Delve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October.  Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3.

Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members. Enjoy up to one hour with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over.

Let’s take a closer look at the games.

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It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. September saw sports rise to the top again as NBA 2K26 led the league in the US, while EA Sports FC 26 took charge in the EU charts for PS5, with Borderlands 4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong also performing strongly. Meanwhile, Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra found success on the free-to-play charts in both the US and EU.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

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For the first time ever, Call of Duty fans are getting back-to-back Black Ops games with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year. Leaping ahead to the future of 2035, the game is a direct sequel to the story told in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 — but what’s really interesting is the way it builds on the foundation set by Black Ops 6, with its introduction of systems like Omnimovement and the return of round-based Zombies.

At Call of Duty: Next, I got a chance to jump into the combat boots of David Mason and a few other operators. I played on six new Multiplayer maps, tried out the updated Omnimovement, cleared Zombies off the new Wonder Vehicle, and picked a few dropzones on Warzone’s new Resurgence map and updated Verdansk.

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We’re only one day away from the release of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5! We’re so excited for players to experience this journey alongside Atsu, and in celebration of the game’s release, here’s a look at official Ghost of Yōtei merchandise* available now and coming soon to select retailers.

Youtooz – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure

$29.99 USD | Available starting on October 3 at 3pm EST from Youtooz.

Youtooz is releasing a Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure on October 3, which showcases Atsu preparing to unleash her awaited vengeance, wearing a long, feathered cloak over yellow and brown armor with a pair of katanas strapped onto her back.

Mondo – Ghost of Yōtei Art Print

$90 USD | Available for pre-sale October 2 at 11am CT from Mondo.

Mondo is excited to present a new screen-printed art print by Japanese illustrator, Yuko Shimizu, timed with the launch of Ghost of Yōtei. Beautifully illustrated using Buddhist Sutra calligraphy brushes, this breathtaking portrait of Atsu was inspired by traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints.

Here’s a quote from artist Yuko Shimizu on designing this print:

“I was excited to illustrate this Ghost of Yōtei poster. Not just because it is the game everyone is waiting for, known for all the beautiful details, reminiscent of old Kurosawa films. I wanted the poster to have the feel of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock print with a modern touch. I loosely modeled this based on Tomoe-Gozen, a legendary 12th-century female samurai who was mentioned in The Tale of the Heike.”

Insert Coin – Ghost of Yōtei apparel & accessories

Onryō Hoodie | RRP (Recommended Retail Price) £59.99 / $82 / €69

Atsu T-shirt | RRP – £29.99 / $34 / €29

Ghost of Yōtei Tote | RRP – £16.99 / $23 / €20

Gingko Crest Enamel Pin | RRP – £5.99 / $8 / €7

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Delve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October.  Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3.

Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Enjoy up to one hour with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over.

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Alan Wake 2 | PS5 

Last month, we faced our fears, mountains, and the opposing team. Some big new releases included Baby Steps, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, NBA 2K26, and Silent Hill f.

How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. 

What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll.

In My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, you can relive the Final War of My Hero Academia with cinematic visuals in Story Mode, and experience new My Hero Academia action in flashy, over-the-top 3v3 battles featuring a giant roster of characters and their Quirks!  

In our latest trailer, we revealed new modes such as the Team Up Mission mode where you can become a student of U.A. High Class 1-A and experience hero life on the streets based on never-before-seen scenarios made for the game.  

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PlayStation and Klook, a leading travel and experiences platform in Asia Pacific, invite you to embark on the Ghost of Yōtei Hokkaido Tour, a curated journey through Hokkaido, inspired by the landscapes that shaped the game’s world. This exclusive tour brings fans, gamers, and travelers closer to the real-life locations that influenced the Sucker Punch development team during their reference trips. Booking starts from today (30 September 2025) and the tour will commence from 3 November 2025.

Discover the Real-World Inspiration Behind Ghost of Yōtei

From Edo-period villages to dramatic volcanic valleys, the tour uncovers the authentic settings that breathe life into the game:

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This September marks three decades since PlayStation launched in North America and Europe, followed by additional regions. The global launch changed the landscape of popular culture forever. In celebration of this milestone, we’re excited to announce PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a new large-format photography book.

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At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we’re always looking for ways to connect our players with some of their favorite PlayStation games – that also includes playing with their favorite worlds in other ways outside of their PlayStation console. Today, we’re excited to share more details on a new collaboration with Hasbro’s Wizards of The Coast that introduces iconic PlayStation franchises to the Magic: The Gathering collectible trading card game.

Launching on October 27, the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop collaboration includes seven unique Secret Lair drops, each with unique cards depicting the worlds of The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, Uncharted, Ghost of Tsushima, and more. Every card from each Secret Lair pack features iconic characters, key locations, and items reimagined as Magic: The Gathering cards. Wizards of The Coast worked closely with Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla, and Sucker Punch Productions to capture the spirit of each game and bring them to life with stunning art and cards with unique mechanics.

Here’s a first-look at some of the cards from each of the Secret Lair drops, along with insights from PlayStation Studios on the collaboration.

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Secret Lair x The Last of Us Part I

First revealed earlier today at MagicCon Atlanta, Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us Part I offer plenty of mechanical depth for players. Staying true to the experience players will remember from the award-winning game, the Joel and Ellie cards can fight on their own, or work together as a