PlayStation Plus has three very different monthly games coming on November 3, 2026—and there is an immediate deadline before they arrive. Sony's November lineup includes Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered and Monster Train 2, while current subscribers have only until Monday, November 2 to add October's monthly selection to their libraries.
The official PlayStation Blog announcement, published on October 28, confirms that the new lineup is available from Tuesday, November 3 through Monday, November 30. This guide focuses on the practical questions subscribers are searching for: which games work on PS4 or PS5, how to claim them, what happens when November ends, and why you should check your library before the monthly changeover. It is not a newly announced lineup dated November 1.
Which games are in PS Plus for November 2026?
The three confirmed monthly games offer different experiences, and one has a narrower platform list than the others.
- Dead Island 2 — PS5 and PS4. An action RPG built around close-quarters combat against zombies in a fictionalized Los Angeles, with an option for online co-op for up to three players.
- Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered — PS5 and PS4. Three classic Lara Croft adventures collected together: The Last Revelation, Chronicles and The Angel of Darkness. The collection lets players switch between original-style visuals and the remastered presentation.
- Monster Train 2 — PS5. A single-player deckbuilding roguelite with five new clans, layered combat encounters and a campaign that takes its demonic and angelic factions through Hell, Heaven and the Abyss.
Sony's platform listings are explicit: Monster Train 2 is listed only for PS5 as a November monthly game, whereas the other two include PS4 editions. A PS4 owner should not assume that the PS5-only title has a native PS4 version just because it appears in the same lineup.
When can you claim November's PS Plus games?
Sony states that all three become available on Tuesday, November 3 and remain claimable through Monday, November 30. The exact Store refresh can vary by account region, so if the games don't appear at midnight locally, check the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games section again when the regional store has refreshed.
The important distinction is claiming versus downloading. You do not need to complete a huge installation on the day a game becomes available to add it to your entitlement library. Sony's official support instructions describe the process of selecting a monthly game, then either adding it to your library or downloading it.
If you don't intend to play Dead Island 2 immediately, claiming it during the November offer is still useful. The same applies to the Tomb Raider collection and Monster Train 2. Do not confuse this deadline with the dates when a title might later leave the Extra or Premium Game Catalog; the monthly-game benefit is a different part of PlayStation Plus.
Last chance: claim October's games by November 2
Before November begins, Sony warns that the October monthly games expire on Monday, November 2. Those are:
- F1 25 — PS5, the official Formula One racing game with Career and My Team modes.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896, the extraction-shooter horror title.
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, the voxel-styled EDF spin-off.
The official November announcement names all three and gives the November 2 cutoff. Even if you are more excited about Lara Croft or Dead Island, it makes sense to claim these October benefits before the changeover. An unclaimed monthly game does not automatically enter your library simply because you were subscribed during its promotional month.
There is no need to download and launch every October game before the deadline. The practical priority is to make sure each desired game has actually been added to your account while it is still available.
How to add PS Plus games to your library
Sony's support page gives different navigation instructions for the two console generations.
On PS5
From the Games home screen, move right to PlayStation Plus, open Benefits, and select Monthly Games. Choose the relevant game and use its download or library action. Confirm the entitlement appears on the account you intend to use.
On PS4
Open PlayStation Plus from the function screen, scroll to Monthly Games, choose the game, then select Add to Library, with Download available if you want to install immediately.
Sony also supports remote game downloads through the PlayStation App or a web browser. That can be useful if you're away from your console on the November 2 deadline, but always check that you're signed in to the correct PlayStation Network account and that the monthly offer has been applied.
Do monthly PS Plus games stay in your library?
A redeemed monthly game is not the same as a permanently purchased digital copy. Sony's subscription support documentation explains that access to monthly games depends on an active PlayStation Plus membership. When the paid subscription period ends, you lose access to benefits such as the monthly games until the relevant eligibility is restored.
This does not mean your claimed monthly game disappears from your account on November 30. The claim window closes for people who did not add the game, while existing eligible members can continue using their redeemed library entitlements in line with the subscription rules.
Monthly titles are available with PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium/Deluxe membership tiers where offered. Extra and Premium also have broader rotating catalogs, but the monthly titles discussed here are not simply an Extra-only game catalog announcement.
Which game is worth trying first?
If you prefer direct action, exploration and co-op, Dead Island 2 is the most immediately accessible pick. It centers on fighting zombies using a collection of melee weapons, environmental hazards and character builds, rather than a purely tactical turn-based system.
If classic puzzle-solving, exploration and nostalgic third-person adventures are more appealing, Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered is an attractive way to revisit three games without needing older consoles. Keep in mind that the underlying adventures still reflect the structure and design assumptions of their original releases.
Monster Train 2 is the outlier: it is built around strategic decisions, card synergies and managing units across three vertical floors. It may suit players looking for repeatable, turn-based challenges more than someone expecting fast real-time action.
There is no objectively best choice for everybody. Since all three are included as monthly benefits for eligible subscribers, you can claim the entire set and decide what to install based on your tastes and available storage.
The dates to remember
The key takeaway is simple: November 2 is your last chance to claim October's monthly games; November 3 is the start of the new trio; November 30 is their final advertised claim day. Sony originally announced the lineup on October 28, so there is no reason to describe these titles as a surprise reveal on November 1.
For updated regional availability and any changes, use the original PlayStation Blog announcement and Sony's official instructions for claiming monthly games. The promotional image used here is the unmodified November 2026 lineup artwork published in PlayStation's own announcement, not an AI-created or unrelated graphic.
Source date: October 28, 2026