Diving into autumn: which games are worth waiting for in October
Many horror game developers are trying to move their releases closer to October, but this month the main gaming expectations are placed on fantastic shooters and RPGs. For more information, see the Izvestia collection.
Ghost of Yotei
When it was released: October 2
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Genre: action, adventure
What to play on: PlayStation 5 (exclusive)
The sequel Ghost of Tsushima develops a feudal Japanese setting and offers players a completely new revenge story. Ghost of Yotei takes place hundreds of years after the first game, in Hokkaido, at the foot of the Yotei volcano. The main character, the mercenary Atsu, becomes a "Ghost" to avenge the death of her family. Players and critics have already noted the flexible combat system and stunningly beautiful open world. And next year, the game will get a free multiplayer add-on.
2XKO
When it will be released: October 7
Developer: Riot Games
Genre: Fighting game
What to play on: PC (Early Access)
The long-awaited fighting game with heroes from the League of Legends universe will switch from closed beta to early access on October 7th. This version will include a full season of content, a modified system of combat passes and ranked matches. The developers will continue to improve the balance and promise that by the official release in 2026, the game will have five seasons with a new character in each.
Kingmakers
When it will be released: October 8th
Developer: Redemption Road Games
Genre: Medieval shooter
What to play on: PC
If anyone has ever wondered "How long can you stand up to a crowd of medieval knights in full armor with an AK-47," Kingmakers will help you get the answer. Here, the player saves his dying world of the future by going back 500 years to medieval England. Unlike some popular stories about "hit men", you won't have to start at 0 and learn how to swing a sword. The player will have a high-tech arsenal to prevent the apocalypse and travel through time. The game features solo and multiplayer modes.
Yooka-Replaylee
When it will be released: October 9th
Developer: Playtonic Games
Genre: platformer
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2
An updated and improved version of the popular indie platformer Yooka-Laylee 2017, which was created by the authors of the legendary Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country. Players will enjoy both new and familiar mechanics and challenges, a vibrant world and an orchestral soundtrack. The new features include a map, a new currency, and customizations of the chameleon Yuki and the bat Leyli.
Little Nightmares 3
When it will be released: October 10th
Developer: Supermassive Games
Genre: horror, adventure
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
The third game in the series tells the story of two friends trying to escape from the nightmarish world of Nowhere. As in the previous installments, players will find sinister locations and creepy grotesque monsters. The main difference between the third Little Nightmares is the appearance of a cooperative mode, which makes it easier and more fun to overcome the dark corners of Nowhere.
Battlefield 6
When will it be released: October 10th
Developer: DICE / Electronic Arts
Genre: shooter, military action
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
EA's flagship shooter series is going back to basics this year. Open beta tests have shown that it looks like Battlefield 6 will be a worthy alternative to Call of Duty. It is also expected that after the release, the game will feature a "Royal Battle" mode.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
When it will be released: October 16
Developer: The Pokémon Company / Game Freak
Genre: RPG
What to play on: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
For 30 years, Pokémon series games have mostly followed a turn‑based combat formula, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is about to break the usual pattern. The game not only inherited the Pokemon capture mechanics from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but also acquired a real-time combat system. The plot will unfold within the same city, which is also atypical for the series. The metropolis of Lumoz City will become an arena for the battle of poker trainers and a stage where the story of a large-scale renovation of the city into a place where humans and Pokemon can coexist in complete harmony will unfold. Megaevolutions will also return to the game — the opportunity to transform your Pokemon into temporary powerful super-versions.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
When it will be released: October 21
Developer: The Chinese Room / Paradox Interactive
Genre: RPG
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
This year is very characterized by the widespread release of sequels that have been in development for many years. Vampire is one of them.: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, a game with a difficult fate: it went through a problematic development cycle and several migrations. The project was transferred to The Chinese Room studio, and the new team will try to create an action-RPG in which the player will feel like an influential member of the Seattle vampire society. After the scandal caused by the fact that the Lasrmbra and Bullfighter clans were initially only available for an additional fee, the studio announced that both clans would be unlocked at the start of the game. This will give players the opportunity to choose from six unique vampire clans.
The Outer Worlds 2
When it will be released: October 29
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Genre: RPG
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
One of the main games from Obsidian Entertainment this year will continue the galactic adventure in the world of retrofuturistic technologies and once again offer a satirical look at corporate capitalism. It seems that the developers are not trying to reinvent the RPG genre, but rather, they want to strengthen and develop everything that made the first part special for many players.
ARC Raiders
When it will be released: October 30
Developer: Embark Studios
Genre: Shooter
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
A multiplayer action shooter, which was originally conceived as a PvE shooter with a free distribution model, but later changed its genre. Players will take on the role of residents of an underground city who make dangerous forays to the surface to explore a ruined world and extract resources. It's not easy because the raiders are being threatened by deadly ARC robots. It's not just cars that are dangerous — players can easily betray each other for a particularly valuable artifact.
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