The final week of October delivers a strong close to the month, led by The Outer Worlds 2, ARC Raiders, and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Alongside those heavy hitters, Steam sees a pair of dark indie debuts — Bloodright and The Day I Will Die — adding tension and atmosphere to an already busy week. Here’s everything landing between October 27 and November 2. ...

After the ambitious Voyagers update earlier this year, Hello Games is back with another major expansion. The Breach update, now live across all platforms, sends players into the depths of space to explore massive derelict corvette wrecks drifting among the stars. ...

The fourth week of October brings one of the year’s most packed release schedules. Ninja Gaiden 4 slices its way back after over a decade, while Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 finally emerges from development shadows. Jurassic World Evolution 3 invites park managers to breed dinosaurs, and even the zen of PowerWash Simulator 2 makes its return. This week truly has it all. ...

Mid-October’s lineup balances blockbuster scale with creative indie energy. Pokémon Legends: Z-A finally launches, bringing players to Lumiose City’s futuristic skyline, while Blood West makes its full console debut. Add in NASCAR 25, Just Dance 2026, and moody indies like Ball x Pit and Keeper, and this week has something for everyone. ...

October’s second week is stacked. Battlefield 6 deploys on October 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, a tentpole shooter for the season. Horror fans get Little Nightmares III the same day on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Earlier in the week, PC and console players see a rush of indies, with King of Meat and Battle Suit Aces on October 7, plus Absolum and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on October 9. ...

A Critical Flaw in Unity A major security vulnerability has been discovered in the Unity engine, tracked as CVE-2025-59489. The flaw affects Unity 2017.1 and later across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, making it one of the most widespread issues in recent memory for both developers and players. The discovery was made in June 2025 by RyotaK of GMO Flatt Security, and Unity issued patches on October 2, 2025. With a CVSS score of 8.4, the severity is considered high. ...

Microsoft has officially raised the price of its flagship subscription service, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, from $19.99 to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase. The PC Game Pass also saw a jump, moving from $11.99 to $16.49 per month. Alongside the price hike, Microsoft has restructured its subscription tiers, introducing new names and perks, while emphasizing access to over 400 games and 75+ day-one releases annually. The Value Proposition Game Pass has long been marketed as the “Netflix of gaming,” offering players access to a vast library of titles for a flat monthly fee. At its original price point, the service was widely considered one of the best deals in gaming. With the new pricing, the value equation shifts: ...

The final week of September and first days of October 2025 deliver one of the most stacked lineups of the season. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles finally arrives September 30 with a modern revival across consoles and PC. Ghost of Yōtei launches October 2 as Sony’s next big action epic, while Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2 remasters hit Switch the same day. Rounding out the week, Borderlands 4 lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3 alongside Digimon Story: Time Stranger on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Discover more inside. ...

Waiting for Ghost of Yotei feels like standing at the edge of a snow-capped peak, eager to step into legend. Instead of idly replaying old favorites, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Ghost of Yotei. This series charts five games that define the roots of stealth assassins, cinematic sword duels, open-world samurai storytelling, and the mythic side of Japanese folklore. Each step on the path shows how the genre evolved into the experience we’re expecting from Ghost of Yotei. ...