PlayStation Plus October 2026 Catalog: Mafia, Horizon and Dino Crisis 2

October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog update brings a notably broad mix of games to the Extra and Premium tiers, led by Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and the co-op looter shooter Mycopunk. The central batch arrives globally on October 20, while a further group of games is scheduled for October 27 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.

For Premium members, the month also includes two additional catalog entries: Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, both set for global availability on October 20. Meanwhile, The Midnight Walk is already available on PS5 as of the October 14 lineup update.

The result is a catalog month that covers focused crime drama, open-world action role-playing, multiplayer shooting, horror, racing, tactical park design, and a pair of older games with very different identities. The important practical detail is that not every title follows the same regional timetable, so members should separate the worldwide October 20 additions from the October 27 releases restricted to the US, UK, and Japan.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium additions

Mafia: The Old Country — PS5 — globally October 20
Horizon Forbidden West — PS4 and PS5 — globally October 20
Mycopunk — PS5 — globally October 20
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 — PS4 and PS5 — US, UK, and Japan October 27
The Midnight Walk — PS5 — available now
Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition — PS4 and PS5 — US, UK, and Japan October 27
Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game — PS5 — US, UK, and Japan October 27

Premium additions

Dino Crisis 2 — PS4 and PS5 — globally October 20
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition — PS4 and PS5 — globally October 20

Mafia: The Old Country gives the month a story-first centerpiece

Mafia: The Old Country is a linear, narrative-driven prequel in the Mafia crime-game series, and it is the most direct option in this update for players looking for a self-contained story rather than an endlessly expandable routine. Its PS5 release joins the catalog worldwide on October 20 for both Extra and Premium subscribers.

The game received an 8/10 score in 2025, with its writing, immersive setting, and performances identified as particular strengths. Those details matter because they set reasonable expectations for what kind of experience it is: this is being presented as a tightly authored crime narrative, not an open-world checklist game. “Linear” in this context means the game is built around a directed sequence of story progression rather than placing the player in a huge space intended to be tackled in any order.

That distinction can be useful when choosing what to download first. Players who have limited time and want a campaign with a defined through-line may find Mafia: The Old Country a better fit than a game designed around repeated loot collection or broad exploration. The game has also received an expansion containing additional story material, providing an avenue for people who want more of its setting and characters after the core experience.

Its arrival alongside Horizon Forbidden West creates a particularly clear contrast within the same subscription update. One emphasizes a linear prequel structure; the other is an open-world action RPG. Neither approach is inherently better, but they serve different moods and schedules.

Horizon Forbidden West offers the larger open-world option

Horizon Forbidden West is coming to PS4 and PS5 globally on October 20. It is the sequel to Guerrilla’s open-world action RPG and earned a 9/10 score at release. That previous reception places it among the better-regarded first-party games available on PS5.

An open-world action RPG combines action-focused combat with role-playing game elements in a large explorable environment. For a player, the practical appeal of that format is flexibility: it generally suits longer play sessions and a more self-directed pace than a linear story campaign. Based on the supplied lineup details, it is also one of October’s most accessible additions in platform terms, since it is available on both PS4 and PS5 rather than PS5 alone.

For subscribers deciding between October 20 downloads, Horizon Forbidden West is the obvious choice for someone seeking an expansive single-player adventure, while Mafia: The Old Country is the more natural starting point for someone seeking a more directed crime story. That is an interpretation of their identified genres and structures, not a claim that either has a fixed playtime or a required order of play.

Players who like to approach large games with a plan may also find completion-focused resources useful after selecting a campaign. Our Gears of War: E-Day completion roadmap, for example, outlines the value of separating a first campaign run from optional objectives and post-campaign cleanup.

Mycopunk brings a cooperative alternative

October 20 also adds Mycopunk on PS5. It is described as a co-op looter shooter, making it the lineup’s clearest pick for a group of friends rather than a solo narrative session.

A co-op looter shooter is a shooter structured around cooperative play and acquiring equipment or other rewards as part of the game loop. “Co-op” is short for cooperative multiplayer; it means the premise is built around players working together. “Looter shooter” is a genre label for shooting games where earning and changing gear is a major part of continued play.

That makes Mycopunk a useful counterweight to the month’s two high-profile solo adventures. It does not need to compete with them on the same terms. Instead, it fills the gap for subscribers who want a social game in the catalog, particularly when everyone in a group is playing on PS5.

October 27 titles have regional limits

Three more Extra and Premium games are listed for October 27, but only in the US, UK, and Japan: Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available on PS4 and PS5, adding a horror option to the update. Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition also supports PS4 and PS5, while Monster Energy Supercross 25 is a PS5-only addition centered on official supercross racing.

The regional qualification is essential, rather than a minor footnote. A subscriber outside the US, UK, or Japan should not assume these October 27 titles will appear in their local catalog based on this schedule. Conversely, the October 20 games named as global are the stronger choices for subscribers planning around a shared worldwide release date.

The Midnight Walk is the exception to the later scheduling: it is available immediately on PS5. For a member looking for something to start without waiting for October 20 or October 27, it is the only game in this particular announcement identified as already live.

Premium gets Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Premium members receive two catalog additions beyond the Extra and Premium list. Dino Crisis 2 arrives on both PS4 and PS5 globally on October 20, bringing a survival-horror selection from Capcom into the Premium side of the update.

The other Premium addition is RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, also available globally October 20 on PS4 and PS5. Its inclusion creates perhaps the sharpest genre pivot in the entire update. Where Dino Crisis 2 is identified as survival horror, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is a theme-park management game built around creating and running parks.

That pairing makes Premium’s extra offerings feel complementary rather than redundant. One is for players after tension and horror; the other is for people who prefer constructing, organizing, and managing. The “Complete Edition” wording is part of the title provided for this catalog release, but no further contents or feature list has been specified here, so subscribers should avoid assuming details beyond that designation.

How to choose what to play first

The October update is easiest to navigate by matching a game to the kind of time and company available:

For a directed solo crime story: Start with Mafia: The Old Country on PS5 from October 20.
For a large open-world action RPG: Choose Horizon Forbidden West, available on PS4 and PS5 from October 20.
For a session with friends: Try the PS5 co-op looter shooter Mycopunk on October 20.
For immediate access: The Midnight Walk is available now on PS5.
For horror: Premium members can look to Dino Crisis 2 worldwide on October 20, while eligible regions receive Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 a week later.
For a management-focused change of pace: Premium members can download RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition on PS4 or PS5 from October 20.

Most importantly, the platform labels and territory labels are not interchangeable. Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, and The Midnight Walk are listed for PS5 only. Horizon Forbidden West, the October 27 regional games except Monster Energy Supercross 25, and both Premium additions are listed for PS4 and PS5. Checking that detail before setting a download plan will prevent the most avoidable disappointment in an otherwise varied October catalog.