October 2026 video game releases: the new titles to watch for on PC and consoles

October 2026’s video game releases are piling up across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with notable titles including Rayman, Ace Combat, Star Wars, Dragon’s Dogma, and Final Fantasy. Here are the month’s key new releases, grouped by profile, along with the calendar of dates to watch.

The fall gaming season wastes no time and quickly gives way to a particularly varied month in October 2026. Players on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 will host a mix of platformers, RPGs, horror titles, racers and big-budget FPS games. Some well-established licenses return in new iterations, while other releases take advantage of this autumn lineup to launch fresh episodes or content. The aim of this guide is simple: to gather the main releases of the month and help you quickly spot those that fit your gaming habits.

Our Game of the Month:

Star Wars: Galactic Racer carves out a special spot on the October calendar as it revs up high-speed racing once again within the saga’s universe. The game borrows the classic science-fiction racing vibe Star Wars has long been associated with, but builds its own take around a variety of vehicles and tracks. Its arrival also lets the license dip back into a genre that’s been underrepresented in recent adaptations, which have leaned more toward action, adventure, or strategy. That shift gives it a distinctive place among this month’s video game releases.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the racing game set in the Star Wars universe, is available on PC and consoles — our review
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the racing game developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, has been available since October 6, 2026, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. It features high-speed races across the Star Wars universe, a single-player campaign and multiplayer battles at the controls of various vehicles from the saga. We took the Speeder for a spin—here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]

The month’s most anticipated games

October brings a slate of familiar licenses, alongside a handful of projects aimed at reinventing themselves. From action titles and RPGs to racing games and family-friendly releases, the lineup spans most of the genres that dominate the year-end market.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition: Rayman is back in the Dream Glade starting now
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition is set to launch on October 1, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Ubisoft gives its platformer a refresh with a version tailored to today’s hardware, unveiled in a first trailer. [Read more]

Hellraiser Revival: The horror game is now available — our review
Hellraiser: Revival, a horror video game inspired by the universe created by Clive Barker, has been available since October 8, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive, this first-person survival-horror plunges players into a new story against the Cenobites, with Doug Bradley reprising his iconic role as Pinhead. [Read more]

Final Fantasy Resonance: the HD-2D game is now available — our review
Square Enix opens a new chapter of Final Fantasy with Final Fantasy Resonance, available as of October 22, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Inspired by Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, this HD-2D RPG shifts turn-based combat back to the forefront of a reimagined adventure for consoles and PC. [Read more]

Phantom Blade Zero is out now: S-Game's action game finally released
Phantom Blade Zero, an action game developed by S-Game, has been available on PC and PS5 since October 29, 2026. With its demanding mechanics and its content touted as substantial, here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated game! [Read more]

Upcoming releases to watch based on your profile

Not everyone is after the same thing in the month's lineup. Here are a few reference points to help you navigate between blockbuster releases, more focused adventures, and games built for multiplayer sessions.

For RPG enthusiasts

Fans of progression, exploration, and long-form battles will have plenty to look forward to. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen notably enriches Capcom’s RPG with a new snowy region and fresh challenges, while FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE goes HD-2D and pivots to strategic turn-based combat.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is now available as Capcom throws open the gates of Norgan.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen has been available since October 9, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. This new edition of Capcom’s action RPG adds the snow-covered region of Norgan, new dungeons, and several extra features. [Read more]

Tales of Eternia Remastered: Bandai Namco's cult RPG is now available
Bandai Namco shines a spotlight on Tales of Eternia with Tales of Eternia Remastered, now available since October 16, 2026 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. This upgraded version preserves the original action-RPG feel while delivering updated visuals and a range of comfort options to make rekindling the adventure a smoother experience. [Read more]

For action and adventure fans

Action comes in many forms this month, from aerial combat to platforming to sprawling open-world adventures. ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve returns with a military campaign and enhanced multiplayer, while Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition bundles the game with its new content on PS5.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

Ghost of Yōtei: the Echoes of Sekigahara DLC now available
Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara lands on PS5 on October 1. This Sucker Punch Productions expansion will extend Atsu’s story with a new narrative, fresh battles, an additional solo mode, and a range of gameplay improvements. [Read more]

Ace Combat 8 is out: we tried Bandai Namco’s aerial combat game at PGW
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since October 2, 2026. Bandai Namco is reviving its air combat series with a new installment that follows Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, featuring aerial missions and new battles. Our preview from Paris Games Week! [Read more]

Hell Is Us arrives on Nintendo Switch 2: the game without a map or compass is now available.
Without a map or a compass, but with a new platform: Hell Is Us is now available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 as of October 8, 2026. In this action-adventure from Rogue Factor published by NACON, Rémi investigates his past amid a civil war and supernatural creatures. [Read more]

LEGO Harry Potter Collection is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, this release bundles the two LEGO adventures based on the Harry Potter saga plus all their add-on content. [Read more]

Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown, the DLC now available on PC and consoles
The Pearl Abyss studio rolls out Charting the Unknown, the first expansion for Crimson Desert, now available as of October 16, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. [Read more]

For fans of horror games

Thrill-seekers will also have a handful of releases to watch for in October, spanning survival horror, moodier psychological atmospheres, and reimaginings of well-known franchises. Hellraiser Revival is notably among the month’s titles, inspired by the film of the same name.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is available, Rose Belmont heads off to hunt monsters in Paris
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has been available since October 15, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Evil Empire in collaboration with Konami and Motion Twin, this new 2D installment follows Rose Belmont through a Paris of 1499 overrun by Dracula’s creatures. [Read more]

Tenebris Somnia: a survival horror that merges retro gaming and cinema, now available
What if your nightmares weren’t…? Tenebris Somnia, a video game developed by Saibot Studios with director Andrés Borghi, has been available since October 16, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A survival horror blending pixel art, 2D exploration, and live-action sequences. [Read more]

For indie-game enthusiasts

The month also leaves room for more modest productions, especially in horror and narrative-driven games. Tenebris Somnia is one of the titles to watch, blending pixel art, survival horror, and live-action sequences.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

PEAK lands on consoles: release date, co-op, and crossplay — what you need to know
PEAK is set to debut on PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. This cooperative climbing title, already available on PC, will support cross-platform play for up to four players across the two systems as they race to the summit. [Read more]

Great for playing with family and friends

October brings a slate of titles designed for multiplayer or a broader audience. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort leans on twelve disciplines and motion-based controls, while the new Rayman releases keep an accessible, cooperative vibe.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

Sesame Street, friends & fun: Outright Games’ new family title is now available
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun has been available since October 9, 2026 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch. Aimed at children, this 3D adventure game lets you explore the Sesame Street universe solo or in local co-op. [Read more]

Bluey's Happy Snaps: the new video game now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC
Bluey and Bingo are back in a new family-friendly video game! Available since October 15, 2026 on consoles and PC, Bluey's Happy Snaps invites kids to explore the universe of the beloved Australian cartoon, camera in hand. [Read more]

Nintendo Switch Sport Resort: Our First Review of the Sports Game on Switch 2
A paradise island, sports, games... Welcome to Nintendo Switch Sport Resort, a family sports game to try out from October 22, 2026, on Switch 2. Watch the game’s trailer and read our thoughts on the preview. [Read more]

One Piece Grand Gourmet is available: run your restaurant on Nintendo Switch 2
One Piece Grand Gourmet is now available as of October 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. In this management sim, players step into the shoes of Luffy and his crew, running their own restaurant—from crafting dishes to steering the business. [Read more]

The complete lineup of video game releases for October 2026

Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara - PS5
Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara, the expansion developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, will be available on October 1 on PS5. This DLC adds a new narrative chapter, a brand-new solo mode, and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]

Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition — PEGI 7, PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, developed and published by Ubisoft, will arrive on October 1, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. This new version of the platformer features visual and technical improvements. [Read more]

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – PEGI 16, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Ace Combat is set to return with a new installment from Bandai Namco, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Revealed in a fresh trailer on June 2, 2026, this aerial combat title aims to extend the saga beyond Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, landing October 2, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Here’s the rundown! [Read more]

Star Wars Galactic Racer – PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, arrives on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 6, 2026. This new racing title, drawn from the Star Wars universe, puts players behind the wheel of futuristic speeders in a galaxy familiar to fans of the saga. [Read more]

Hell is Us — PEGI 18, Nintendo Switch 2
After an initial release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, Hell Is Us will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. Rogue Factor's action-adventure game, published by NACON, blends open-world exploration, melee combat, and supernatural creatures. [Read more]

Hellraiser Revival — PEGI 18, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series
Hellraiser: Revival finally confirms its release date! The horror video game inspired by Clive Barker’s saga will arrive on October 8, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. This single-player survival-horror title from Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games will present a new story in the Hellraiser universe, with Doug Bradley returning as Pinhead. [Read more]

KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I–III] is now available, with Sora returning to consoles and PC
As of October 8, 2026, the KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I–III] is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix’s compilation brings together several major entries from the series, plus KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind, in a single bundle. [Read more] - PEGI 12, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2"|chapo="KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I–III], published by Square Enix, will release on October 8, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. This compilation brings together three sets covering the key entries in the saga that blends the worlds of Disney and Square Enix."|img=1319964]

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen - PEGI 18, PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, developed and published by Capcom, will arrive on October 9, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. This new edition introduces a snowy region, twelve brand-new dungeons, expanded customization options, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]

Sesame Street: Friends & Fun - PEGI 3, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun invites young players to discover a 3D narrative adventure inspired by the Sesame Street universe. Developed as part of a collaboration with Outright Games, the game will launch on October 9, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Designed for children, it offers an accessible exploration experience, playable solo or in local co-op. [Read more]

