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If you thought September was a big month for new releases, then you ain't seen nothing yet. As the days tick down to the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, numerous games are looking to avoid being caught in the blast radius of the year's biggest release, which has led to an absolutely stacked October. Between original releases, sequels, and hot indie games, the next couple of weeks are loaded with options across a wide variety of genres and ideas. You can check out our top picks below, and if you want to see what's closing out the year, you can also read through our list of upcoming 2026 games.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTVVw9fsHVA&pp=ygUvRHluYXN0eSBXYXJyaW9ycyAzOiBDb21wbGV0ZSBFZGl0aW9uIFJlbWFzdGVyZWQ%3D
Release date: October 1
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2
We're suckers for a good Dynasty Warriors game, as these one-against-too-damn-many-enemies simulators are perfect for when you want to turn your brain off and revel in being a battlefield badass. There have been many games in the series over the years, and Dynasty Warriors 3 is often considered a high point for the series, as it further refined its musou formula. If you've never played it, you can grab this new remaster, which enhances the original with Unreal Engine 5 graphics, numerous gameplay tweaks, and plenty of cannon-fodder troops to mow down.
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bQrrWCRkMY&pp=ygUgR2hvc3Qgb2YgWW90ZWk6IENvbXBsZXRlIEVkaXRpb24%3D
Release date: October 1
Platforms: PS5
Ghost of Yotei fans can look forward to a whole lot of new content for the game--like the new narrative expansion Echoes of Sekigahara and the new combat-survival mode--but if you haven't played it yet, now is a fine time to grab the game's Complete Edition. This $70 version of the game gets you all of that new content, as well as the base game, the online co-op mode Ghost of Yotei Legends, and all of the Digital Deluxe Edition content.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5irVTl0mD8
Release date: October 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
In the mood to take a trip to the danger zone? You can do just that in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Bandai Namco's long-running aerial-action series. This new entry in the franchise will let you take to the skies to participate in dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through the ranks to earn your wings. Developer Project Aces has done its homework to push the series to new heights with Wings of Theve, and when you're not in the cockpit, there's a first-person story mode to experience.
Aion 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZV1pQP09p8&pp=ygUGQWlvbiAy
Release date: October 5
Platforms: PC
Aion 2 wants to be the one game where the sky isn't the limit, as Developer NCSoft has made verticality a key part of the MMORPG. Built on Unreal Engine 5 across a world that NCSofRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com
What do you think about this?
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTVVw9fsHVA&pp=ygUvRHluYXN0eSBXYXJyaW9ycyAzOiBDb21wbGV0ZSBFZGl0aW9uIFJlbWFzdGVyZWQ%3D
Release date: October 1
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2
We're suckers for a good Dynasty Warriors game, as these one-against-too-damn-many-enemies simulators are perfect for when you want to turn your brain off and revel in being a battlefield badass. There have been many games in the series over the years, and Dynasty Warriors 3 is often considered a high point for the series, as it further refined its musou formula. If you've never played it, you can grab this new remaster, which enhances the original with Unreal Engine 5 graphics, numerous gameplay tweaks, and plenty of cannon-fodder troops to mow down.
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bQrrWCRkMY&pp=ygUgR2hvc3Qgb2YgWW90ZWk6IENvbXBsZXRlIEVkaXRpb24%3D
Release date: October 1
Platforms: PS5
Ghost of Yotei fans can look forward to a whole lot of new content for the game--like the new narrative expansion Echoes of Sekigahara and the new combat-survival mode--but if you haven't played it yet, now is a fine time to grab the game's Complete Edition. This $70 version of the game gets you all of that new content, as well as the base game, the online co-op mode Ghost of Yotei Legends, and all of the Digital Deluxe Edition content.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5irVTl0mD8
Release date: October 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
In the mood to take a trip to the danger zone? You can do just that in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Bandai Namco's long-running aerial-action series. This new entry in the franchise will let you take to the skies to participate in dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through the ranks to earn your wings. Developer Project Aces has done its homework to push the series to new heights with Wings of Theve, and when you're not in the cockpit, there's a first-person story mode to experience.
Aion 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZV1pQP09p8&pp=ygUGQWlvbiAy
Release date: October 5
Platforms: PC
Aion 2 wants to be the one game where the sky isn't the limit, as Developer NCSoft has made verticality a key part of the MMORPG. Built on Unreal Engine 5 across a world that NCSofRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com
What do you think about this?