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PlayStation Plus October Catalog Has a Staggered Rollout

Mycopunk joins the catalog on launch day, but October's additions do not all arrive together. Here are the confirmed games, tiers and regional date exceptions.

By Zypher XP Published 3 min read

Official Mycopunk cover art showing its robot crew fighting alien creatures beneath the Mycopunk title

Sony's October PlayStation Plus catalog announcement brings nine games on a staggered schedule, including Mycopunk on its PS5 launch day. Checking the date beside each title matters more than treating the whole lineup as a single release.

The games and their arrival dates

All entries below are for Extra and Premium unless marked Premium-only. Regional lineups may differ.

October 2026 catalog dates
Game Platform Arrival
The Midnight Walk PS5 October 14: US/UK; October 15: Japan
Mafia: The Old Country PS5 October 20
Horizon Forbidden West (returning) PS5/PS4 October 20
Mycopunk (day one) PS5 October 20 worldwide
Dino Crisis 2 (Premium-only) PS5/PS4 October 20
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (Premium-only) PS5/PS4 October 20
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 PS5/PS4 October 27: US/UK/Japan
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition PS5/PS4 October 27: US/UK/Japan
Monster Energy Supercross 25: The Official Video Game PS5 October 27: US/UK/Japan

Mycopunk puts the co-op group decision first

Devolver Digital's official reveal trailer is a useful starting point for deciding whether Mycopunk is your group's next game. Watch it together before turning a catalog addition into a standing game-night commitment.

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Official Mycopunk reveal trailer from Devolver Digital, linked through the publisher's creator-resource page. Watch on YouTube when embedded playback is unavailable.

Before setting a session, check each player's platform and subscription rather than assuming one person's catalog access answers the question for everyone. This PS5 announcement is not confirmation of a matching subscription benefit on another platform.

For a group split between storefronts or consoles, make compatibility the first question and availability the second. A game being included in one subscription is useful only after everyone knows how they will join the same session.

Check the tier before changing your membership

Sony's subscription support guide distinguishes Monthly Games from the catalogs. Extra includes the Game Catalog, while Premium also provides the Classics Catalog. Essential alone does not unlock this lineup.

Start with the game you actually plan to play. Confirm its version and arrival date on your account's regional store, then check the membership needed for access. Upgrading solely because a monthly list looks large makes less sense than comparing the cost with a specific game you have time to play.

The staggered rollout also gives you a reason not to rush through an existing game just to meet an assumed catalog-wide launch day. Pick one title, confirm its date and build a manageable queue around that choice.

Comparing services? Our October Game Pass coverage keeps Xbox's additions and departures separate from this PlayStation lineup.

Sources checked October 14, 2026. Dates and platforms follow Sony's announcement; check your regional PlayStation Store for subsequent changes. Trailer: Pigeons at Play / Devolver Digital.

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