Alan Wake 2 Leads October PS Plus Essential Games; The Last of Us Part 2 Added to PS Plus Extra Catalog

Exciting Updates from PlayStation’s State of Play

Amidst a flurry of major announcements during today’s State of Play presentation, including the gameplay reveal for the highly anticipated Saros and the exciting introduction of Marvel’s Wolverine, PlayStation took a moment to unveil the PS Plus Essential games for October 2025. Notably, the list is headlined by the critically acclaimed Alan Wake 2 from Remedy Entertainment. Additionally, it was revealed that The Last of Us Part II will soon be added to the PS Plus Extra catalog, just in time for The Last of Us Day on September 26, 2025.

Upcoming Essentials for October

Alan Wake 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting October 7, 2025. Alongside this gripping title, players can look forward to the indie puzzle sensation Cocoon and the hilariously unpredictable Goat Simulator 3. If you haven’t claimed September’s offerings yet, make sure to add Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder to your library before October 6, 2025.

For those interested, you can check out more about these upcoming releases by visiting the following link:

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What’s New for PS Plus Extra Subscribers

In addition to The Last of Us Part II, several other titles will join the PS Plus Extra lineup for October 2025. Further announcements regarding these new additions are expected in the coming weeks, with today’s news making a timely connection to The Last of Us Day.

Classics Catalog Additions

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers have something to look forward to as well, with the announcement of three new titles for the Classics Catalog. Among them, legendary fighting games Tekken 3 and Soulcalibur 3 have been marked as “coming soon.”Additionally, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary will also be making its way to the service, although specifics about the full lineup for October remain to be seen.

As we await the complete details about the PS Plus Extra and Premium games for October, fans can look forward to revisiting some cherished classics and enjoying new adventures in the gaming world.

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