October 2026 was always going to be a massive month for new video game releases. From long-awaited sequels and remasters to ambitious RPGs, survival games, and major AAA blockbusters, there’s no shortage of new games coming to PC and consoles throughout the month. I don’t know about you, but my wallet isn’t ready.
If you’re like me, you’ve been eyeing one, maybe two or ten of the new games on this list. We’ve rounded up some of the biggest and most interesting October 2026 video game releases. Here are the games you should be watching, along with release dates, what makes them worth your time, and why your backlog is about to grow a tad bit larger this month.
The Best New Games Releasing in October 2026
Ghost of Yōtei – Complete Edition
- Release Date: October 1
- Platforms: PS5
- Genre: Action-Adventure
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition brings Sucker Punch’s samurai adventure back to the PlayStation 5 with all-new content for those who spent countless hours exploring Ezo, and an exciting adventure for newcomers. The Complete Edition features the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion, the Most Wanted combat survival mode, new cosmetics, trophies, and previous updates to the game. It’s out October 1 on PlayStation 5.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
- Release Date: October 1
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre: Action
Dynasty Warriors 3 returns with a brand-new remastered version, giving long-time series fans a chance to revisit the classic entry. The Complete Edition features the original game’s large-scale battles, but on modern platforms. Whether you’re returning for nostalgia or because you need a beat-em-up game to occupy your weekend, Dynasty Warriors doesn’t often disappoint. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches October 1.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
- Release Date: October 2
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Action/Simulation
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve returns players to the skies with another cinematic military aviation campaign. Players once more become an elite pilot in a sprawling game world where artificial intelligence has become commonplace and devastating. With a focus on story-driven missions, aerial combat, and realistic aircraft, this is one of the month’s biggest and only flight-sim releases, and it’s out on October 2.
Aion 2
- Release Date: October 5
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: MMORPG
Aion 2 brings NCSoft’s long-running MMORPG series into a new generation with a massive fantasy world built around aerial exploration and large-scale adventurers alongside other players. The sequel is designed as an evolution of the original, making its October 5 release date one to watch for MMO players who want to lose thousands of hours to questing and grinding.
Gears of War: E-Day
- Release Date: October 6
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre:
Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back to the devastating Emergence Day invasion that helped shape the entire world and its lore. As a prequel set years before the first game, E-Day offers us one more shot at seeing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in this brutal third-person shooter. It launches October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Star Wars Galactic Racer
- Release Date: October 6
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Racing
Star Wars Galactic Racer brings out the inner kid in all of us through high-speed racing set in a galaxy far, far away. With its focus on frantic runs through the dangerous Outer Rim, Galactic Racer combines science-fiction speeder racing with roguelite elements, ensuring each vehicle feels unique to pilot through increasingly challenging races. It’s out October 6 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
- Release Date: October 8
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Action/Horror
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Revival feels like it came out of nowhere, but for long-time horror fans, the return of the Cenobites is a welcome horror experience. Players must contend with a variety of disturbing creatures, supernatural horror, and gruesome imagery while unearthing an all-new story set in the Hellraiser universe. It’s out on October 8 for Pc, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
- Release Date: October 9
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre: RPG
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expands Capcom’s open-world RPG with an entirely new adventure set in the snowy region of Norgan. The expansion adds new dungeons, encounters, character customization options, and more for new and returning players to explore in its dangerous fantasy world. It’s out October 9 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Planet Zoo 2
- Release Date: October 13
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Simulation
Planet Zoo 2 allows us all to once more live out our childhood dreams of designing and working in a living, ever-expanding zoo. The zoo management sequel offers more ways to build, customize, and manage your dream wildlife park, with fully aquatic and flying animals and the expansive Wildlife Reserves. It’s out October 13 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Valor Mortis
- Release Date: October 13
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: RPG/Soulslike
Valor Mortis might have flown under your radar up until now, but that’s okay. If you’re a Soulslike fan, the first-person action RPG is set in an alternate version of 19th-century Europe. You take on the role of a soldier brought back from the dead in a world overrun by endless war and plague. You’ll use fast-paced melee combat and supernatural abilities to turn the tide of war. It’s out October 13 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition
- Release Date: October 13
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Strategy
Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition reintroduces one of the most beloved strategy games in the long-running series, alongside its expansions and content updates over the years. This new edition features all major DLC, improved visuals, modernized controls, 4K UI scaling, and more than 50 newly playable minor factions for campaign variety. It’s out on October 13, exclusively on PC.
Enshrouded
- Release Date: October 15
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: RPG/Survival
After years in Early Access, Enshrouded finally hits 1.0 on October 15. Developer Keen Games’ survival RPG combines fantastical exploration, crafting, base building, combat, and RPG progression mechanics in a massive fantasy world, and the full release brings even more to do and explore. It’s out October 15, exclusively on PC, and coming to modern consoles at a later date.
Final Fantasy Resonance
- Release Date: October 22
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre: RPG
Final Fantasy Resonance brings back the classic look and feel of the long-running RPG franchise with a new HD-2D adventure. Combining pixel-art visuals with a modernized turn-based battle system, the series’ job mechanics, Chocobos, airships, and appearances from familiar franchise heroes promise a memorable adventure out on October 22.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
- Release Date: October 23
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: First-Person Shooter (FPS)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 once again drops us into a modern military conflict, with a single-player campaign spanning locations throughout Korea, New York, and Paris. Alongside the campaign, MW4 brings along its expected multiplayer and online modes, making it one of the year’s biggest and most anticipated FPS releases. It’s out on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Emberville
- Release Date: October 27
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Action RPG/Adventure
Emberville, an upcoming indie action-RPG, sets players loose in a mysterious underground world known as Vitromotus. After awakening without memories, players must battle monsters, rescue survivors, and help rebuild the town of Emberville. It’s out in Early Access on October 27.
Phantom Blade Zero
- Release Date: October 29
- Platforms: PC, PS5
- Genre: Action RPG
Phantom Blade Zero, announced years ago, is a stylish action RPG that blends fast-paced combat with a dark fantasy world inspired by Chinese martial arts and aesthetics. Players take control of Soul, an assassin with 66 days to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding his fate. It’s out October 29 on PC and PlayStation 5.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered
- Release Date: October 29
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Story / Choices Matter
The Wolf Among Us Remastered introduces Telltale’s choice-driven, comic noir narrative to an entirely new generation, with enhanced visuals, updated lighting and animation, new character models, and behind-the-scenes content. The story remains focused on Bigby’s investigation into the murders in Fabletown, making it a must-play for anyone who missed the original release. It’s out on October 29.
Looking Ahead to the New Game Releases in November 2026
October may be a major month for new game releases, but it’s not quite the endcap for 2026. November is already shaping up to be a massive month, with several major releases on PC and consoles. Here are a few we’re eyeing:
- World of Warcraft: Forever — November 4
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — November 5
- Grand Theft Auto VI — November 19