October 2026 is shaping up to be a huge month for gamers. After an already busy September, the list of new video games October 2026 has even more major releases, remasters, expansions, and long-awaited sequels.
For players who own more than one platform, keeping up with everything will not be easy. PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 are all getting plenty of new games throughout the month.
Some releases are smaller titles, while others are major franchises that could easily dominate the gaming conversation for weeks. Among the biggest names are Ace Combat 8, Gears of War: E-Day, Kingdom Hearts Collection, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Here is the full list of the major games currently scheduled for October.
New Video Games October 2026 Release Schedule
- Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 1
- Octopath Traveler (Switch 2) — October 1
- Octopath Traveler 2 (Switch 2) — October 1
- Rayman Legends Retold (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 1
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 2
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Switch 2) — October 2
- Gears of War: E-Day (PC, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass) — October 6
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 6
- Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 8
- The Crew Motorfest (Switch 2) — October 8
- Earth Defense Force 5 (Switch 2) — October 8
- Hell Is Us (Switch 2) — October 8
- Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] (Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 8
- Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 9
- Planet Zoo 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 13
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (Switch) — October 13
- Valor Mortis (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 13
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 14
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 15
- Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 15
- Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 15
- It Takes Two (Switch 2) — October 15
- Tormented Souls II (Switch 2) — October 15
- Toy Story 3: Complete Edition (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) — October 15
- Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) — October 15
- Lego Harry Potter Collection (Switch 2) — October 16
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (Switch 2) — October 16
- Resident Evil 3 (Switch 2) — October 16
- Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (Switch 2) — October 16
- Tales of Eternia Remastered (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 16
- Star Trek: Outposts Unknown (PC) — October 20
- Final Fantasy Resonance (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 22
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) — October 22
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 22
- One Piece: Grand Gourmet (PC, Switch, Switch 2, iOS, Android) — October 23
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Switch 2) — October 27
- Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy (PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 27
- Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5) — October 29
- Steins;Gate Re (Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October 29
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) — October 29
- Gear.Club Unlimited 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October, date TBA
- MXGP 26: The Official Game (PC, PS5, Xbox One) — October, date TBA
- We Were Here Tomorrow (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — October, date TBA
The 4 October 2026 Games Worth Watching
There are a lot of releases on the calendar, but a few games stand out from the rest. These are the titles most likely to attract the biggest audience.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Arrives October 2
The month starts strongly with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, arriving on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 2.
The new entry aims to push the series’ aerial combat further with a story-driven campaign, intense missions, and a bigger multiplayer experience.
Players can expect large-scale dogfights, different aircraft, and plenty of action in the skies. For fans of flight combat games, this could be one of the most exciting releases at the start of October.
Gears of War: E-Day Lands on October 6
Gears of War: E-Day takes players back to the beginning of the Locust invasion.
Rather than continuing the story from the later games, E-Day focuses on the event that changed the world of Gears of War forever. The game is being built with Unreal Engine 5, giving the developers room to create a much more detailed version of the series’ brutal battles.
The game will launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also be able to play it from day one.
That makes Gears of War: E-Day one of the easier big releases to recommend for Xbox and PC players.
Kingdom Hearts Collection Brings a Huge Adventure on October 8
For anyone who has never properly played Kingdom Hearts, October offers a great opportunity to catch up.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] is scheduled to arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on October 8. The collection brings together the major games and additional content from across the series.
The Kingdom Hearts story is famously complicated, but this collection gives new players a chance to experience the journey without having to track down multiple older releases.
If you want a game that can keep you busy for a very long time, this is easily one of the biggest releases in October.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Arrives October 22
October ends with another major franchise release as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for October 22.
The campaign moves the story toward a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, while Captain Price also returns with his own personal mission.
As expected from Call of Duty, the campaign is only part of the package. Multiplayer will play a major role, while DMZ is also set to return.
With the Call of Duty name behind it, Modern Warfare 4 will likely be one of the month’s biggest games regardless of the competition around it.
October Could Be One of 2026’s Biggest Gaming Months
The biggest problem with October is not a lack of games. It is deciding which ones are actually worth your time and money.
There are major releases spread across almost every week, along with remasters, expansions, new versions of older games, and several titles aimed at specific audiences.
For PC gamers, Ace Combat 8, Gears of War: E-Day, Planet Zoo 2, Phantom Blade Zero, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are among the biggest names to watch.
PlayStation and Xbox owners also have plenty to choose from, while Switch 2 continues to build an increasingly large library with several major ports and collections.
With the holiday gaming season just around the corner, October 2026 looks like a very expensive month for anyone trying to play everything.
The good news is that there is no shortage of choice. The bad news is that your wallet probably won’t enjoy it.
