Sony has unveiled the October lineup for the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogs, detailing a batch of games that will join the service this month. The additions span multiple genres and offer a mix of newer hits and timeless experiences, with Dead Island 2 highlighted as the marquee title. The move is part of Sony’s ongoing strategy to strengthen the value of PlayStation Plus by providing substantial day-one and catalog options for subscribers in the United States and Canada, while also catering to players who enjoy co-op action, narrative adventures, and indie highlights.
From zombie action to charming simulations and classic adventures, the list for Extra and Premium includes Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Gris, Return to Monkey Island, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Firefighting Simulator The Squad, Overpass 2, Tour de France 2023 and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Dead Island 2 remains the standout experience, offering a sprawling open world, cooperative combat, and a blend of RPG progression and intense, loot-driven encounters. Two Point Campus delivers lighthearted simulation flavor as players design and run a quirky university. The Devil in Me, part of The Dark Pictures Anthology, provides a cinematic horror narrative with branching choices. Gris presents an artistic, mood-driven platforming experience that emphasizes atmosphere and exploration. Return to Monkey Island invites players into a playful adventure with witty writing and clever puzzles. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed brings four-player co-op action where teams face off against friendly ghosts. Firefighting Simulator The Squad lets players step into the boots of firefighters with authentic gear and scenarios. Overpass 2 offers a driving-focused challenge with dynamic races and stunts. Tour de France 2023 appeals to sports fans who enjoy a racing sim vibe, while Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands provides an expansive open-world tactical experience. This diverse collection ensures PS Plus members in the United States and Canada have access to experiences spanning storytelling, strategy, action, and simulation across the Extra and Premium tiers.
As part of the Premium tier, players will gain access to The Last Clockwinder, Dino Crisis, Siren and R-Type Dimensions EX. These entries bring together titles from earlier PlayStation generations with experiences built for the PS VR2 mixed reality headset. The Last Clockwinder invites players to solve puzzles in a lush, hands-on environment that relies on clever manipulation of the surrounding world. Dino Crisis revisits a beloved dinosaur-survival premise using modern hardware and design sensibilities, offering tension and exploration across its eras. Siren returns to a classic horror framework reimagined for contemporary players, delivering an eerie atmosphere and challenging encounters. R-Type Dimensions EX presents arcade shoot ’em up action enhanced with modern visuals and additional modes that appeal to fans of retro classics and new players alike. In short, the Premium lineup blends nostalgic experiences with immersive VR moments, broadening the catalog for eligible subscribers.
The marquee title in this distribution is Dead Island 2, a robust action RPG developed by the British studio Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released in April 2023, it arrived on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as Xbox One and Series X/S, and it has since drawn players with its high-energy combat, cooperative play, and a sunny-but-chaotic open world that rewards teamwork and loot-driven progression. The inclusion of Dead Island 2 in the October lineup underscores its popularity and staying power among online communities, where cooperative play and ongoing character development remain central to the experience. The game’s tone—gleefully chaotic, with humor and horror interwoven—helps balance a catalog that also features more contemplative or quirky titles, inviting a broad audience to explore the PS Plus library this month.
The above games will be available to PlayStation Plus Premium members starting October 15, marking the official rollout date for the new catalog in regions where the service operates. Subscribers in the United States and Canada can anticipate downloads or streaming access where supported, with the content appearing under the Premium umbrella and Extra titles available to those on compatible plans. This staggered model reflects Sony’s ongoing effort to optimize delivery across devices and regions, ensuring that a wide range of experiences is accessible to players every month.
Earlier reports noted that Sony was releasing budget PlayStation 5 consoles with cosmetic flaws, a reminder that hardware affordability and cosmetic variances sometimes accompany broader streaming and subscription offerings. This context underscores the intent to provide value across both software catalogs and hardware options for the PlayStation audience.