PS Plus Essential November 2026 Games: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI, Monster Train 2
Update: confirmed by PlayStation Blog on October 28, 2026.
The PlayStation Plus Essential games for November 2026 are Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and Monster Train 2. All three can be added to your library from Tuesday, November 3 to Monday, November 30, 2026. You still have until Monday, November 2 to claim October’s games.
PS Plus November 2026 lineup
| Game | Platforms | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Island 2 | PS5, PS4 | Zombie action RPG, 3-player online co-op |
| Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered | PS5, PS4 | Classic action-adventure collection |
| Monster Train 2 | PS5 only | Deckbuilding roguelite |
Dead Island 2
A first-person zombie RPG set in “HELL-A”, a ruined Los Angeles. You take on quests, meet survivors and fight with a big range of melee weapons. It supports online co-op for up to three players, and you can also play solo. It is on both PS5 and PS4.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
This collection remasters the “Darkness Trilogy”: Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. You can switch between the original polygon graphics and the remastered look at any time. Available on PS5 and PS4.
Monster Train 2
A single-player deckbuilding roguelite where you lead clans of former angels and demons on trains through Hell, Heaven and the Abyss to defeat the Titans who took over Heaven. Sony’s post highlights five new clans and three vertical levels with new enemies. This one is PS5 only.
Claim October’s games before November 2
The October 2026 PS Plus games leave the monthly lineup after Monday, November 2:
- F1 25
- Hunt: Showdown 1896
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
Add them to your library before then and they stay claimable for as long as you keep your PS Plus membership.
How to claim PS Plus monthly games
- Open the PlayStation Plus hub on your PS5 or PS4, or go to the PlayStation Store.
- Find the Monthly Games section.
- Select each game and choose Add to Library.
You need an active PS Plus Essential, Extra or Premium plan to claim and play them. Once claimed, you can download them later as long as your membership stays active.
Making room for GTA 6
If you plan to play GTA 6 on PS5, keep storage in mind. GTA 6 is reported at around 210 GB on PS5, and preloading starts November 12. You can claim the PS Plus games now and download them later, which does not use any space.
FAQ
What are the PS Plus games for November 2026?
Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and Monster Train 2.
When are the November 2026 PS Plus games available?
From Tuesday, November 3 to Monday, November 30, 2026.
Is Monster Train 2 on PS4?
No. In this PS Plus lineup, Monster Train 2 is listed for PS5 only.
When do the October 2026 PS Plus games leave?
You can claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 until Monday, November 2.
For more news, see our Xbox Mythic Achievements explainer.
Sources: PlayStation Blog, PlayStation LifeStyle.