During the recent PlayStation State of Play event held in September, Sony officially unveiled the exciting roster of free titles set to join the PlayStation Plus library for subscribers in October 2025.
The highly anticipated additions for the PlayStation Plus Essentials tier, which will become available on Tuesday, October 7, include the critically acclaimed psychological thriller Alan Wake 2, the notoriously chaotic open-world sandbox adventure Goat Simulator 3, and the innovative and visually stunning puzzle adventure Cocoon.
Adding an extra layer of excitement, Sony also confirmed that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will join the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog even earlier, becoming accessible to members on September 26.
Watch the official announcement trailer:
October 2025 PlayStation Plus Games Breakdown:
PlayStation Plus Essentials (Available October 7):
- Alan Wake 2
- Goat Simulator 3
- Cocoon
PlayStation Plus Extra (Available September 26):
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Subscribers still have a valuable opportunity to claim September`s complimentary PlayStation Plus games – which feature fan favorites such as Psychonauts 2, the relaxing farming sim Stardew Valley, and the unique perspective puzzler Viewfinder – before the new October lineup officially launches on the 7th.
Beyond the PlayStation Plus announcements, the September State of Play broadcast was packed with a wealth of other significant gaming news. Most notably, it offered a fresh and exciting glimpse at Insomniac`s highly anticipated Wolverine game. For a comprehensive overview of all the major announcements and thrilling reveals from the event, feel free to explore the gallery below.
Highlights from PlayStation State of Play September 2025:
