PlayStation has officially revealed the three free games that will be available to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in October 2026. The titles include F1 25 for the PS5, Hunt: Showdown 1896 for the PS5, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for both the PS5 and PS4. These games will be accessible to subscribers starting October 6, 2026, and can be added to their libraries until November 2, 2026. It’s important to note that on the same date, the games offered in September will no longer be available for free and will become paid content unless claimed before the deadline. The October lineup is described as a "light" selection, with three games that cater to specific interests. The titles span various genres: a racing game, an extraction first-person shooter, and a voxel-based game focused on defending Earth from alien invaders. Some reports suggest that special game packs, such as the Call of Duty: Warzone – Horror pack, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 starter pack, and the Overwatch 2 draugr-themed pack, may be distributed to subscribers on specific dates in October. However, other reports focus only on the three main titles, without mentioning the additional packs. According to one source, the three games are described as "three very different titles that deserve your interest, especially if you have the subscription." Another source provides more detailed descriptions, noting that F1 25 is the latest entry in Codemasters' Formula 1 racing game series, Hunt: Showdown 1896 is an extraction first-person shooter with a Battle Royale mode, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a voxel-based multiplayer shooter set in the aftermath of the first game. A third source confirms the release date of October 6 and clarifies that the games can be added to the library until November 2, 2026. New information clarifies that F1 25 is being offered without the 2026 season DLC, which is available separately for 29.99 euros and includes new teams, drivers, tracks, vehicles, and regulations. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is described as a gothic hunting simulator with a chapter system, currently on its second chapter, "Blood Testament," which features evolving blood moons that affect gameplay. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is noted as a voxel-based multiplayer shooter set in a cubic aesthetic, inspired by the 3D Dot Game Heroes series, allowing up to four players to team up against waves of aliens.