Planet Zoo 2 - PEGI 7, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series
Planet Zoo 2 has been available since October 13, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Frontier adds fully aquatic animals, birds capable of flying, and nature reserves to its zoo-building and management game. [Read more]

Bluey's Happy Snaps — PEGI 3, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC
Bluey and Bingo are back in a new family-friendly video game! Available October 15, 2026 on consoles and PC, Bluey's Happy Snaps invites kids to dive into the world of the beloved Australian cartoon, camera in hand. [Read more]

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - PEGI 16, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, developed by Evil Empire with Konami and Motion Twin, will launch on October 15, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. This new 2D chapter follows Rose Belmont through a medieval Paris overrun by Dracula’s creatures. [Read more]

Tales of Eternia Remastered - PEGI 3, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2
Tales of Eternia Remastered, developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, hits PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. This new version brings one of the Tales of series' best-known entries up to date, with graphical improvements, quality-of-life options, and the ability to revert to the original visuals. [Read more]

Tenebris Somnia - PEGI 16+ (estimated), PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Tenebris Somnia, a video game developed by Saibot Studios with Argentine filmmaker Andrés Borghi and published by New Blood Interactive, will release on October 16, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This 2D survival horror fuses retro visuals with live-action filmed sequences. [Read more]

LEGO Harry Potter Collection - PEGI 7, Nintendo Switch 2
LEGO Harry Potter Collection, developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. This collection brings together the two remastered LEGO Harry Potter games and all previously released downloadable content. [Read more]

Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown — PEGI 18, PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Pearl Abyss will release the DLC Charting the Unknown for Crimson Desert in October on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. [Read more]

PEAK – PEGI 12 rating, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2
PEAK is gearing up for its arrival on PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. This cooperative climbing game, already available on PC, will bring together up to four players across the two platforms to push for the summit. [Read more]

Final Fantasy Resonance - PEGI 12, PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix will launch Final Fantasy Resonance on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. Inspired by Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, this new RPG pivots back to turn-based combat at the core of the experience, featuring a HD-2D visual direction crafted to recapture the spirit of the classic installments. [Read more]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - PEGI 18, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, is slated to release on October 23, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. The FPS returns with a military campaign, multiplayer, and a DMZ mode, while the story will be accessible from October 16 under certain conditions. [Read more]

One Piece Grand Gourmet – PEGI 3, Nintendo Switch 2
Luffy and his crew are opening a restaurant! Your job is to make it a must-visit destination, with the management game One Piece Grand Gourmet, arriving October 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. [Read more]

Phantom Blade Zero — PEGI 16, PC and PS5
Phantom Blade Zero, the action game from S-Game, is now slated for PC and PS5 on October 29, 2026. After a brief delay, the title resurfaced in a trailer unveiled during the State of Play on June 2, 2026, offering a glimpse of its punishing combat, its dark universe, and its sharp, nerve-fueled take on action-RPG. [Read more]

Games that could surprise us

Some releases that aren’t at the center of big publishers’ marketing still carry fairly specific hooks to reach their audience. Tenebris Somnia, in particular, leans on a striking visual contrast between a retro 2D game and live-action sequences, delivering an approach that stands apart from the main October releases.

Selection under development, updated as release-date announcements arrive

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the racing game set in the Star Wars universe, is available on PC and consoles — our review
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the racing game developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, has been available since October 6, 2026, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. It features high-speed races across the Star Wars universe, a single-player campaign and multiplayer battles at the controls of various vehicles from the saga. We took the Speeder for a spin—here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]

Which games should we keep an eye on next?

After October, the year-end slate remains packed for PC and consoles. Our guides covering the video game releases for November and December 2026, the most anticipated titles of 2027, and selections for PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC will help you follow the latest confirmed dates and any potential schedule changes.

Selection in progress, based on release date announcements

GTA VI: Preloading on November 10, with up to 212 GB required on PS5 and Xbox
Preloading for GTA VI will begin on November 10, 2026: at midnight on PS5 and at 1 a.m. on Xbox Series X|S, Paris time. Rockstar recommends having up to 212 GB of free space before the game launches on November 19. [Read more]

Rayman Legends Retold: Our Preview of the Cult Classic’s Remake at Paris Games Week
Rayman Legends Retold pushed back by a few weeks... The game was set to launch on October 1, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2, but Ubisoft has announced a delay to December 3, 2026, even though the game has gone gold. We got to try it at Paris Games Week—check out our preview! [Read more]

Fable finally reveals its release date: check out the RPG in the trailer
You’ve waited for this for years, and Fable is finally making its entrance. The action-RPG series is expanding with a new title slated for February 23, 2027 on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series. Here’s the trailer. [Read more]

The months ahead look set to keep moving as publishers unveil their plans and as the year’s final events unfold. Between delays, new dates, and previews slated before the holidays, the late-2026 calendar remains highly fluid and could change quickly.

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