In the fall, we can be sure of three things. Falling leaves, annoying puddles, and new video games. We’re entering the release-packed period, so this October is full of exciting new titles. Here are the games that are particularly interesting.
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Ghost of Yōtei
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Release date: October 2, 2025
Ghost of Yōtei is the next chapter in the acclaimed open-world action-adventure saga launched by Ghost of Tsushima. This installment transports you to the untamed wilderness of Hokkaido, a stark contrast to the familiar shores of Tsushima. You will step into the boots of a new protagonist, a female samurai warrior whose path is intertwined with the island’s mystical lore and the looming threat of a new enemy. The game expands on the praised combat system. However, it’s introducing a more refined and brutal approach to swordplay while deepening the stealth mechanics that define the Ghost.
We will explore a vast, snow-covered landscape dominated by the formidable Mount Yōtei, uncovering ancient secrets and forging a new legend. The game’s core appeal lies in its narrative. It will explore profound themes of duty, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and the necessity of change.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Release date: October 2, 2025
Nintendo brings two of the most celebrated 3D platformers back with enhanced visuals and new features. This collection includes updated versions of the original games. The enhanced games offer improved resolution, refined user interfaces, and additional content like new Storybook chapters. Players can enjoy a new Assist Mode, which provides extra health and recovery options, making the games more accessible to newcomers.
The bundle also supports amiibo functionality and includes a Soundtrack Mode for enjoying the iconic music.
Battlefield 6
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X
- Release date: October 10, 2025
Battlefield 6 marks the eighteenth installment in the long-running first-person shooter series. The game returns to a modern setting, with a single-player campaign set in 2027. It centers on a conflict between a fractured NATO and a private military company. The multiplayer brings back the classic four-class system (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon) and familiar modes like Conquest and Rush, alongside a new Escalation mode.
Development was influenced by fan-favorite titles Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4. Hence, it’s aiming for a more serious tone after the mixed reception of Battlefield 2042. Gameplay enhancements include a new Kinesthetic Combat System for improved movement and an emphasis on environmental destruction. It allows players to demolish buildings and create new tactical pathways on sprawling maps designed for both infantry and vehicle combat.
Little Nightmares III
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Release date: October 10, 2025
Little Nightmares III expands on the series’ signature puzzle-platforming horror. The story follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone. They navigate the surreal, disturbing world of the Nowhere, seeking an escape. For the first time in the franchise, players can face the challenges through online co-op, controlling one character each, or play solo with an AI companion.
The core gameplay revolves around cooperation. Low is using a bow and arrow, while Alone is wielding a wrench to solve environmental puzzles and overcome obstacles. Together, they must traverse treacherous locations like the Necropolis, evading monstrous Residents in a constant game of hide-and-seek. The game maintains its atmospheric tension while introducing a new dynamic through its two-player focus.
Jurassic World Evolution 3
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X
- Release date: October 21, 2025
The new game from Frontier Developments expands the park management simulation with significant new features. For the first time in the series, players can nurture generations of dinosaurs through a comprehensive breeding system, raising juvenile versions of over 70 species, each with unique male and female variants. These family units exhibit new social behaviors and interactions.
The game introduces a globetrotting campaign with a new narrative and non-linear scenarios. Creative tools have been enhanced with intuitive terrain sculpting, texture brushes, and modular building for more detailed park customization. A key innovation is the Frontier Workshop, which allows for cross-platform sharing of parks and creations. Management systems are also refined. As a result, security cameras and a Maintenance ATV team will help manage park safety and dinosaur containment more effectively.
Ninja Gaiden 4
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X
- Release date: October 21, 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4, co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, marks the return of the legendary hack-and-slash series. The game introduces a new protagonist, a young ninja prodigy named Yakumo, whose story intertwines with the iconic Ryu Hayabusa. We will visit a near-future Tokyo afflicted by an ancient evil. The narrative follows Yakumo’s battle against cybernetic soldiers and otherworldly creatures.
