More than 20 video game titles are scheduled to arrive in October 2026, spanning action, role-playing, horror, simulation and racing genres, according to a release calendar compiled by Demokratis.co.id from Pocket Gamers and Game8. The lineup covers PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside entirely new games, the month includes remasters and ports of older titles brought to newer consoles.
Why it matters
A month this crowded gives players on every major platform something to plan around, and it shows publishers are still supporting the original Switch while preparing releases for its successor. The mix of new franchises, returning series and refreshed classics also means the October schedule is not dominated by a single genre or audience.
The headliners
Demokratis.co.id lists Gears of War: E-Day among the month's biggest action releases. It is set for October 6, 2026 on Xbox and PC, with a story built around Emergence Day, the period when the franchise's central conflict began.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer lands the same day on PC, Xbox and PS5. Rather than adventure or combat, it centers on high-speed racing competition, a different angle for the Star Wars name.
Horror fans get Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival on October 8 for PC, Xbox and PS5. The game blends action with survival horror from a first-person view, and players will encounter the series' iconic figure Pinhead as they move through the Hellraiser world.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen follows on October 9, scheduled for PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, bringing the Dragon's Dogma 2 content to the platforms on the calendar.
Planet Zoo 2 arrives October 13 as a simulation game in which players construct and run a zoo, managing both the environment and the animal collection. It is listed for PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Castlevania returns on October 15 with Belmont's Curse, a 2D action-exploration title led by protagonist Rose Belmont.
Final Fantasy Resonance, set for October 22, takes a pixel art visual approach with a character-based battle system; the abilities within the game are called Visions. It is listed for PC, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for October 23 and centers on conflict on the Korean Peninsula after an invasion by North Korea that threatens global stability, according to the calendar. PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 are among its platforms.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet also releases October 23 for PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, aimed at fans of the anime franchise.
Phantom Blade Zero closes the month's headline slate on October 29 for PS5 and PC, a date Demokratis.co.id notes was confirmed through the PlayStation Blog. In the United States and some other regions, the release is listed for October 28. Developed by S-Game, the action RPG combines wuxia elements with a visual style the developer calls Kungfupunk. Players take the role of Soul, an assassin working against a limited window of time to uncover who is behind a conspiracy.
Remasters, ports and the rest of the calendar
The month also brings updated versions of existing games. Kingdom Hearts Collection is set for October 8 on PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch 2. Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 receive Switch 2 versions on October 16, adding to the month's horror options. The Wolf Among Us Remastered arrives October 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered opens the schedule on October 1, joined at the start of the month by End of Abyss, Ghost of Yotei: Echoes of Sekigahara and Octopath Traveler 1 & 2, per Demokratis.co.id.
The outlet notes that the October calendar includes titles with widely different concepts and characters, with some continuing established franchises and others offering new approaches to play.
For players, the practical question is which of these dates hold. Watch for platform holders and publishers to confirm or adjust launch days as October 2026 approaches, particularly for Phantom Blade Zero's regional timing.
