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PS Plus Japan Gets Hello Neighbor Instead of Hunt: Showdown 1896

Japanese PS Plus subscribers receive Hello Neighbor for October 2026, while North America keeps Hunt: Showdown 1896 in its lineup.

PlayStation Plus subscribers in Japan are being offered Hello Neighbor as part of the October 2026 monthly games, while the North American lineup includes Hunt: Showdown 1896 instead, according to gamerant.com.

The North American PS Plus October 2026 selection remains F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. All three titles can be claimed until November 2.

Sony's October announcement notes that monthly game selections may vary by region.

Regional differences

In October 2025, Hello Neighbor was available through the PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalog.

Quick answers

What are the PS Plus October 2026 games in North America?

The North American lineup includes F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

When can I claim the October 2026 PS Plus games?

All three games can be claimed until November 2.

Why is Japan getting a different game?

Sony's announcement states that monthly game selections may vary by region.

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