members. Mycopunk adds a social alternative, while the region-specific October 27 games add horror, RPG, and racing variety. Premium members, meanwhile, get a mix of retro action and park-building strategy through Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
Subscribers should remember that regional availability is explicitly limited for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25. Catalog lineups can also change over time, so anyone interested in a particular game should add it to their library or download it while it remains included with their qualifying PlayStation Plus membership.
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