Overview

• Sony confirmed during its State of Play that October’s Essential games are Alan Wake 2, Cocoon, and Goat Simulator 3, with availability beginning October 7 for subscribers.
• Some coverage listed October 5 as the start date, but Sony’s announcement specifies October 7.
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered joins the PS Plus Extra game catalog on September 26, coinciding with The Last of Us Day.
• Premium members will see classics added later this year, including Tekken 3, Soul Calibur 3, and Tomb Raider Anniversary.
• Sony has outlined a shift beginning January 2026 that reduces PS4 games as a key monthly benefit in favor of PS5-focused offerings.