Game Releases

The Classic Plus experience is getting new mechanics for "engaging depth." Rogue players, however, are already sharpening their pitchforks.

Pearl Abyss Europe CEO Lybee Park says limited review time and a pre-launch build kept critics from fully exploring Crimson Desert’s world, arguing that its 77 Metacritic score doesn't fully reflect the game’s strengths. The title has sold six million copies, received updates addressing controls and quest issues, and is slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in the first half of 2027.

No long walks, no ten NPCs asking players to retrieve their lost belongings and no open world filled with question marks: BOSS ARENA: The Goldilock One Trials strips away much of the usual RPG baggage and focuses almost entirely on combat and character builds. The action RPG has been available for free on Steam in version 1.0 since October 10.

Tekken 8’s Reina joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in December 2026 as the final Season Pass 3 DLC fighter. See pricing, platforms and the full Season 3 lineup.

Atari and Retro Games Ltd. have announced a $219.99 recreation of the Atari 800XL, due April 23, 2027, with a mechanical keyboard, HDMI output, 25 built-in games, and a Classic Mode for Atari BASIC and software loaded via USB. Original cartridge support is limited and remains unspecified, while internal hardware details are undisclosed and the required USB-C power cable is not included.

Tormented Souls 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026, with a physical Game-Key Card edition. Here is what to expect from the survival horror sequel.

Cyberfrags '69 combines the fast-paced movement of Titanfall 2 with the chaotic gameplay of classic arena shooters. The game is free to play on Steam and has been extremely well received by the community, with 98% positive reviews.

Valor Mortis, an unusual first-person Soulslike, launches today. However, early reviews are surprisingly mixed: While some critics see it as a genuine genre hit, others consider it little more than another Dark Souls clone.

Valor Mortis launches Oct 13 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC & Day-One Game Pass Ultimate. Explore One More Level's Napoleonic Soulslike with 60 FPS performance modes!

Turing Complete 2.0 swaps Godot for a custom engine and compiler, adds variable bit widths and a hint system, and breaks saves. Early access exit is due this year.

Metro 2039 could receive three boxed retail editions costing up to £259.99 in the UK. Its Collector's Edition will feature a wearable Spartan helmet, while PC editions reportedly contain download codes rather than game discs.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Patch 3.0 adds 16-player open lobbies with spectating, an Ozai rework, and Story Mode changes. Here is what is new in the update.

Sega says game creativity will remain human-led, although its Steam disclosure for Crazy Taxi: World Tour confirms that generative AI supported ideation for background objects, with no AI-generated content included in the final game.

One Piece: Grand Gourmet launches October 23 on Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android for $19.99. See the 400+ character roster, Sanji’s kitchen, and the details.

With Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to one of Steam's most popular zoo simulations arrives on October 13. Just one day before launch, the city-building game has already climbed to No. 2 on Germany's Steam top sellers chart, even surpassing EA Sports FC 27 and ARC Raiders. Worldwide, it currently ranks seventh.

Konami and Evil Empire launch Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on October 15 for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. See the price, cast, Arcana system and demo now.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2. Get the early access dates, pre-order bonuses, and Game Pass details.

Atlus released a Gallica character trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read her Follower perks, Mage Archetype unlocks, and the Switch 2 release date of November 12.

The five-minute clip is the first time we've seen Lucia fully playable. The clip also shows her wearing nothing at all, even as NPCs seem unbothered, indicating that the leaker probably has an earlier developer build.

Hideo Kojima revealed on his KOJI10 radio show that he has been approached for cameos in a major live-action film and a prominent anime title, though neither project has been named. The game creator, whose screen credits include Vivant and the Japanese dub of Zootopia 2, said he prefers playing fictional characters rather than himself.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered launches on iOS, iPadOS, and Android on October 29 for $19.99, with 47 missions, all DLC, online co-op, and broad gamepad support.

Tales of Eternia Remastered launches worldwide on October 16, 2026, on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. See the new modes, difficulties, and PC specs.

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden warned that Sony’s reported January 2028 disc-production shutdown could damage its brand by alienating loyal physical-game collectors. While acknowledging the convenience of digital downloads, which account for 82% of full-game unit sales, he argued that collectors remain an important audience despite physical software’s small revenue share.

Devsisters releases CookieRun: Kingdom's Mortal Flames update featuring Episode 11, Rajapendra Cookie of Mortality, and the Desert Raid Giant Sand Jelly Worm boss.

Capcom’s Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 remakes hit Switch 2 on Oct. 16, while Octopath Traveler I and II and Final Fantasy Resonance expand Square Enix’s HD-2D library.

What sounds like a simple parking simulator turns out to be an extensive racing sandbox with an open world and plenty of things to do. Steam players have been largely enthusiastic about the game's Early Access launch.

