October bursts in with the biggest releases of the year. In addition to high-profile blockbusters, this month will see the release of several games for the whole family, additions to last year’s hits, and several remasters, including some quite unexpected ones. We will tell you about each of the projects in our traditional selection of game releases of the month.
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Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: October 04
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Patrick the Star got his game and surprisingly, it is not a classic platformer as you might expect. Bikini Bottom has turned into a real playground. Thanks to a wide range of items and their physical interaction with the environment, Patrick can wreak havoc on the streets of the city, as well as in his favorite places from the series. And so that you don’t get bored of making a mess quickly, the developers have prepared separate tasks that are given out by SpongeBob, Mr. Crabby and other characters from the animated series.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Survival
Date: October 08 (October 6 early access)
Platform: PC, PS5
James receives a letter from his late wife and goes searching for her in the town of Silent Hill, with which they share many memories. Silent Hill, and Silent Hill 2 in particular, doesn’t need much advertising or explanation. The series was conceived as a response to Resident Evil, but instead became a self-sufficient project that presented one of the most iconic places in the history of video games — the smoke-filled ghost town of Silent Hill.
After 23 years, the classic is back in a new wrapper, and very soon we will find out whether the Polish developer Bloober Team managed to keep the legacy of the original game intact.
Genre: aRPG
Date: October 08
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Even before the release of Diablo IV, Blizzard emphasized that the main plot of the game will be continued in future add-ons that are to be released every year. The story of Vessel of Hatred continues from where we left off in the original game. After defeating Lilith, Niel with the Soul Stone and Mephisto set off for the far side of the world, Mephisto wanting to be free, and Niel wanting to destroy the Primordial Evil.
The expansion will introduce fundamental changes to the game’s core mechanics, with the main innovations being the new Nahantu region and the new Spiritborne class, which will make its debut in the series. We will tell you more about the expansion’s plot and all the changes and additions in the post-release review.
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
Date: October 11
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4
The team responsible for the last three Persona titles is back with a brand-new project (although the visual style of Persona is recognizable from the first frames of the trailer). The game takes place in the fantasy world of the United Kingdom of Euchronia, which is a mirror image of the modern world. The assassination of the King unleashed the ancient Royal Magic. The protagonist, accompanied by the fairy Gallica, travels the world with the task of breaking the curse of the prince. The latter disappeared a decade ago and is presumed dead. And in the best traditions of the series, prepare to spend at least 80 hours just to complete the story. The game has a demo version.
Genre: Adventure, Platformer
Date: October 15
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
The authors of the indie hit GRIS are back with a new project. Just like its predecessor, Neva primarily fascinates with its artistic design. The game tells the story of Alba, a young woman who bonds with an amazing wolf cub after an encounter with dark forces. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through a once beautiful world that is now slowly crumbling around them.
The gameplay has been enhanced with a full-fledged combat system, in which a toothy partner actively helps us. The game makes quite a sweeping «Princess Mononoke» rip-off, but only time will tell if it can match Miyazaki’s classic.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: October 18
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
Since childhood, Haruna has been tormented by visions of her death. She also can travel to a mysterious dimension called the Bend, which intersects with ours. But such power does not go unnoticed, and Haruna quickly becomes a target for a group of Ascendants who want to use the Bend to change the course of human history.
Unknown 9 was conceived as a multimedia franchise that combines games, comics, podcasts, and other media. Haruna, played by Anya Chalotra, relies on melee combat and makes extensive use of the abilities granted to her by the Bend.
Genre: 3D beat ’em up, Platformer
Date: October 18
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Mutants Unleashed is the storyline sequel to last year’s animated film «Mutant Wars». A new criminal threat is hanging over New York City, which the four armored brothers must overcome. Help the residents, find Mubi, deliver pizza and collect graffiti. Each of the turtles is unique and, most importantly, you can play together in a local cooperative.
Genre: Survival, Horror
Date: October 22
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
For those who missed PS1 games, Cozy Game Pals has prepared a creepy game in the style of classic 90s horror with an emphasis on a rich storyline, puzzle solving, and tense atmosphere The séance turned into a nightmare. Amy has disappeared, and the school has turned into a nightmarish version of itself. We play as Vivian, who is trying to survive in a school haunted by the horrors of the past.
Genre: FPS
Date: October 25
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
The longest-lived subseries in the Call of Duty franchise will be developed. The plot is taking a step forward again. This time, the action takes place in the early 90s, during a period of transition and upheaval in world politics, including the end of the Cold War.
Also, with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the series returns to Steam and, more importantly, the game will be immediately available via Game Pass subscription.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: October 25
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Shadow returns with classic and modern Sonic in an exciting new collection offering two great gaming experiences! Sonic X Shadow Generations is essentially a bundle of two games: the new Shadow Generations and the remastered 2011 game Sonic Generations. The events of both take place in parallel, so players can switch between characters at any time. Among other things, the gameplay for Shadow is a 3D open-world action game similar to Sonic Frontiers. The game for Sonic — the classic Sonic Generations in an improved form.
Fans will also be pleased to know that Keanu Reeves, who voices the dark urchin in the upcoming movie, will lend his voice to the game version of Shadow. However, only for owners of the Deluxe edition of the game.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: October 29 (October 15 early access)
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Max Caulfield finds his friend Safi murdered in the snow. Through his tears, Max opens the way to a parallel timeline in the past where Safi is still alive. Switching between the realities, we must do everything possible to keep our friend healthy and unharmed. The authors of the previous installments of the series are responsible for the development: Before the Storm and True Colors, as well as The Expanse: A Telltale Series.
Genre: RPG
Date: October 31
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Ten years after the events of Inquisition, our return to Thedas has been spoiled by the ancient Elven gods, who are trying to destroy the world. Helping the hero save the world will be a squad of seven companions, each with a rich life and a deep backstory. However, only two of them will be able to join the hero in exploring the world. There will be only three classes available, but according to the first reviews, they are well-developed.
Also, the world has become smaller and denser in events compared to Inquisition. In general, it looks like the developers really decided to work on the problems of the previous part. We will find out whether they succeeded in almost a month.
Also, this month, several interesting ports and remasters will be released. Multiplayer action, Foamstars will become free-to-play from October 04. New version Until Dawn with improved graphics is coming to PS5 and for the first time to PC on October 04. On the last day of the month, we are waiting for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the graphics in which have been updated to the Forbidden West level. Owners of the original game will be able to upgrade for $10 on the day of the game’s release.
Also on October 31, all relevant platforms will release Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered — a remaster of the cult game by Shinji Mikami, Goichi Suda, and Akira Yamaoka. Also, in October, the expansion pack for Alan Wake 2 — The Lake House.