PlayStation Plus November games are available: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider and Monster Train 2

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November’s PlayStation Plus monthly games are now available to claim. Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered and Monster Train 2 joined the selection on November 3, with the claim window running through November 30, 2026. It is a varied month, pairing zombie combat and classic adventures with a strategy game built around cards and careful positioning.

The platform split matters before you start planning downloads. Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered are listed for PS4 and PS5, while Monster Train 2 is the PS5 entry. Sony announced the selection on October 28; November 3 is when this month’s availability began.

Three very different starting points

Dead Island 2 takes players into a zombie-infested Los Angeles, with melee combat, quests and online cooperation for up to three players. Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered collects The Last Revelation, Chronicles and The Angel of Darkness, with the option to switch between original and refreshed visuals.

Monster Train 2 is a single-player deckbuilding roguelite. Its base selection offers five clans and battles spread across three vertical levels. Those broad differences make the lineup easier to approach by the kind of session you want, rather than by trying to decide which title is objectively the most valuable addition.

If you have one evening available, choose the game whose basic activity sounds appealing right now. Wanting a direct action session, a puzzle-filled adventure or a sequence of tactical decisions are all perfectly useful ways to make that choice. You do not need to install the entire selection to benefit from the month.

Dead Island 2: plan the session with your friends

The cooperative option makes Dead Island 2 worth considering when your next gaming session is a group plan. Before downloading, agree on who is joining and what version each person will use. Check the game’s current multiplayer requirements instead of assuming that a shared subscription automatically answers every compatibility question.

It also helps to decide whether the group wants to move quickly or explore at a relaxed pace. Different expectations can make the same game feel frustrating for one person and enjoyable for another. A short conversation about pace is often more useful than choosing equipment before everyone has even started.

For solo players, the useful question is whether close combat and the zombie setting sound like something you want to spend time with. A subscription addition is an opportunity to try a different style of game without treating every first session as a commitment to finish it.

Do not confuse the monthly-game listing with a promise that every expansion or premium bundle is included. Check the edition attached to the claim button. If the store presents additional purchases, read their descriptions separately before deciding whether you need them for the experience you actually want.

Tomb Raider: choose how you want to revisit the classics

Aspyr’s original announcement describes both classic tank-style controls and a modern alternative, alongside boss health bars, Photo Mode and more than 150 trophies. These features give returning players options while also offering newcomers tools for approaching games from an earlier period of the series.

The collection’s settings should be part of your first session. Try the available control approaches long enough to understand the difference, then choose the one that feels more comfortable. Changing a setting after a few minutes is more useful than spending an evening fighting a layout you never intended to use.

There is also no need to treat three games as one immediate backlog obligation. Start with a single adventure and let the collection remain something you can return to. A bundle’s size can be appealing, but the practical value comes from the time you enjoy spending with it.

Photo Mode offers another reason to take things slowly. If exploring environments and capturing scenes appeals to you, that can become part of the session rather than an interruption to it. Players interested mainly in progression can simply focus on the adventure instead.

Monster Train 2: give decisions room to breathe

The developer’s FAQ explains a deployment phase in which unit cards can be played before enemies arrive on the first floor. It also describes an undo function that returns to the start of the current turn and a separate option to restart the battle. These are useful features to understand when learning how the game presents its decisions.

The same FAQ describes the option to continue into an endless run after winning. That provides a possible next step for players who enjoy refining a successful strategy, but it is not something a newcomer needs to worry about before understanding the opening battles.

For a first session, concentrate on why a decision worked. A result can be good without the reasoning being clear, and a failed attempt can still teach you something useful. Reading the effects on the cards and watching the order in which actions resolve will usually provide more context than rushing toward the next choice.

Try making one deliberate adjustment between attempts. If you change every preference at once, it becomes harder to identify what improved. That approach is particularly useful in a game where combinations matter: a modest change can be easier to understand than an entirely unfamiliar plan.

Claiming and downloading are separate planning decisions

Sony’s support page directs PS5 players to PlayStation Plus from the Games home screen, then the Benefits tab and Monthly Games. On PS4, the route is through PlayStation Plus and Monthly Games, where the game can be added to the library and downloaded. Remote downloads are also available through supported web and app options.

Monthly-game access is tied to PlayStation Plus membership. Treat this as a subscription benefit, rather than a permanent purchase with no conditions. Check that the claim has registered on the account you intend to use and that the store is showing the monthly-game entitlement you expect.

You can plan downloads around available storage and bandwidth instead of downloading everything immediately. The important deadline is the claim window; the practical question for tonight is which game you actually intend to play. That distinction is helpful for anyone managing a data allowance or sharing a console.

Before removing another installation, think about whether you will need to download it again soon. Making room for a new game is less useful if it immediately creates another large transfer for something your friends still play regularly. A small shortlist keeps that decision manageable.

What to do before the month ends

Add the games you want during the November window, verify the correct platforms and choose one realistic starting point. If you are not ready to play immediately, put a reminder on your own calendar rather than relying on the final day to remember the selection.

This month offers action, older adventure design and tactical replayability in the same subscription selection. The best starting choice is the one that fits your time and interests now. The remaining games can wait in your library while you give that first choice a fair chance.

Sources: Sony’s November monthly-games announcement · How to access PlayStation Plus games · Aspyr’s remaster overview · Monster Train 2 developer FAQ