October 2025 is stacked with heavy hitters across action, RPG, strategy, and horror. From long-awaited sequels to fresh IP, this month has something for every kind of player—cinematic swordplay, creature collecting, squad shooters, and story-rich RPGs. Below is a clean, at-a-glance roundup with dates, platforms, and what to expect, so you can plan your downloads and preorders.
Ghost of Yotei
- Release Date: October 2, 2025
- Platform: PS5
- Description: A grounded samurai adventure set on the snow-capped slopes of Mount Yotei. Expect precise sword combat, stealth-forward infiltration, and a character-driven story about clan loyalty and betrayal.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
- Release Date: October 3, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: A turn-based JRPG with timeline-bending encounters and party building. Tame, fuse, and evolve Digimon while navigating a narrative that jumps between eras to prevent a digital catastrophe.
Battlefield 6
- Release Date: October 10, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: Large-scale warfare returns with chaotic sandbox battles, destructive environments, and team-play tactics. Expect expanded vehicle play, dynamic objectives, and a focus on coordinated squad roles.
Little Nightmares 3
- Release Date: October 10, 2025
- Platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC
- Description: A chilling platformer-puzzle sequel that doubles down on atmosphere. Traverse twisted dioramas, solve environmental puzzles, and survive towering threats—solo or in co-op.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Release Date: October 16, 2025
- Platform: Switch, Switch 2
- Description: An open-world Pokémon tale built around exploration, urban wildlife, and expanded catching/battling in semi-real-time. Discover city districts, research habitats, and uncover a region’s deep lore.
Ninja Gaiden 4
- Release Date: October 21, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: High-speed, high-skill action with razor-sharp combat. Master cancels, parries, and weapon stances across brutal boss fights designed to test precision and patience.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Release Date: October 21, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: A narrative-driven RPG set in a modern gothic city, balancing faction politics, dialogue choices, and supernatural powers. Feed carefully and keep the Masquerade intact—or face the consequences.
The Outer Worlds 2
- Release Date: October 29, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: A satirical space-faring RPG with choice-driven quests, companion banter, and corporate absurdity. Chart new systems, tweak builds, and decide whether to help—or hustle—the colonies.
ARC Raiders
- Release Date: October 30, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Description: A PvE co-op shooter about scavengers taking down mechanized invaders. Combine gadgets, improvise tactics, and loot dangerous zones as you push back the ARC threat.
Tales of Xillia Remastered
- Release Date: October 31, 2025
- Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
- Description: The classic dual-protagonist JRPG returns with updated visuals and quality-of-life tweaks. Fast, party-based combat and interwoven character arcs make it a great entry point for Tales fans new and old.
