2026 Video Game Release Dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
Microsoft brings back the original cast for a prequel adventure, while the October release slate also includes a first Xbox console exclusive in years.
- October brings a diverse slate of video game releases, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Gears of War: E-Day, as publishers strategically fill the schedule before Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in November.
- Publishers are avoiding the November release of GTA 6, which reshaped September's packed schedule and positioned October as a strategic window for major releases like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the franchise's first racing game since 2002.
- Microsoft is positioning Gears of War: E-Day for October 6, opting to bring back the original cast for a prequel adventure rather than continuing from Gears 5's cliffhanger ending.
- Konami will release Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on October 13, marking a return to the traditional 2D Metroidvania formula coinciding with the franchise's 40th anniversary.
- Beyond these highlights, players can anticipate titles like It Takes Two on October 15, as the industry continues balancing major releases alongside the massive anticipation for Rockstar's November title.
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2026 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
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