PS Plus October Games, Dragon’s Dogma 2 Collab Lead News Roundup
Another packed day of gaming announcements has arrived, spanning subscription services, cross-franchise crossovers, and release updates. PlayStation has revealed its October lineup for premium subscribers, Capcom is bringing iconic characters together in one of its headline RPGs, and several other projects have shared major developments. From newly unlocked review scores to the premiere date for a highly anticipated anime adaptation, the latest headlines cater to a wide range of players. Below is a rundown of the day’s most notable stories.
PlayStation has officially announced the games joining its PS Plus Extra and Premium libraries this month. The selection features major titles including Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West. All of the new games will open for claiming on October 20. Extra-tier members will gain access to seven new titles, while Premium subscribers receive two additional classic games from the retro catalog. The lineup spans a diverse mix of genres, covering AAA blockbusters, horror, racing, and role-playing games.
Capcom is marking the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s new Dark Arisen DLC with a cross-IP collaboration. Under the event, Resident Evil protagonist Leon, Street Fighter’s Ryu, and Monster Hunter’s Palico companion Rudy all appear in the game as special AI Pawns. The crossover brings together characters from three of Capcom’s most recognizable franchises, offering players familiar faces to accompany them on their adventures. It serves as a promotional tie-in for the DLC, giving returning players something new to experience in the action RPG.
Other notable developments filled out the day’s news. Bandai Namco’s Tales of Eternia Remastered, a remake of the third mainline Tales entry, saw its review embargo lift, with the PS5 version debuting at a Metascore of 75 across eight reviews (five positive, three mixed, no negative), while other platforms remain unscored. Remedy confirmed that Control: Resonance’s physical disc edition launches October 15, following its September 24 digital release on PC, PS5, and Xbox. CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER also unveiled the official trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a standalone ten-episode season premiering October 20, 2026, that does not continue David’s story. Fans of these franchises certainly have plenty to look forward to.
