The Callisto Protocol one of October's PlayStation Plus Essential games, leak suggests

October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue titles have been revealed, via a reliable leaker.

PlayStation announced which games are coming to PS Plus in October, and as one might expect, one of them is a horror game: The Callisto Protocol. The other two games, Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West, don’t necessarily fit the spooky times, but all three games launch on PlayStation Plus today. This is the second batch of games to be added to the service following last month’s price increase.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has released October’s first PlayStation Plus games.

The new PlayStation Plus games for October 2023 have been officially announced by Sony, giving players an insight into what they can expect for the upcoming month in terms of content. Even with the restructuring of the entire PS Plus subscription tiers and prices, players of all levels still get three monthly games for free, which can be downloaded and played at any time, so long as the user is still subscribed to the service. The titles offered by PS Plus tend to be varied, which in turn provides players with various experiences every month instead of a single month full of FPS games, for instance.

PlayStation Plus' monthly free games for October 2023 have been announced. The three titles will be available to members of PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plans, starting October 3. PS Plus members can sneak their way through the horrifying confines of a gory space prison in The Callisto Protocol, build out large-scale prosperous lands in Farming Simulator 22, and dive into the world of Weird West, which throws gunslingers on an unforgiving land teeming with dark fantastical creatures. These games can be added to your PS4 and PS5 games library until November 6, after which you'll need to hold on to your PS Plus subscription for continued access.

Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space and director of The Callisto Protocol, is leaving developer Striking Distance Studios. Schofield founded the studio and served as CEO, which was opened in conjunction with publisher KRAFTON in 2019.

The Callisto Protocol, Weird West, and Farming Simulator 22 headline PS Plus in October.

For those who haven’t started preparing for the spookiest time of the year already, October is quickly approaching to ensure that everyone can get their fair share of tricks and treats.

Sony has announced October 2023’s PlayStation Plus Essential games.

PlayStation has revealed its October 2023 lineup of free games for PlayStation Plus members and, with it being the month of Halloween, the selections definitely fit the vibe. That's because PlayStation Plus subscribers can add Dead Space spiritual successor, The Callisto Protocol, to their libraries alongside Weird West and the ultra-terrifying Farming Simulator 22. All three games can be added to libraries starting next week on Tuesday, October 3, and players have until Monday, November 6, to do so. 

A new month means a new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. October’s titles of The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, October 3 until Monday November 6. Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

According to the leak, The Callisto Protocol leads the PS Plus Essential charge in October.