October 2026 Video Game Releases for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox and PC
October 2026 features a concentrated wave of major video game releases across all platforms, including Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
October 2026 brings a massive wave of confirmed video game releases across PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2. A concentrated slate of launches begins on October 1 and spans the entire month, covering new intellectual properties, franchise returns, and significant remasters.
End of Abyss, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, and the Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted DLC all arrive on October 1. The Switch 2 sees an early boost with Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 on the same day. Major releases continue through the first week, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on October 6, and the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day also on October 6 for Xbox and PC.
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| End of Abyss | October 1 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered | October 1 | PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC |
| Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 | October 1 | Switch 2 |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | October 2 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | October 6 | Switch 2 |
| Gears of War: E-Day | October 6 | Xbox, PC |
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer | October 6 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | October 8 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Order of the Sinking Star | October 8 | Switch 2, PC |
| Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen | October 9 | Switch 2 |
| SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide | October 13 | Switch |
| Valor Mortis | October 13 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Planet Zoo 2 | October 13 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | October 14 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Castlevania: Belmont's Curse | October 15 | PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| It Takes Two | October 15 | Switch 2 |
| Resident Evil 2 Deluxe | October 16 | Switch 2 |
| Resident Evil 3 | October 16 | Switch 2 |
| Resident Evil 4 Gold | October 16 | Switch 2 |
| Hearthstone: Black Empire (expansion) | October 20 | PC, Mobile |
| Star Trek: Outposts Unknown | October 20 | PC |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | October 22 | PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC |
| Nintendo Switch Sports Resort | October 22 | Switch 2 |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | October 22 | Switch 2 |
| Final Fantasy Resonance | October 22 | PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, PC |
| One Piece: Grand Gourmet | October 23 | Switch, Switch 2, PC |
| Hunter's Moon | October 26 | PS5 |
| Minecraft | October 27 | Switch 2 |
| Hello Kitty Party Land | October 29 | Switch, Switch 2 |
| Phantom Blade 0 | October 29 | PS5, PC |
| The Wolf Among Us Remastered | October 29 | PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC |
Key franchise returns and remasters lead the charge
High-profile franchise titles and collections are a major driver of the October schedule. The Kingdom Hearts Collection, bundling the first three main games, is confirmed for release on October 8 for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox. Nintendo's upcoming console also receives a significant batch of Capcom classics, with Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition all slated for October 16.
Castlevania makes a return with Belmont's Curse on October 15, launching on all major platforms. The cooperative adventure It Takes Two arrives on Switch 2 the same day. The month closes with a major multiplatform release for Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22.
Platform-specific highlights emerge for Switch 2 and PS5
The Nintendo Switch 2 sees strong third-party and first-party support in its launch window. Alongside the Resident Evil ports and It Takes Two, the system gets Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22. It also receives unique titles like Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and the Octopath Traveler collection.
Many of the month's biggest releases are shared across PS5 and Xbox. These include Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival in early October, followed by Valor Mortis and Planet Zoo 2 on October 13. The blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on both, plus PC and Switch 2, on October 22. PlayStation 5 also has exclusive content like the Ghost of Yotei DLC and the late-month release of Hunter's Moon.
The release wave continues into November. Confirmed launches include Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered and World of Warcraft: Forever, starting from November 3. Chris Reed, a commerce editor and deals expert, noted his role covers board game and LEGO coverage in addition to video games.
