Death Stranding 2 leads November's PS Plus catalog, with a later Pirate Yakuza date

PlayStation Plus subscribers have another batch of games to consider this month, but the release schedule needs a closer look. Sony's November catalog announcement sets November 17 as the default date, with different regional schedules for some games, including one of its headline titles.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach joins the Extra and Premium catalog on PS5, alongside Atomfall on PS4 and PS5 and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on PS5. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is also included for PS4 and PS5, but Sony lists November 24 for the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Premium subscribers additionally get Soul Reaver 2 and Freedom Wars Remastered. Sony's catalog announcement.

This is separate from November's Monthly Games selection, which is already within its availability window. Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered are listed for PS4 and PS5, while Monster Train 2 is listed for PS5. Sony gives those monthly games a November 3–30 window, so their timing should not be confused with the incoming catalog update. November's Monthly Games details.

The practical takeaway is to check the game, subscription category and local date together. A November catalog headline does not mean every featured title is playable immediately, and the Pirate Yakuza exception makes a blanket November 17 reminder misleading. Planning around the individual listing should make the new arrivals easier to track.