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After a busy September, we arrive at a possibly even busier October – the holiday bells are ringing as we’re truly entering the “holiday period” of game releases.
With each of the big three contributing significantly to the month’s releases, I’d be amazed if there wasn’t something that speaks to you, our reader. PlayStation’s tentpole release of the year, and successor to the decorated Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei kicks things off while Double Fine’s next title, Keeper, tides gamers over mid-month ahead of The Outer Worlds 2.
And as someone headed overseas and who’s back on his Pokémon Go bullshit, I’ve got a sudden urge to catch ’em all, all over again, so, of course, Nintendo’s Pokémon Legends Z-A is speaking to me.
Let’s see what October has to offer for video gamers.
Ghost of Yotei
Release Date: October 2
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $99 (free delivery)
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Release Date: October 2
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $79 (free delivery)
Pokemon Legends Z-A
Release Date: October 16
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $99 (free delivery)
Keeper
Release Date: October 17
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
Battlefield 6
Release Date: October 10
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $89 (free delivery)
The Outer Worlds 2
Release Date: October 29
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Little Nightmares III
Release Date: October 10
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $59 (free delivery)
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Release Date: October 3
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Battle Suit Aces
Release Date: October 7
Platforms: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Absolum
Release Date: October 9
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Release Date: October 9
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Painkiller
Release Date: October 9
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Yooka-Replaylee
Release Date: October 9
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $79 (free delivery)
Disgaea 7 Complete
Release Date: October 10
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Little Nightmares – Enhanced Edition
Release Date: October 10
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Just Dance 2026 Edition
Release Date: October 14
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
NASCAR 25
Release Date: October 14
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Ball x Pit
Release Date: October 15
Platforms: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Release Date: October 21
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $99 (free delivery)
Ninja Gaiden 4
Release Date: October 21
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Release Date: October 21
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Dispatch
Release Date: October 22
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
Double Dragon Revive
Release Date: October 23
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Once Upon a Katamari
Release Date: October 24
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Persona 3 Reload
Release Date: October 23
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Plants vs Zombies: Replanted
Release Date: October 23
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Two Point Museum
Release Date: October 28
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $74 (free delivery)
ARC Raiders
Release Date: October 30
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Release Date: October 30
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Cheapest Price: Amazon – $84 (free delivery)
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
Release Date: October 30
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Release Date: October 30
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Mina the Hollower
Release Date: October 31
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Tales of Xillia Remastered
Release Date: October 31
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Terminator 2D: No Fate
Release Date: October 31
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
