Fall is renowned for its various hallmarks: the bountiful harvest, vibrant foliage, cooler temperatures, exciting football games, cozy sweaters, enchanting bonfires, festive pumpkins, and of course, the beloved Halloween. Surprisingly, the newly unveiled PS Plus free games for October 2023 all deeply embody the essence of this season, which is quite uncommon for such offerings.
The PS Plus free games lineup for October 2023 features three captivating titles: The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22, and Weird West. The first game immerses players in a spine-chilling horror experience, serving as a spiritual successor to the acclaimed Dead Space. Unraveling an outbreak within an abandoned lunar penitentiary becomes their thrilling mission. Farming Simulator 22, as its name suggests, allows players to fully indulge in the immersive world of agricultural endeavors. Lastly, Weird West takes players on an isometric action-packed adventure, where they encounter the intriguing oddities attributed to the enigmatic Wild West in a mesmerizing RPG format.
PS Plus Free Games for October 2023: All About the Season
The Callisto Protocol
Farming Simulator 22
Weird West
The link to the Fall is quite clear in the case of Callisto Protocol, as it belongs to the horror genre. Although Halloween doesn't necessarily entail horror, it is a popular time for fans to commemorate their favorite movies, games, and other related content. The notion of indulging in a horror game marathon is not uncommon either, and thanks to PS Plus, fans now have another option to explore if they desire.
On the opposite end of the spectrum lies Farming Simulator 22. With its long-standing presence in the gaming world, fans are well aware of what to expect. Players engage in the utilization of various equipment and machinery to harvest and sell crops, raise livestock, and expand their farms. Given its release in October, during the fall harvest, Farming Simulator 22 may prove to be more popular compared to other simulation games on PS Plus, as they often cater to a more specific audience.
In contrast, Weird West sets itself apart from the other two games in terms of its relation to the fall season. Nevertheless, it embraces a similar vein of peculiarities that fans typically associate with Halloween, despite not being specifically focused on horror. Cowboys, werewolves, and other such elements lend a loose connection to the Halloween spirit. Among the three PS Plus games, it stands as the least directly connected, yet still retains that underlying association.
One advantage is that many subscription services, like PS Plus and Game Pass, usually do not focus on specific seasons or holidays. However, this doesn't guarantee that subscribers will receive Christmas-themed games (such as Skyrim) this year. Nonetheless, it is still enjoyable to observe this acknowledgement. PS Plus subscribers receive a few games every month.