8 Most Anticipated Games Releasing in October 2026
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October 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for video games. From major Xbox releases and long-awaited platformer revivals to a new Final Fantasy RPG and the highly anticipated Phantom Blade Zero, there is something for almost every type of player.
We checked the latest release calendars and official publisher pages available in September 2026. Here are eight of the most notable games to watch this October.
1. Rayman Legends Retold
Release date: October 1, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Rayman returns in a major reimagining of the beloved platformer. Rayman Legends Retold features new visuals, a retold story, new musical stages and local co-op for up to four players. The package also includes Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition.
2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Release date: October 2, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Ace Combat 8 brings the series back with another cinematic aerial-combat experience. Players can expect high-speed dogfights, modern aircraft and the mix of arcade action and military spectacle that has become a signature of the franchise.
3. Gears of War: E-Day
Release date: October 6, 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam
Gears of War: E-Day takes players back to the beginning of the Locust invasion, fourteen years before the original Gears of War. The campaign follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during Emergence Day, with solo play, split-screen co-op and online co-op. The game will also launch day one with Game Pass.
4. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
Release date: October 8, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Horror fans have a strong reason to keep October on their radar. Hellraiser: Revival brings the disturbing world of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser to a new interactive experience, making it a natural fit for the Halloween season.
5. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Release date: October 15, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Konami’s new Castlevania is a 2D action-exploration adventure set in Paris in 1499. Players follow Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, as she battles monsters and explores the dark halls of Dracula’s castle. The game combines classic Castlevania atmosphere with faster and more fluid exploration.
6. Final Fantasy Resonance
Release date: October 22, 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Final Fantasy Resonance is a new HD-2D RPG based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Square Enix has rebuilt the original material as a full console-style RPG, combining a classic turn-based battle system with modern HD-2D visuals. A free demo is also available, with save data carrying over to the full game.
7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Release date: October 23, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Infinity Ward’s next Modern Warfare campaign moves into a new global conflict. The story includes combat in Korea, New York, Paris and Mumbai, while multiplayer expands the series’ grounded movement and competitive shooting. It is one of October’s biggest releases and will likely dominate gaming discussion around launch.
8. Phantom Blade Zero
Release date: October 29, 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
Phantom Blade Zero closes out the month with a stylish wuxia-inspired action RPG. Players take control of Soul, a warrior with only 66 days left to live, as he fights assassins and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. The game combines classic wuxia storytelling with fast combat and an Unreal Engine 5-powered presentation.
October 2026 Release Calendar at a Glance
- October 1: Rayman Legends Retold
- October 2: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
- October 6: Gears of War: E-Day
- October 8: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
- October 15: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
- October 22: Final Fantasy Resonance
- October 23: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
- October 29: Phantom Blade Zero
Why October 2026 Matters for Gamers
The month covers an unusually broad range of genres. Platformer fans get Rayman, flight-sim players get Ace Combat, Xbox players get a major Gears prequel, horror fans have Hellraiser and Castlevania, RPG fans get Final Fantasy Resonance, and action fans have both Call of Duty and Phantom Blade Zero.
Release dates can still change, so GamesAllSA will continue tracking announcements and updates as October approaches. For now, these eight games are among the releases worth adding to your calendar.
Sources checked: official Xbox, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Konami and PlayStation information, plus current 2026 release calendars.
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