What to Play in October 2026: New Releases for PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

Dozens of games are released every month on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, making it easy to get lost among the releases. We have selected the most interesting new titles of the month: major single-player adventures, cooperative projects, and online games with regular updates. For each game, we've included the release date, platforms, and a purchase link, so you can jump straight to the project you're interested in.

In October 2026, players can look forward to an impressive lineup of single-player releases for every taste: the atmospheric adventure Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the dark first-person action-soulslike Valor Mortis, and the thrilling, fast-paced arcade racing simulator Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Below are all the key October single-player releases, along with their release dates and platforms.

A dark action-adventure set deep within a mysterious underground complex. What begins as a routine anomaly investigation devolves into a terrifying journey through the ruins of a forgotten world, where every corner serves as a grim reminder of a past catastrophe. At the center of End of Abyss is Sel, a technician who ventures into the hazardous abandoned facility after intercepting a cryptic signal.

Survival demands constant adaptation: upgrading gear, finding unconventional solutions, and battling overwhelming monstrous threats. The oppressive subterranean atmosphere and a growing sense of hopelessness ensure that every step deeper becomes a genuine test of endurance.

A story expansion that uncovers Atsu’s past while simultaneously advancing the events of her present. The narrative unfolds across two timelines: in the present day, the heroine ventures into a new valley that has fallen under the control of the Serpent and his "Vipers" gang. There, she encounters Nagato — a man she knew well many years ago.

Flashbacks transport Atsu back to the year 1600 and the events of the Battle of Sekigahara. This journey into the past reveals more about the heroine’s fate, pivotal moments in her life, and the circumstances leading up to her return home. Alongside the new storyline, the expansion introduces new enemies, heavy weaponry, armor sets, and cosmetic dyes.

A racing game set in the Star Wars universe, unfolding in the Outer Rim — a region where gambling, lawlessness, and underground entertainment thrive. Pilots secure backing from criminal syndicates by competing in hazardous desert track races, while distinct ship classes offer unique handling characteristics and performance specs.

At the heart of the story is Shade, a lone pilot competing in the illegal underground circuit known as the Galactic League. For her, the races represent more than just a shot at glory and credits — they are an opportunity to confront her past and settle personal scores. Every race in Star Wars: Galactic Racer becomes a high-stakes battle where not only victory and reputation are on the line, but the driver's very fate.

A narrative horror shooter inspired by Hellraiser. The game follows the protagonist, Aidan, as he attempts to rescue his friend Sunny from a hellish labyrinth. Standing in his way are the infamous Pinhead and his cult of Cenobites. In combat, the protagonist can utilize terrestrial weaponry alongside the mysterious puzzle box.

The main protagonist of Silver Pines is private investigator Red Walker, who arrives in the enigmatic town of Silver Pines to investigate the disappearance of musician Eddie Velvet. Throughout his search, he must interact with strange local residents, uncover hidden paths, and gradually unlock new areas of the town.

The gameplay blends elements of metroidvania and classic survival horror. A restricted inventory, scarce resources, dangerous adversaries, and demanding boss encounters force players to manage their ammunition and medical supplies with care. Any item found could prove vital in a critical moment.

Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred sets off north in search of redemption. This road-trip adventure turns into a journey through picturesque landscapes, encounters with eccentric people, and memories that gradually piece together the protagonist's personal story.

The story of Forever Ago touches on themes of unfulfilled dreams, loss, and regret, while simultaneously weaving a tale of courage, hope, and genuine friendship. Along the way, the fates, beliefs, and struggles of the characters he meets unfold, with each new encounter helping Alfred see his own past in a new light.

A dynamic shooter set in a unique paper world where weapons, enemies, and the environment appear as if they were cut from sheets of paper. The gameplay combines shooting with spectacular kicks, reminiscent of moves from classic 90s shooters.

An expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 shifts the action to the snow-covered region of Norgan — a desolate northern land home to ancient fortresses and perilous dungeons. Here, heroes will face powerful new adversaries and explore a dedicated new territory. The expansion also introduces 12 new challenges, seamlessly integrated into the game's existing world. Arisen and Pawns gain access to additional appearance options, including new hairstyles and tattoos.

