Sony has kicked off the October 2025 PlayStation Plus lineup, and it’s a strange but satisfying mix — part horror, part chaos, with something gentle to wind down afterward.
Starting October 7, anyone on the Essentials plan can add Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon to their library. Players with Extra or Premium subscriptions also get The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which slipped onto the service a few days earlier, on September 26.
Horror, Havoc, and Head-Scratching Puzzles
Let’s be honest — it’s rare to see a PlayStation Plus lineup swing this wide. One moment you’re lost in fog and fear, the next you’re laughing at total nonsense.
Alan Wake 2 doesn’t try to scare you with cheap jumps; it seeps in slowly. Scene by scene, the tension builds until you realize you’ve been holding your breath. It feels less like playing a game and more like wandering through a movie that forgot where the screen ends. The beam of your flashlight becomes a heartbeat — fragile but constant. You promise yourself you’ll stop after the next checkpoint, and somehow it’s 2 a.m., the coffee’s cold, and you’re still chasing shadows.
Then you switch gears completely. Goat Simulator 3 exists just to destroy any seriousness left in you. It’s chaos in motion — flying through traffic, kicking strangers, crashing into explosions, laughing the whole time because none of it should work, yet it does. It’s dumb fun, and that’s exactly why it’s perfect.
And finally, there’s Cocoon — quiet, strange, and mesmerizing. Made by one of the designers behind Inside and Limbo, it carries that same sense of mystery. There’s no dialogue, no instructions, no pressure. Just sound, rhythm, and space. You drift between small layered worlds folded inside glowing orbs, and at some point everything makes sense — not because the game explains it, but because you simply get it.
Bonus for Extra Members — The Last of Us Part II Remastered
If you’re on PlayStation Plus Extra, there’s a serious bonus: The Last of Us Part II Remastered. It’s not just a visual upgrade — the No Return mode adds bite-sized survival runs that completely change how you play.
For longtime fans, it’s the perfect reason to dive back into Ellie’s story — now with richer lighting, faster loads, and the subtle feedback of the DualSense that makes every step feel heavier. If you’re new to it, there’s no better moment to jump in. The Last of Us Part II Remastered still hits hard, both in its storytelling and its quiet moments, reminding you why it became one of PlayStation’s most talked-about games.
How to Claim the October 2025 Games
Getting this month’s lineup couldn’t be simpler:
- Head over to the PlayStation Plus section on your PS5 or PS4.
- Choose each game and hit “Add to Library.”
- Do it before November 3, and they’re yours for as long as you stay subscribed.
It’s worth grabbing them even if you don’t plan to play right away — your future self will thank you.
What Players Think So Far
The lineup reveal during September’s State of Play instantly kicked off chatter online. On Reddit and X, players called it “one of the best tonal mixes in a while.” Some were shocked to see Alan Wake 2 land on PS Plus so soon — “Halloween came early,” one user joked.
Others appreciated the variety: Cocoon for the calm, Goat Simulator 3 for the chaos, and Alan Wake 2 for the chills. It’s the kind of drop that reminds everyone why PS Plus still feels worth it.
A Well-Balanced October Drop
Haunted woods, flying goats, glowing worlds — October’s PlayStation Plus lineup just gets the season. It’s cozy, a little weird, and full of contrast. Whatever mood you’re in — a late-night scare, a good laugh, or something slower to unwind — there’s a game here that fits.And with The Last of Us Part II Remastered rounding it out for Extra members, Sony’s managed to pull together a lineup that feels both fun and substantial.