October 2026 Video Game Releases: Gears of War, Call of Duty, and More

Are you ready for one of the busiest Octobers in gaming history? Thanks to GTA 6's November launch, a ton of huge games have shifted to October 2026, and your wallet might not survive.

If you own a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, or PC, you're eating well this month. The lineup is absolutely stacked, from blockbuster shooters to beloved RPGs and remasters.

Kicking things off on October 1, you've got End of Abyss, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted DLC, and Octopath Traveler 1 & 2. Then October 2 brings Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The first week wraps up with Aion on October 5 and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on October 6.

But October 6 is when things really explode: Gears of War: E-Day and Star Wars: Galactic Racer both launch. The momentum continues with Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Forever Ago, Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III], and Order of the Sinking Star on October 8. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen hits Switch 2 on October 9.

Mid-month gets even crazier. October 13 brings SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, Valor Mortis, and Planet Zoo 2. Then Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on October 14, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and It Takes Two on October 15, and a trio of Resident Evil titles (Resident Evil 2 Deluxe, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold) on October 16.

The latter half of October doesn't let up. Hearthstone: Black Empire and Star Trek: Outposts Unknown drop on October 20. Then October 22 is a massive day with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Final Fantasy Resonance. One Piece: Grand Gourmet arrives October 23, Hunter's Moon on October 26, Minecraft on Switch 2 on October 27, and Hello Kitty Party Land on October 29. Phantom Blade 0 and The Wolf Among Us Remastered also launch on October 29.

And that's just October! November kicks off with Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3, and the month includes World of Warcraft: Forever, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, Stellar Blade on Switch 2, and the big one: Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19. December brings Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Rayman Legends Retold, Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2, and more. The hype train continues into 2027 with Metro 2039, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Fable, and Persona 4 Revival.

So, which game are you most hyped for? Will you be picking up any of these day one, or are you waiting for a sale? Let us know in the comments!