October 2026 has a steady stream of scheduled game releases across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The calendars include remasters, collections and new entries in familiar series, with dates from October 1 through October 29. Here are the standouts—and what to check before planning around a date.
October’s release calendar, at a glance
The schedule is busy across the month rather than concentrated on a single launch day. Game Informer’s 2026 Video Game Release Schedule is a broad editorial calendar spanning PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo platforms and mobile. Nintendo UK’s Upcoming Games – October 2026 is narrower: an official selection of Nintendo releases, not a complete calendar for the industry.
The table below highlights notable entries from Game Informer’s schedule. Platform coverage is listed where the calendar specifies it; check the game’s publisher or store listing for the edition you plan to buy.
| Date | Game | Platforms listed | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | Remaster |
| October 2 | Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | New series entry |
| October 6 | Gears of War: E-Day | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | New series entry |
| October 6 | Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | New game |
| October 8 | Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] | Switch 2 (Nintendo UK) | Collection |
| October 14 | Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | New series entry |
| October 14 | Ratatan | Switch 2 (Nintendo UK) | New game |
| October 15 | Ratatan | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC (Game Informer) | New game |
| October 15 | Tales of Eternia Remastered | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | Remaster |
| October 22 | Final Fantasy Resonance | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | Not stated in the cited schedule entry |
| October 22 | Nintendo Switch Sports Resort | Nintendo platform (specific model not stated in the cited schedule entry) | Not stated in the cited schedule entry |
| October 29 | Phantom Blade Zero | Not stated in the cited schedule entry | Not stated in the cited schedule entry |
What to keep an eye on
Familiar worlds and returning series
Players who want recognizable franchises have several dates to track: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2, Gears of War: E-Day and Star Wars: Galactic Racer on October 6, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on October 14, and Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22. The calendar identifies these titles and dates, but the cited material does not provide genre details, prices or review information.
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Ratatan illustrates why it pays to confirm the platform-specific listing: Nintendo UK gives October 14 for Switch 2, while Game Informer lists October 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC. The two calendars therefore disagree by a day even for Switch 2. Check the game’s publisher announcement or the store page for your platform before making plans.
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How to use release dates without getting caught out
- Match the game to your platform. A title appearing in a broad calendar does not mean it launches on every console or PC.
- Check the specific store or publisher page. Release calendars help you scan the month, but dates and platform availability can differ between listings or change.
- Treat these calendars as selections, not a complete count. Game Informer’s schedule is broad, and Nintendo UK’s post focuses on Nintendo releases; neither establishes the total number of games launching across all platforms.
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