The gameplay fuses Team Ninja’s precise combat with PlatinumGames’ signature stylish action. Players can utilize new abilities like Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform weapons, alongside classic moves such as the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The game aims to be both challenging for veterans and accessible for newcomers, offering customizable difficulty settings.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X
- Release date: October 21, 2025
There were times when even the biggest fans lost hope that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 would ever come out. Fortunately, this saga can find its happy ending. The sequel to the cult Bloodlines is a single-player action RPG that takes us to a snow-covered, 21st-century Seattle. Players control Phyre, a centuries-old Elder vampire awakened from a long slumber. The story sees Phyre navigating the city’s complex vampire politics, caught between warring factions of the Camarilla. The game is played from a first-person perspective, combining physical attacks with vampiric Disciplines.
Players choose one of six clans: Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim, Ventrue, Toreador, or Lasombra. Despite the initial information, none of them will be sold as a DLCl. It’s crucial because the clan defines the protagonist’s core abilities, though they can acquire powers from other clans. Gameplay revolves around combat, exploration, and dialogue, where choices shape Phyre’s reputation and relationships. A core mechanic is feeding on human blood, which replenishes health and powers, while trying to avoid breaking the Masquerade and exposing the existence of vampires.
Painkiller
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X
- Release date: October 21, 2025
Painkiller from Anshar Studios is a modern reboot of the classic fast-paced first-person shooter. The story casts the player as a soul condemned to Purgatory, who is given a chance at redemption by battling the demonic hordes of a fallen angel. Gameplay is built around high-speed action, with players jumping, dashing, and using a grappling hook to navigate vast, gothic environments while fighting legions of demons and titanic bosses.
The game features an arsenal of new and classic infernal weapons. It can be played solo or in online co-op for up to three players. Players can choose from one of four distinct characters, each with unique perks. A tarot card system allows players to upgrade their abilities, and they can rank up to expand their weapon arsenal, adding a layer of progression to the relentless action.
Dispatch
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
- Release date: October 22, 2025
It’s the debut game of AdHoc Studio, created by developers from a few well-known studios, including Telltale Games and Ubisoft. This narrative-driven, single-player game blends superhero action with workplace comedy. The story follows Robert Robertson, formerly the hero Mecha Man, who is forced into a desk job as a dispatcher after his suit is destroyed. Players manage a team of rehabilitated ex-supervillains, deciding who to send to various emergencies across the city.
The core gameplay balances strategic decision-making on a city map with choice-driven interactions in the office. Every decision, from conversations with the dysfunctional team to deployment choices, impacts relationships, hero allegiances, and the overarching story. Players must navigate office politics and personal relationships while also working to rebuild their own mech suit. The game features an RPG-like structure, with heroes possessing different stats that can be upgraded.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Release date: October 23, 2025
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a high-definition remaster of the beloved original tower defense game. This updated version retains the charm and strategic gameplay of the classic while introducing modern enhancements. Players can expect upscaled HD graphics, new bonus levels, and fresh game modes like Cloudy Day, which challenges players with limited sunlight, and Rest In Peace, a hardcore permadeath mode.
Local co-op and PvP modes add a social dimension, while the updated Tree of Wisdom offers unlockable visual options. With its nostalgic appeal and thoughtful updates, Replanted bridges the gap between longtime fans and new players, celebrating 15 years of franchise history.
The Outer Worlds 2
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X,
- Release date: October 29, 2025
The upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment is a sequel to the acclaimed 2019 action role-playing game. Set in the Arcadia star system, a colony dominated by megacorporations, players assume the role of an Earth Directorate agent investigating mysterious rifts threatening the colony’s stability.
The game retains its predecessor’s first-person perspective and branching dialogue system while introducing enhanced visuals, expanded weaponry, and new gameplay mechanics. With a narrative centered on a factional conflict between the Protectorate and Auntie’s Choice, the sequel promises a rich blend of combat, stealth, and decision-making.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Release date: October 29, 2025
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a comprehensive compilation celebrating the iconic fighting franchise’s early years. This collection includes multiple versions of the first four Mortal Kombat games, alongside handheld entries and spin-offs: MK Mythologies: Sub-Zero and the infamous MK: Special Forces.
Notably, it features the first public release of the WaveNet version of UMK3, previously considered lost. The package offers online multiplayer with rollback netcode, a “Fatality Trainer” mode, and unlockable hidden content. Additionally, it serves as an interactive documentary, featuring exclusive interviews with original developers like Ed Boon and John Tobias, rare concept art, and archival materials. This collection is both a nostalgic tribute and an educational dive into the MK’s groundbreaking legacy.
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