Enshrouded 1.0 leaves early access on October 15, 2026 for PC and PS5 with PS5 Pro support, though Keen Games delays the Xbox Series X|S version until spring 2027.

Monster Hunter Rise has appeared on iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with store listings live in select regions. Here is what we know about the soft launch.

Apple Arcade and Hipster Whale have announced Crossy Road Rush. The new spin-off of the Frogger classic launches on November 5 exclusively through the subscription service, featuring an adventure mode with 50 levels, a daily survival mode, and multiplayer for up to four players.

The free-to-play card-based RPG SPAM has climbed to the top of Steam's “Trending Free” category shortly after launch. The game has already attracted more than 7,000 concurrent players at its peak, and early reviews are mostly positive. It features an unusual gameplay concept that promises a surprising amount of tactical depth with just four cards per player.

AION 2 is off to a strong start with nearly 400,000 concurrent Steam players. Its reviews, however, paint a different picture.

The PS3 emulator RPCS3 has been ported to the PS4, thanks to independent developers and the homebrew community. The multiplatform, open-source emulator has recently seen a large number of potentially AI-assisted ports to platforms that are not officially supported.

Denuvo has asked a California federal court to authorize subpoenas to Valve, Reddit, and Discord to identify “voices38,” an anonymous game cracker accused of circumventing its DRM protection on 26 titles. The company is also investigating cryptocurrency transactions it alleges are linked to the cracker, though it has not disclosed the basis for that connection.

Nintendo is giving away two new Swtich games in the My Mario franchise for free. The Swtich games expand the children's universe of the existing line with Peach and Luigi.

Developer Belmante has demonstrated a native Windows port of Super Mario Bros. Wonder running at roughly 60 FPS on an RTX 3050 laptop without emulation, though minor graphical glitches and occasional frame-rate drops remain. The project uses recompiled C++ code and an NVN-to-Vulkan translation layer, with further optimization, integrated GPU testing and a public release of the currently private repository planned.

With the DLSS Swapper mod, players can now apply DLSS 5 to the original Doom. The move arguably also opens the door to remastering other DOS games.

Sloclap and Kepler Interactive are bringing Sifu, the 2022 Kung Fu game, to mobile devices later this month. With support for touch controls and a controller, the game will be available on Android and iOS for less than $10. The PC version is also currently on sale on Steam.

Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 phase 2 is live until October 20 with Roxy's debut and a Promeia rerun. Here is everything to know before version 3.3 launches on October 21.

Echo Weaver launches October 8 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Explore time-loop mechanics, knowledge-based metroidbrainia gameplay, and complete PC system specs.

007: First Light’s free Extended Operations DLC lets players drive the Aston Martin Valhalla, but confines the experience to four score-chasing Valhalla Protocol missions in TacSim rather than the main campaign. Released on October 1 alongside Update 1.3.0, it also adds Jungle Heist, while the broader update introduces New Game+, Photo Mode, a campaign-unlocked “00” difficulty and more than 700 fixes.

Former PlayStation Studios chairman Shawn Layden criticized Xbox Game Pass as a “casino” where “the house always wins,” arguing that day-one subscription releases undermine developers’ ability to recoup costs through full-price sales. He doubled down on his concerns about the model’s sustainability, contrasted Xbox’s approach with Sony’s, and noted that Microsoft has not published Game Pass-specific profit figures.

Fate/Grand Order NA's Faerie Sugoroku Insect Cage Game runs through October 15 with Kazuradrop and Meltryllis banners, a new Craft Essence, and half AP.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning some perfect scores in its first reviews and generating plenty of excitement on Reddit. The combination of fast-paced arcade racing and a roguelite campaign is receiving particular praise, although a few weaknesses remain.

A homebrew Switch emulator is now available to test on jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles. The project is based on Eden, the open-source Switch emulator, and is called ProsperoEden, which allows gamers to play Switch titles on Sony's current-generation home console.

Remedy has revealed a roadmap of new features and content it plans to add to Control Resonant. This includes photo mode as well as a 'New Game++' mode.

Ember Lab has delayed Kena: Scars of Kosmora to 2027 on PS5 and PC. Explore all new story details, Alchemystic Temples, and the crystalline canine mount right now.

Final Fantasy Resonance launches October 22 on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2. Read the full HD-2D preview details, vision summon mechanics, and demo save transfer info.

Ubisoft Toronto is hiring again for the Splinter Cell Remake. Here is what Ubisoft has officially confirmed, what remains a rumor, and what is still unknown to date.

Permafrost launches in PC Early Access on October 9, 2026. See the October 2 playtest details, solo and four-player co-op support and the full system requirements.

Neverness to Everness version 1.4 is live with Blackbird, Akane Rin on October 21, the Pukaland theme park and new Porsche cars. The update runs until November 11.