A dark action game from the creators of Ghostrunner, set in a 19th-century Europe disfigured by war and plague. Players step into the shoes of William, a Napoleonic soldier resurrected from the dead and granted power over forces that transcend human nature. Every battle is a trial, and every death — an opportunity to grow stronger. A system of parries, dashes, and visceral execution moves provides ample space for tactical execution, while the arsenal of weaponry is augmented by supernatural abilities fueled by dark energy.

Beneath your feet lie the ruins of an alternate Europe, where plague-stricken guardsmen have mutated into monstrosities, and the land itself harbors secrets capable of altering the course of the war. The narrative weaves historical events with horror and mysticism, turning familiar names into key figures within a nightmare conspiracy.

Also, don't miss our interview with the Valor Mortis developers at gamescom 2026.

Planet Zoo 2 builds upon the core concept of the original zoo simulator, offering a more grand and detailed approach to managing wildlife habitats. The game features enhanced graphics, updated animal behavior systems, and new tools for designing themed areas. Among the standout additions are fully functional freshwater and marine aquariums, allowing players to house schools of fish, sea turtles, reef sharks, and other aquatic life while fine-tuning ecosystem parameters and equipment.

Another major addition is the aviaries — spacious bird enclosures crafted with meticulous attention to detail that allow visitors to walk right inside. Furthermore, zoo development is now more closely tied to wildlife conservation: players can participate in international environmental programs, restore damaged ecosystems, and reintroduce raised animals back into the wild. The central focus rests not only on creating a visually striking park, but also on preserving its inhabitants and their natural habitats.

The sequel to the boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun sends the protagonist to even more perilous corners of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players will navigate gigantic hive megastructures, dense tropical jungles, and other grim biomes, each serving as an arena for fast-paced, relentless firefights. Survival will demand quick reflexes, precise aim, and constant movement.

The arsenal is expanded with new weaponry, while enemy variety and lethality force players to adapt their tactics on the fly. The campaign also features a more non-linear structure, making exploration and combat more varied, and the overall playthrough more expansive and action-packed.

The blood curse returns to the Castlevania universe in a modern 2D action game focused on exploration, crafted by the creators of Dead Cells. Set in the year 1499, 23 years after the events of Dracula's Curse, medieval Paris burns as monsters emerge from the shadows. The heiress of Trevor Belmont, armed with the legendary "Vampire Killer" whip, journey from the streets of the engulfed city into a sinister castle to halt the impending doom.

The combat system is built around the whip, which is utilized not only for striking but also for traversal, allowing players to chain together attacks and acrobatic maneuvers. Rounding out the arsenal are various weapons and abilities that demand a tactical approach in battle and thorough exploration of the grim locations.

The expansion expands exploration mechanics and continues the adventures of Kliff, Oonga, and Damiana. Journeys are no longer restricted to land: with scuba gear, players can dive underwater to explore hidden locations, while ships allow for plotting new routes to reach previously inaccessible areas.

The building system has also been overhauled. Your personal home can be freely rebuilt, customized in layout and exterior appearance to tailor the living space to your preferences.

The narrative of Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown unfolds against the backdrop of fresh turmoil in Pywel. Kliff, Oonga, and Damiana press on in search of answers regarding their purpose, striving to understand their place in a rapidly changing world.

Set in an otherworldly dungeon divided among and inhabited by all manner of creatures, Stupid Never Dies centers on a zombie at the very bottom of the local monster hierarchy. To alter his fate and save a frozen girl, he must fight his way through dangerous adversaries.

As the journey progresses, the hero grows stronger, using found items to upgrade his abilities and craft various modifications. Combat, resource gathering, and character progression will help him gradually draw closer to his ultimate goal — bringing the girl back to life.

Also, don't miss the VGTimes interview with the Stupid Never Dies developers at gamescom 2026.

