October 2025 is shaping up to be one of the wildest months in gaming history. Seriously, it feels like every studio circled this month on their calendar and said, “Yep, drop it then.” We’ve got long-awaited sequels, spooky-season horror treats, massive open-world RPGs, and even a few indies that might steal the spotlight from the AAA giants. Whether you’re into fast-paced shooters, cozy-but-creepy adventures, or 100-hour grindfests, October’s release schedule has something with your name on it.
So grab your backlog tracker (and maybe start prepping your wallet), because here are the 21 most anticipated games releasing in October 2025 — ranked not by sales charts, but by sheer hype, buzz, and the “can’t-wait-to-play” factor.
1) Ghost of Yōtei
Release: Oct 2, 2025 • Platforms: PS5
Sucker Punch is back with a snowy, spiritual successor vibe to Tsushima—new region, fresh traversal tricks, and that moody, cinematic swordplay PlayStation’s known for. Early looks suggest open-world stealth, brutal duels, and folklore-tinged side stories that beg to be photo-moded to death. If you’re itching for prestige single-player in spooky season, this is your October opener.
2) The Outer Worlds 2
Release: Oct 29, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Obsidian is back with another trip to the Halcyon-verse, but this time you’re venturing into a brand-new star system. Expect sharp writing, weird factions, and plenty of “should I laugh or feel bad about this” moral choices. The humor is still razor-edged, the combat has been tweaked for smoother gunplay, and there’s way more customization for both your character and your companions. If you loved the first game’s blend of Fallout-style RPG freedom and satirical sci-fi, this sequel looks like it’s doubling down on all of it — bigger worlds, bigger consequences, and bigger laughs. A perfect way to close out October with a bang.
3) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Bundle)
Release: Oct 2, 2025 • Platforms: Switch
Nintendo’s bringing back two of the most joyous platformers ever made in a single package. Expect silky gravity puzzles, dazzling orchestrations, and enough star collecting to keep you smiling for weeks. Perfect palate cleanser between grittier fall blockbusters—and a sweet flex for Switch owners late in the generation.
4) Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Release: Oct 3, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
JRPG fans, assemble. The next Digimon Story promises timeline hijinks, deeper partner bonds, and a battle system that tinkers with turn order in clever ways. If you enjoyed Cyber Sleuth, this looks like the ambitious follow-up you’ve been waiting for—bigger cast, broader worlds, and plenty of late-game team-crafting rabbit holes.
5) Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
Release: Oct 9, 2025 • Platforms: PC & Mobile
An anime-styled online adventure with a new “Star Resonance” upgrade track that leans into co-op dungeons and flashy class synergies. It’s positioned as a big seasonal refresh with content that’s finally tuned for endgame grinders—think raids that reward mechanical mastery instead of just power creep.
6) Little Nightmares – Enhanced Edition
Release: Oct 10, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, “NS2” (per lists), PC
Whether you’re new to the series or returning, this spiffed-up edition leans into high-fidelity creep factor—crisper shadows, nastier sound design, and some “how did they animate that” monster encounters. A tight, unsettling weekend binge that fits the October mood perfectly.
7) Battlefield 6
Release: Oct 10, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
DICE is steering the franchise back toward all-out war with large-scale destruction, vehicles everywhere, and class-driven squad play. Expect big tech toys, chaotic weather moments, and the kind of “did you see that?” sandbox gifs that made Battlefield a highlight of LAN nights and Discord clips.
8) Ball x Pit
Release: Oct 15, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Indie curveball alert. On paper it’s a physics-y action-puzzler; in practice it’s the kind of “one more run” game that’ll swallow your evening. Precise inputs, devilish arenas, and a deceptively deep skill ceiling—this could be October’s sleeper hit for streamers who love high-score chases.
9) Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Release: Oct 16, 2025 • Platforms: Switch (and next-gen Nintendo hardware per listings)
Legends: Arceus showed how fresh Pokémon can feel with semi-open zones and research-loop exploration. Z-A pushes that forward with a stylized city hub, revamped traversal, and field encounters that make the world feel busy and alive. A cozy fall grind with that irresistible Poké-collecting dopamine.
10) Keeper
Release: Oct 17, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
A quirky, creative adventure from the Double Fine orbit that mixes colorful art, tactile puzzle mechanics, and character-driven humor. Expect clever environmental problems and solutions that reward “hmm… what if I…” experimentation. One for players who love charm over bombast.
11) Jurassic World Evolution 3
Release: Oct 21, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
More dinos, smarter simulations, and expanded park systems—this sequel is built for scenario tinkerers and creativity goblins. The promise: sharper AI (escape artists!), richer genetics, and flexible biomes that let you go from pristine theme park to controlled chaos in a heartbeat.
12) Ninja Gaiden 4
Release: Oct 21, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The king of high-speed, high-execution action is back. Gaiden has always lived or died on combat feel, and early hands-on chatter points to deliciously responsive movesets and boss patterns that demand learning, not brute force. Sharpen those parries.
13) Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2
Release: Oct 21, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
After a long, twisty dev road, Bloodlines 2 is finally poised to deliver a moody, choice-driven urban RPG—messy factions, seductive side quests, and that perfect blend of dialogue intrigue and supernatural throwdowns. October feels tailor-made for neon-soaked vamp politics.
14) Bounty Star
Release: Oct 23, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Gritty mechs meet frontier vibes. You’ll outfit a walking tank, take contracts, and bop between fast-paced fights and light homestead upgrades. The hook is your buildcraft: tweak limbs, weapons, and systems until your mech matches your brawling personality.
15) Super Fantasy Kingdom
Release: Oct 24, 2025 • Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG, Epic, Microsoft Store), PC Game Pass (Game Preview)
Publisher Hooded Horse’s next gem mashes roguelite town-building with Vampire Survivors-style bullet-hell nights. By day, expand and recruit; by night, survive waves, cash in, and grow stronger. The character variety looks wild—vampires, mages, halflings, even… dinosaurs? Yes, please.
16) Arc Raiders
Release: Oct 30, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
After a winding journey through testing phases, Embark’s co-op sci-fi shooter lands with huge mechanized invaders, slick art direction, and squad-based objectives that beg for voice-chat coordination. Expect kinetic movement, gadget play, and those “we barely made it” extractions.
17) Asterix & Obelix — Mission Babylon
Release: Oct 30, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, PC
Classic comic chaos returns with punchy beat-’em-up energy, cooperative hijinks, and scenery destruction that would make Caesar cry. Perfect couch co-op fodder to round out a month of heavy single-player epics.
18) Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Release: Oct 30, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Switch (and “Switch 2” per listings), Xbox, PC
Square Enix’s HD-2D treatment fits these foundational RPGs like a glove—storybook lighting, chunky pixels, modern comforts. It’s a beautiful way to re-experience the beginnings of one of gaming’s most beloved series without wrestling with ancient UIs.
19) Mina the Hollower
Release: Oct 31, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Yacht Club (Shovel Knight) channels GBA-era action-adventure with tight dungeons, clever gadgets, and snappy combat. It’s equal parts nostalgia and fresh design—a Halloween-weekend treat with secret-packed maps you’ll want to 100%.
20) Tales of Xillia Remastered
Release: Oct 31, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
One of the more underrated modern Tales entries finally gets its due with up-rezed visuals and quality-of-life tweaks. Dual-protagonist storytelling plus that signature combo-forward Tales combat? Chef’s kiss for October nights.
21) Terminator 2D: No Fate
Release: Oct 31, 2025 • Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC
A stylish 2D take on the iconic license, leaning into time-twisty set pieces and chunky action. If the team nails the soundtrack and pacing, this could be a cult favorite—fast, focused, and oozing retro-future attitude.
Why October 2025 is stacked (and how to play it smart)
- Something for every mood. You’ve got prestige single-player (Ghost of Yōtei and The Outer World 2), Nintendo comfort food (Galaxy 1+2), cozy-creepy (Little Nightmares – Enhanced), sweaty PvP chaos (Battlefield 6), and classic JRPG comfort (Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D, Xillia Remastered). It’s a buffet.
- Spooky-season synergy. Horror-leaning picks (Little Nightmares, Bloodlines 2, Mina the Hollower) hit right when the vibes are right. That “lights off, headphones on” energy is real. GamesRadar++1
- Indie darlings in the mix. Ball x Pit and Super Fantasy Kingdom might not have the biggest marketing budgets, but they’re built for word-of-mouth—streamable, replayable, and great value plays if you’re between AAA epics.
- Watch your backlog (and your wallet). If you’re on Game Pass or PC Game Pass, note that Super Fantasy Kingdom enters via Game Preview; also track Xbox Game Pass monthly drops to maximize your subscription value across the month.
A quick “what to play first” roadmap
- Weekend bingers: Ghost of Yōtei, The Outer World 2 (story drip, photo mode shots for days), Mina the Hollower (tight retro adventure), Little Nightmares – Enhanced (one long spooky night).
- Co-op nights: Battlefield 6 (chaos), Arc Raiders (team tactics vs titans), Asterix & Obelix – Mission Babylon (couch co-op punch-ups).
- JRPG marathons: Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D, Tales of Xillia Remastered (settle in—tea, blanket, grinding playlists).
- Builder/Sim heads: Jurassic World Evolution 3 (bio-park chaos) and Super Fantasy Kingdom (day-night roguelite city-defense loop).
TL;DR (but make it actionable)
If you only grab a few: Ghost of Yōtei and The Outer World 2 for prestige single-player, Pokémon Legends: Z-A for comfy collecting, Battlefield 6 for squad mayhem, Mina the Hollower for retro thrills, and Super Fantasy Kingdom for a “just one more night” loop. The rest? Consider them your extended Halloween candy bowl—pick your flavor, and don’t be afraid to try something new.
Happy October, and may your backlog be merciful…
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