September 30th free games roundup

Here are four free games to highlight today, spanning everything from competitive racing to a long-running anime RPG. Here's what you can claim right now and what is coming up next week.

PlayStation Plus

Sony has officially detailed the upcoming free monthly games drop for October 2026. These will replace last month's titles.

F1 25

The official simulation of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship is available on PlayStation 5. It features the acclaimed My Team 2.0 and F1 World multiplayer modes, and you'll probably want to grab it if you follow the real-world season. You can claim it via PlayStation Plus from October 6 until November 2.

Hunt: Showdown 1896

Crytek's upgraded extraction shooter is available on PlayStation 5. It pits players against horrific bounty targets and rival hunters in 19th-century environments. The game is free for PlayStation Plus members from October 6 through November 2.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

This voxel-based spin-off is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. You build four-person squads from dozens of international hero archetypes to defend a blocky Earth. It will be available to claim on PlayStation Plus starting October 6 until November 2.

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Soul Elysium

This fast-paced online action RPG originally began more than 20 years ago as a Bleach-inspired game. It's currently in open beta and completely free to keep on itch.io. There's no listed expiry date, so you can jump in and add it to your library right now.

Remember that most of these offers are time-limited, so make sure to claim them before they expire.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 - The Penitent is available on Humble Bundle for $4.99 (50% off).

Pick up EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 on Humble Bundle.

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