Video Game Releases of October 2026: Another Massive Month Before GTA 6

Introduction: A Historic Gaming Period

Following a September 2026 gaming lineup that can only be described as historically massive—featuring powerhouse titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Marvel's Wolverine, and The Witcher 3 Remastered—the industry shows no signs of slowing down. Driven partly by developers eager to release their titles before the terrifying juggernaut that is GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026, October 2026 steps up as another monumental month filled with heavy hitters and highly anticipated experiences across all platforms.

Early October Highlights: Gears of War E-Day and More

The first ten days of October set an intense pace. Players can dive into Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition on October 1, followed by Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Aion 2. The major focal point early in the month, however, is the launch of the PC and Xbox Series exclusive Gears of War E-Day alongside Star Wars Galactic Racer on October 6. This opening wave also welcomes a sweeping collection of classic Kingdom Hearts re-releases and Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen.

Mid-October Momentum: Castlevania Belmont's Curse and Planet Zoo 2

Mid-month maintains the relentless momentum with strategic and action-packed entries. Planet Zoo 2 and Valor Mortis land on October 13, paving the way for The Witch's Bakery and Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun 2. The undisputed star of this mid-October window is the critically awaited Castlevania Belmont's Curse, launching on October 15, accompanied by a host of Nintendo Switch 2 Resident Evil port packages.

Late October Blockbusters: Final Fantasy Resonance and Call of Duty

As the month nears its close, players are treated to even more blockbuster experiences before heading into the relative calm preceding the November GTA 6 launch. Highlights include the highly anticipated Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, and a heavy-hitting October 29 trio consisting of the Crimson Desert DLC, Phantom Blade Zero, and The Wolf Among Us Remastered.

Comprehensive October 2026 Release Schedule

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of notable video game releases scheduled for October 2026:

• October 1: Don't Fret (PC, PS5, XSX), Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2), Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition (PS5), Octopath Traveler / II (Switch 2)
• October 2: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC, PS5, XSX)
• October 5: Aion 2 (PC), Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (PS5)
• October 6: Gears of War E-Day (PC, XSX), Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PC, PS5, XSX), Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Switch 2)
• October 8: Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Collection [I-III], HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, III + Re Mind (PS5, XSX, Switch 2), The Crew Motorfest (Switch 2)
• October 9: Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2)
• October 13: Planet Zoo 2 (PC, PS5, XSX), Valor Mortis (PC, PS5, XSX)
• October 14: Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun 2 (PC, PS5, XSX), The Witch's Bakery (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2)
• October 15: Castlevania Belmont's Curse (PC, PS5, XSX), Enshrouded (PC, PS5), Tales of Eternia Remastered (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2)
• October 16: Resident Evil 2, 3 et 4 Gold Edition (Switch 2)
• October 22: Final Fantasy Resonance (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2), Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)
• October 23: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2)
• October 27: Minecraft (Switch 2)
• October 29: Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown (PC, PS5, XSX), Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5), The Wolf Among Us Remastered (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2)