Get ready for a packed October as the gaming world prepares to launch a slate of highly anticipated titles across all major platforms. From epic samurai sagas and beloved platformers to dark vampire tales and competitive shooters, this month promises something for every type of gamer.

The month kicks off with "Ghost of Yotei" on October 2nd, a PlayStation 5 exclusive that continues the samurai action-adventure legacy established by "Ghost of Tsushima." Set centuries later, players will step into the shoes of Atsu, a mercenary seeking vengeance. Following closely is Nintendo's release of "Super Mario Galaxy" and "Super Mario Galaxy 2" on October 2nd for the Switch family of consoles, offering enhanced visuals for these timeless 3D platformers.

Mid-October brings a variety of genres, including the creature-collecting RPG "Digimon Story: Time Stranger" on October 3rd. The highly anticipated "Little Nightmares III" arrives on October 10th, promising more atmospheric puzzle-platforming horror. That same day, players can jump into the fray with "Battlefield 6," the latest installment in the popular first-person shooter series, which has already garnered significant attention during its beta phases.

The latter half of October sees the release of "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" on October 16th for the Nintendo Switch family, offering a new chapter in the Pokémon universe with a reimagined Lumiose City. Fans of challenging action will be excited for "Ninja Gaiden 4" and the return of the vampire RPG "Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2," both slated for release on October 21st. The latter, in particular, has had a long and troubled development, making its arrival a significant event for fans of the genre.

Concluding the month are anticipated titles like Obsidian Entertainment's sci-fi RPG "The Outer Worlds 2" on October 29th, promising more satirical adventure and player choice. The cooperative extraction shooter "Arc Raiders" also launches on October 30th, challenging players to survive in a hostile, robotic-dominated world. With such a diverse and exciting lineup, October 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most significant months for game releases in recent memory.