The third and final entry in the Remothered horror trilogy takes place thirteen months after the disappearance of six young girls in Sicily. Susan, the mother of one of the missing girls, receives a mysterious recording and becomes convinced that her daughter might still be alive. Following the clues, she travels to the abandoned Ashmann family estate on the slopes of Mount Etna — the very place where the entire story is believed to have begun. The game concludes the narrative arcs of the previous installments (Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain), while remaining an accessible standalone experience for newcomers.

Stealth, exploration, and surviving encounters with relentless pursuers once again form the core of the gameplay. A new hypnosis mechanic enables Susan to interact with objects, uncover suppressed memories, and reveal hidden passages. Throughout her investigation, the heroine must unearth the secrets of the Cristo Moriente convent and trace the true origins of the Red Nun legend.

Set on the lower levels of a space station torn apart by wealth and corruption, the game puts players in charge of a shop where the clientele is dubious and the merchandise even worse. The goal is to earn enough money to buy out the shop before rent suffocates the business. Rent escalates constantly, even after successful weeks; fall behind on payments, and the establishment loses its appeal, driving away customers and sending revenues plunging.

At the start, you must choose a specialization: gunsmith, chemist, fence, farmer, or trader. This choice dictates both the pace of growth and the immediate hazards you'll encounter. Every commodity carries its own profit margin and distinct consequences: arms attract inspections and permit checks, while contraband triggers raids. Customers must also be evaluated on sight, as the person across the counter could be a security officer, a revolutionary, or someone simply gauging your usefulness.

At the center of the story is a mysterious man in a hat, exiled by a enigmatic Order. Set on the path of vengeance, he embarks on a journey across the Wulin, gradually uncovering its darkest secrets and the mysteries of his own past. The core gameplay revolves around fast-paced, spectacular combat inspired by classic Chinese martial arts cinema. Players will experience intense duels, striking techniques, and dynamic encounters where speed, precision, and skill are paramount.

An updated version of the Telltale Games adventure based on the Fables comic series. Set in a gritty New York City, the story follows iconic fairytale characters hiding among ordinary humans. The protagonist is Bigby Wolf, the Big Bad Wolf turned Sheriff of Fabletown, who is investigating a series of gruesome murders.

Gameplay combines detective work, tense dialogue choices, and moral dilemmas that shape the narrative and influence relationships between characters. The updated release features enhanced graphics, improved lighting, and technical refinements while preserving the atmosphere of a dark noir thriller.

Also, don't miss the VGTimes interview with the game director of The Wolf Among Us Remastered at gamescom 2026.

The spectacular co-op action game Gears of War: E-Day, thrilling aerial dogfights in Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve, and an engaging cooperative adventure in We Were Here Tomorrow — all the new co-op releases of October 2026 in a single roundup.

An aerial action game centered on high-speed dogfights and piloting modern combat aircraft. The campaign unfolds across vast skies where detailed cloud coverage and dynamic lighting directly impact both the flow and visual experience of battle.

The gameplay of Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve blends accessible arcade flight physics with an extensive arsenal of weaponry. Aircraft can engage threats across multiple fronts simultaneously, destroying air and ground targets to turn the skies into an arena of large-scale combat.

The events of the game unfold fourteen years prior to the original Gears of War. Focusing on Emergence Day, the story recounts the moment monstrous enemies first erupted from beneath the earth, plunging the world into chaos. At the heart of the narrative are young Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they endure the initial hours of the catastrophe and join a desperate fight for survival.

Beyond the story campaign, the game offers updated online modes. The cooperative Horde Siege mode builds upon the classic wave-defense formula, introducing large-scale maps, joint objectives, and battles against formidable bosses. Competitive players can test their skills in the overhauled PvP Versus mode, complete with new arenas and an updated movement system that preserves the series' signature cover-based firefights.

A cooperative roguelite detective game where you must solve a murder aboard a moving train. The standout feature is procedural generation: every run features a different train layout, different passengers, different clues, and a different killer. Four detectives take on the case, and none of them take the investigation too seriously.

The core gameplay mechanics are classic: search compartments and luggage, tail passengers, and examine bodies for evidence. However, Fatal Train adds chaos to the mix — at any moment, the train can catch fire, get struck by lightning, or become haunted by ghosts.

