Sony has announced the latest line-up of PS Plus Extra and Premium titles which will be made available to subscribers on Tuesday, October 17.
There are 15 games in total, with 11 games coming to the Extra tier of PlayStation Plus and 4 games coming to the Premium tier. Among the titles this month are the critically acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium, the cinematic horror game House of Ashes, and the DC action game Gotham Knights.
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Gotham Knights (PS4, PS5)
Batman is dead – long live the Bat-family! In this third-person action-adventure game, it’s your mission to protect Gotham City from a wide variety of enemies as either Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, or Red Hood. Go it alone or team up with a friend and drop in on criminal activity wherever you find it.
Features:
- Patrol Gotham’s five distinct boroughs in solo or co-op modes
- Defeat some of DC’s most notorious villains
- Scour the city on foot or on bike
Metascore: 67
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (PS4, PS5)
In this definitive edition of the groundbreaking role-playing game, you take on the role of a detective with a unique skills system at your disposal and a whole city to explore. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murder cases, get on the nerves of your world-weary partner, and choose how to shape the broken human being you are controlling.
Features:
- 24 wildly different skills
- A revolutionary dialogue system
- Unprecedented freedom of choice
Metascore: 89
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PS4, PS5)
In this instalment of the cinematic videogame series, you take control of a group of American marines as they investigate a suspected underground chemical facility that turns out to be a nest of pure, ancient evil. Will everybody get out of there alive? Their fates are in your hands as you make choices that will either save their lives or cause their demise.
Features:
- Fight your way through hordes of dangerous monsters
- Play solo or share your story online with a friend
- Make choices that determine the game’s outcome
Metascore: 72
FAR: Changing Tides (PS4, PS5)
This atmospheric vehicle adventure follows the journey of a boy as he boards a ship and embarks on an emotional voyage to find a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive into the unknown depths, and explore forgotten realms in this beautifully realized world.
Features:
- Search the watery depths for precious fuel and salvage
- Learn about your ship’s fascinating complexities
- Traverse the ruins of a once-great society
Metascore: 81
Gungrave G.O.R.E. (PS5)
Take on the role of a gun-wielding badass and brutalize your foes without mercy. This beautiful third-person action game combines the best that Eastern and Western game design has to offer.
Features:
- Go on an epic adventure across South-East Asia
- Unleash devastating combos
- Mix gunplay with martial arts
Metascore: 57
Elite Dangerous (PS4)
Take control of your own starship in this massively multiplayer space epic. Do whatever it takes to survive in this cutthroat galaxy and make choices that will shape the evolving narrative.
Features:
- Upgrade your ship and customize every component
- Explore the galaxy alone or with other players
- Hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle, trade and survive in the cutthroat galaxy of the year 3301
Metascore: 77
Dead Island: Definitive Edition (PS4)
There’s no time for sightseeing on the tropical island of Banoi as a zombie outbreak ruins your chances of a tranquil summer vacation! Smash heads, crack skulls and slice ‘em up with visceral astounding melee combat in this sprawling open world that is yours to explore.
Features:
- Includes all previously released DLC
- Seamless coop multiplayer
- A photorealistic lighting system
Metascore: 63
Alien: Isolation (PS4)
In space, no one can hear you scream. But your neighbours might hear you cry out in terror when you’re playing this accomplished survival horror game. Take control of Amanda, the daughter of Ellen Ripley, and navigate through an increasingly volatile world that contains a ruthless, unpredictable alien.
Features:
- Craft items to deal with every situation
- Evade your enemies, distract them or confront them head-on
- Scavenge for vital resources
Metascore: 79
Outlast 2 (PS4)
In this sequel to the acclaimed first-person horror title, you follow two investigative journalists as they head into the Arizona desert in search of answers about the seemingly impossible murder of a woman known only as Jane Doe.
Features:
- Uncover stories no one else will dare touch
- Follow a trail of clues
- An intense first-person survival horror experience
Metascore: 68
Eldest Souls (PS4, PS5)
Not to be confused with Elder Scrolls, Dark Souls, or Elden Ring, this challenging pixel art boss-rush game puts you in the shoes of a lone warrior who will be granted powers beyond mortal comprehension if he can defeat the Old Gods.
Features:
- Fast-paced Soulslike combat
- Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and compelling questlines
- Pixel-perfect graphics
Metascore: 79
Roki (PS5)
Set in a snowcapped wilderness, this stunning adventure puts you in the shoes of Tove who charts her way through this forgotten northern world of mystery and monsters on a fantastical journey to save her family.
Features:
- Seek out ancient and magical creatures, not all of whom are friendly
- Search for long-forgotten items to aid you on your journey
- Solve the riddles of the ancients
Metascore: 82
Tekken 6 (PSP)
PlayStation Premium
Face off against your favourite characters from the Tekken universe. Will you win the Tekken Tournament?
Features:
- Battle through interactive stages
- Customize your character
- Hone your combos and become the champion
Metascore: 82
SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny (PSP)
PlayStation Premium
Wield massive blades and other assorted weapons to destroy your rivals or knock them out of the ring.
Features:
- Choose from a pool of custom-created characters
- Play solo through the Trials mode or challenge your friends in Versus mode
- 28 playable characters
Metascore: 80
Ape Escape Academy (PSP)
PlayStation Premium
Monkey around through a variety of colourful minigames across 8 vibrant worlds and 20 fun-packed levels.
Features:
- 45 minigames, including monkey bowling and pot fighting
- Choose from a range of gadgets, including a remote-controlled car and a sky flyer
- 200 cheeky monkeys to hunt down and capture
Metascore: 51
IQ Final (PS1)
PlayStation Premium
This sequel to I.Q.: Intelligent Qube dares you to test your intelligence across 9 mind-stretching stages.
Features:
- Avoid being crushed by the rotating blocks
- 2-player survival mode
- A custom-puzzle generator
Metascore: N/A
Which titles will you be playing this month? Let us know in the comments below.