As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, the gaming world is heating up with one of the most stacked release calendars of the year. October 2025 is a true smorgasbord for players, featuring everything from long-awaited sequels and beloved remasters to brand-new franchises ready to make their mark.
If your wallet is already feeling the strain, you’re not alone. Here’s your essential guide to the biggest games coming in October 2025.
Top Games Releasing This Month
Ghost of Yōtei (October 2)
From the creators of the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima comes a new adventure, this time set in the snowy, treacherous mountains of a fictionalized Hokkaido. This is a must-play for any PlayStation 5 owner.
Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 (October 2)
Experience Mario’s cosmic masterpieces on the go as both Super Mario Galaxy and its stellar sequel launch on the Nintendo Switch, either separately or in a bundled collection.
Kingmakers (October 8 – Early Access)
A medieval strategy game with a twist? This unique title enters Early Access on PC, promising a fresh take on the genre.
Bye Sweet Carole (October 9)
A mysterious and haunting narrative adventure from the mind of Chris Darril, the creator of Remothered, coming to all major consoles and PC.
Yooka-Replaylee (October 9)
A ground-up remake of the beloved 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee, featuring updated graphics, new moves, and refined gameplay for a new generation.
Battlefield 6 (October 10)
The king of large-scale military chaos returns. Following its multiplayer reveal, Battlefield 6 is poised to dominate the online shooter scene with its promised chaos, destruction, and surprising variety when it launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Little Nightmares III (October 10)
The chilling puzzle-platformer series is back. This time, face your fears with a friend, as the game introduces a co-op campaign alongside a solo experience, launching on practically every platform.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (October 16)
The revolutionary Pokémon Legends series continues its journey, this time expanding the world of the Kalos region. Catch it on both the Nintendo Switch and the next-gen Switch 2.
Ninja Gaiden 4 (October 20)
Team Ninja’s iconic, brutally difficult action series makes its grand return. Sharpen your katana and prepare to die on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (October 21)
After a long and turbulent development, the sequel to the cult-classic RPG is finally here. Sneak, seduce, and suck your way through a modern-day vampire underworld on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (October 23 – Early Access)
The sequel to the beloved shopkeeping-dungeon-crawler hybrid enters Early Access on PC, offering more merchant adventures and procedural peril
The Outer Worlds 2 (October 29)
Obsidian Entertainment returns to the satirical sci-fi RPG universe that captured our hearts. Get ready for a new corporate-controlled star system, a fresh cast of misfit companions, and the same sharp writing when it launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (October 30)
The legendary JRPGs that started it all get a breathtaking visual overhaul in the style of Octopath Traveler. Relive the classics on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (October 30)
A massive collection rumored to include remastered versions of the classic MK games, perfect for reliving the franchise’s bone-shattering history on all major platforms.
ARC Raiders (October 30)
Embark Studios’ free-to-play cooperative shooter finally launches, tasking players with fighting a mechanized threat in a post-apocalyptic world on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Some Extra Gems
- Persona 3 Reload (Oct 23): The definitive version of this modern classic arrives on the Switch 2.
- Double Dragon Revive (Oct 23): A modern re-imagining of the iconic side-scrolling beat ’em up.
- Once Upon A Katamari (Oct 24): Roll up the world once again in this delightful new entry in the cult series.
- Mina the Hollower (Oct 31): A spooky love letter to classic Game Boy games, perfect for a Halloween launch.
With a month this packed, from the AAA bombast of Battlefield 6 to the nostalgic charm of Dragon Quest, October 2025 is a month you’ll be talking about for years to come. Happy gaming