A new cooperative adventure in the We Were Here series places two heroes trapped inside mysterious pods at the center of an unusual facility. Beyond the glass lies an unfamiliar world filled with strange mechanisms, while a calm voice delivers tasks and hands out the necessary tools. As they progress, the protagonists uncover more about their surroundings, though every answer only leads to deeper mysteries.

The gameplay relies heavily on asymmetrical puzzles that demand constant communication and mutual trust. Frequently separated by walls and obstacles, the characters can interact solely via walkie-talkie — describing what they see to one another and piecing together disparate clues. Solving these puzzles not only helps them advance through the facility, but also gradually unravels its secrets and the true cause of what transpired.

Also, don't miss the VGTimes interview with the We Were Here Tomorrow developers.

October's major online releases are headlined by the long-awaited global launch of the large-scale MMORPG AION 2, built on Unreal Engine 5, and the next installment in the legendary military shooter franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, featuring a wide variety of multiplayer battles.

The sequel to the popular MMORPG makes the skies a vital part of its game world. Atreia is designed around verticality from the ground up, turning flight from a simple mode of transportation into the core of both exploration and combat. Playing as a Daeva, the player is drawn into a large-scale war with battles raging on land and in the air alike, transforming the environment into a fully three-dimensional battlefield.

The narrative centers on the conflict between the Elyos and Asmodians — two factions shaped differently by an ancient catastrophe, each holding its own vision for the future of Atreia. The massive open world far surpasses the original AION in scale, constantly immersing players in military clashes where altitude, maneuvers, and aerial control are key. Unreal Engine 5 delivers visually stunning combat, cementing aerial dogfights and skyward battles as a defining feature of the gameplay experience.

We also have an interview with the AION 2 creators from gamescom 2026 — don't miss it!

The game continues the story of a massive military conflict in a gritty and intense Call of Duty: Modern Warfare experience, as North Korea invades the Korean Peninsula. While young South Korean soldiers fight to hold the crumbling frontline, Captain Price leads a covert operation of his own, gradually exposing the shadow forces behind the escalating global crisis.

The campaign spans multiple global theaters — from the trenches of Korea and fierce urban combat in New York to night operations with the SAS in Mumbai and high-speed chases across Paris. The story emphasizes the toll of war, the personal motivations driving the characters, and the rapid escalation of a conflict that quickly grows beyond a local crisis. Alongside the single-player campaign, the game offers a multiplayer suite with realistic gunplay and tactical movement, as well as the DMZ mode, where every deployment hinges on resource gathering, high-stakes extraction risk, and split-second tactical decisions.

Single-player games are designed for a solo experience, focusing on story, atmosphere, and character development. Co-op and multiplayer projects involve playing together with other people.

Most modern story-driven games feature a choice system that affects how events unfold, so replaying can lead to a different ending or unlock new plot branches.

On most consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), an active subscription to the respective online service is required. On PC, a subscription is usually not necessary.

Many modern games support cross-play, allowing you to play with friends on different devices. However, support depends on the specific project.

A live service game is a project that receives regular updates and new content, staying supported by the developers over a long period.

Usually, you just need to register, download the game client or app, and follow the instructions to create a character and begin.

Many online games are free-to-play but may contain in-game purchases. Some projects require a one-time purchase or a subscription fee.

New players are often offered starter packs, registration bonuses, exclusive items, or in-game currency to help them get a head start.

The list of games for the month is before you — ranging from massive single-player adventures to cooperative projects and online games with a vibrant community. Each release is interesting in its own way: some offer a deep plot and atmosphere, others focus on hours of gameplay with friends, while others are regularly updated and keep you engaged for months.

If you don't know where to start, consider the platform and genre: for those who love exploring worlds alone, story-driven actions and RPGs are a better fit, while fans of joint playthroughs should check out the cooperative section. System requirements and prices for each game can be checked directly on the game's page — links are provided in each block.

We update this feature every month, removing past releases and adding current new titles, so it's convenient to keep this page bookmarked. If any project has been undeservedly overlooked or if you want to share your impressions of a game that's already out — let us know in the comments, and we'll discuss it together.