PlayStation Plus Officially Drops Free Spider-Man Download For October 6

Published Oct 6, 2026, 3:01 AM EDT Sharmila is an engineer-turned-gaming hardware journalist and freelance contributor at ScreenRant who has been covering the gaming and tech industry since 2021. While she first built her expertise writing about video games, she has since pivoted towards gaming hardware, with a focus on PC components, peripherals, handhelds, and performance-driven tech. When she’s not testing gear or writing about the latest hardware trends, she can usually be found diving into competitive shooters or keeping up with the evolving esports scene. Sign in to your ScreenRant account A bunch of Spider-Man freebies are swinging onto PlayStation Plus today, but before you run to boot up your store page, hear me out: it’s not a game. PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim free Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars starting October 6, giving their PSN profiles a little Marvel makeover without having to spend anything extra. The promotion is tied to the digital release of Sony’s latest Spider-Man movie through Sony Pictures Core. The movie has already become one of the biggest theatrical releases ever, crossing the $2 billion mark worldwide and putting itself within striking distance of the all-time top three. So, if you were hoping to download Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or another full Spider-Man title through PlayStation Plus, that will have to wait… for now. But a set of limited-edition profile avatars based on Spider-Man: Brand New Day doesn’t sound bad either. How To Claim Free Spider-Man Avatars On PlayStation Plus You can get the free Spider-Man avatars through the Sony Pictures Core app, rather than as one of the regular monthly games in the PlayStation Plus section. Plus members can claim them at no additional cost, making this more of a bonus for subscribers than a new addition to their game library. To claim these avatars, just follow the instructions shown in the app after you log in. The timing is, of course, deliberate: Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives on Sony Pictures Core on October 6, and Sony is using the movie’s digital release to give PlayStation users another reason to check out the service. The avatar promotion is also only available for a limited period, so make sure you claim the freebies before the event ends. For Spider-Man fans, the avatars are a fun little extra, particularly if you like changing your PSN profile to match your mood. If you don’t have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, don’t worry. You can still claim the avatars by purchasing Spider-Man: Brand New Day through Sony Pictures Core. What Games Are Free With PS Plus In October? Meanwhile, October’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games are arriving today as well. Subscribers can add F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 to their libraries from October 6 through November 2. F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 are available on PlayStation 5, while Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is the one game in the lineup that supports both PlayStation 5 and 4. F1 25 brings Formula 1 racing to your console, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 throws players into monster-filled battles against rival hunters. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 rounds things out with its blocky take on giant-enemy shooting. For players who skipped these titles before, now is the time to give them a shot. Unlike the avatar situation, however, if you don’t have an active Plus subscription here, you won’t be able to claim these games for free. As for the Spider-Man avatar freebies, considering they cost nothing for PlayStation Plus members, there isn’t much reason to skip them. Just open Sony Pictures Core, claim the promotion while it is available, and you can put the new artwork straight onto your PSN Profile. Release Date May 3, 2002 Runtime 121 minutes Director Sam Raimi Cast Spider-Man / Peter Parker Green Goblin / Norman Osborn