Alan Wake 2 heads October PS Plus lineup, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon

Sony used its late-September State of Play to reveal the PlayStation Plus games subscribers will be able to claim in October 2025, headlined by Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2. The survival-horror title, along with Goat Simulator 3 and sci-fi puzzle game Cocoon, will join the PS Plus Essential catalog on October 7, Sony said. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will also get additional catalog additions, including The Last of Us Part II Remastered on September 26 as part of Last of Us Day celebrations.

Alan Wake 2 had been tipped ahead of the official announcement by a prominent leaker, according to online reports, but Sony confirmed the lineup during the State of Play presentation. The sequel, released two years ago, follows FBI agent Saga Anderson as she investigates a cult-linked string of murders in Bright Falls and continues story threads from the original Alan Wake. The game earned widespread critical praise on release and has been described by reviewers as a standout in recent horror offerings. Sony noted that the Essentials inclusion means the title will be available to holders of the basic PS Plus tier so long as their subscription remains active.