It's spooky season, and Sony is updating the Essential line-up for next month. We have a gun-less first person shooter set in yokai-infested Japan, a deduction game set in the universe of a classic supernatural thriller, and the sequel to a sleeper racing game from 2021. All games will become available on November 5th, except Death Note, which is coming on the 11th as a launch title, and last until December 2nd. Let's see what's coming

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October Essential Games

This is also your last chance to get last month's free games, as they'll only be available until November 4th. 

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September Essential Games

All game descriptions (in italics) taken from the linked article. Without further ado, let's get into the games!

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged | PS4, PS5 

Race over 130 vehicles, including Hot Wheels Originals, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, motorbikes and ATVs, each with their unique racing style, across multiple game modes and amazing environments. Upgrade vehicles with a dedicated skill tree that will directly affect their performance. Discover 5 brand new locations, master their secrets, and you’ll feel right at home both there and on the podium. Alternatively create the track of your dreams with the powerful Track Editor, or use the best creations from the community.

Ghostwire: Tokyo | PS5

Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces as a dangerous occultist causes the city’s population to vanish in an instant. Join forces with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearance as you face the unknown in Ghostwire: Tokyo. 

Death Note Killer Within | PS4, PS5 

Death Note Killer Within is an online social deduction game for up to 10 players. Players will be split into two teams with different objectives. To win the game, players will need to figure out each other’s identities and either eliminate L who threatens Kira’s power or seize the Death Note. Enjoy a battle of wits as Kira and his followers, or as L and the investigators in the world of Death Note. As equally matched opponents, the two teams clash to control the game while hiding their true identities from each other. The Death Note is hidden among the players, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse until one team overpowers the other. Each role has its own characteristics, allowing you to master a deep sense of strategy and tactical play. Depending on your assigned role, a wide range of strategies can be formulated, and each randomized scenario develops into a high-stakes game of tactics.

What do you think of this month's selection of games? What else would you like to see added to the service in the future? Let us know in the comments below!