New game releases in October 2024 you don’t want to miss

October’s here, which means 2024 is barreling towards its end. While this year has been filled with blockbuster hits, October seems to be taking a bit of a breather. But don’t let the quieter month fool you as there are still plenty of new and exciting game releases on the way.

This month, the Black Ops are back, and they’re ready for action! In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Troy Marshall and Frank Woods are back with their CIA team to take down the Pantheon organisation.

Horizon Zero Dawn – Remastered also drops this month, featuring upgraded graphics, smoother gameplay, and the Frozen Wilds expansion. For sports lovers, NHL 25 is packed with fast-paced action. And for some family fun, Super Mario Party Jamboree is bringing over 110 minigames, seven boards, and online modes for up to 20 players—making it the biggest Mario Party yet! So, get ready to jump into these incredible games and make the most of what October has in store for gaming.

Top video game releases for October 2024

1. Batman Arkham Shadow

2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

3. Dragon Age: The Veilguard

4. Life is Strange: Double Exposure

5. Silent Hill 2 Remake

6. Super Mario Party Jamboree

1. Batman Arkham Shadow

Are you ready to don the cape and cowl and become the Dark Knight himself? Developed by Camouflaj, Batman Arkham Shadow is a VR adventure that drops you straight into Gotham, with jaw-dropping detail. You’ll take on criminals as Batman in a first-person view, making every punch, kick, and counter feel powerful.

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The game’s combat system, which has been refined from previous entries, promises to offer a satisfying and engaging experience, letting you flow between attacks and counters. Furthermore, Batman Arkham Shadow also offers a rich and engaging story. Players will follow a young Batman as he confronts the sinister Rat King, a new villain who threatens to plunge Gotham into chaos. The game features a stellar cast of voice actors, including Roger Craig Smith as Batman and Troy Baker as Harvey Dent. Batman Arkham Shadow hits Meta Quest 3 and 3S on October 22.

2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

The Black Ops are back, and they’re deadlier than ever! In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, you’ll step into the boots of a hardened CIA operative facing a ruthless enemy intent on plunging the world into chaos. Set in the turbulent year of 1991, the single-player campaign delivers an exciting story that promises to keep you hooked as you uncover a conspiracy that could change everything. But the action doesn’t stop there!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will also feature multiplayer mode packed with various modes and maps for all skill levels. Zombie mode also returns with a vengeance, offering a cooperative experience that tests your survival skills against hordes of the undead. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, subscribers to select Xbox Game Pass plans will be able to play the game on day one.

3. Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the beloved Dragon Age series. Taking place a decade after Inquisition, this action RPG invites players to explore the vast and mysterious world of Thedas. One of the coolest features is the ability to customise your world state right during character creation. This means you can tweak the game’s story and challenges to fit your style, making for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

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Furthermore, the game rolls out a new companion system, bringing in a diverse and interesting group of characters who will accompany you on your journey. Combat has also levelled up in The Veilguard, offering a more action-packed experience while still keeping those strategic elements. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to drop on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S on October 31!

4. Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Get ready for an exciting ride in Life is Strange: Double Exposure! This sequel follows an older Max Caulfield as she faces her past and dives into a mysterious murder. What makes this game special is Max’s ability to jump between two parallel timelines, giving players a fresh look at the story and the chance to really impact the narrative.

Max’s new power to explore alternate realities adds a fun twist and keeps things intriguing. As she deals with the fallout from her choices in each timeline, players will encounter tough decisions that could change everything. 

Mark your calendars: Life is Strange: Double Exposure drops for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on October 29, with a Nintendo Switch version coming soon after!

5. Silent Hill 2 Remake

The Silent Hill 2 Remake is shaping up to be a chilling experience, bringing back the psychological horror that fans loved in the original. As James Sunderland returns to the foggy town of Silent Hill, he’ll face a terrifying world twisted by his own inner demons. One of the most exciting upgrades is the modernised gameplay.

The remake keeps the original’s survival horror vibe but adds a third-person camera and improved combat, making it easier to explore those creepy environments and tackle the monstrous creatures lurking around every corner. 

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The story remains just as haunting. James’ journey into his psyche is packed with unsettling revelations and emotional moments. The developers are promising to deepen the narrative, giving us more insight into the characters and their motivations. Silent Hill 2 launches on PlayStation 5 on October 8. 

6. Super Mario Party Jamboree

Super Mario Party Jamboree is set to be the biggest and most exciting instalment in the beloved Mario Party series yet. Packed with tons of minigames, colourful boards, and fun online modes, this game truly has something for everyone. One of the highlights of Jamboree is the huge variety of minigames—over 110 to choose from! Whether you love the classic games or want to try something new, you’ll always have a fresh challenge waiting.

The game also features seven vibrant boards, including fan favourites like Mario’s Rainbow Castle and Western Land. Each board brings its own set of challenges and surprises, making sure no two games are ever the same. For those who love a little competition, Jamboree offers both local and online multiplayer. The new “Koopathlon” mode lets up to 20 players battle it out in a series of minigames, while “Bowser Kaboom Squad” brings chaotic fun for up to eight players online.

Furthermore, two new characters, Ninji and Pauline, join the party, bringing their own special abilities to mix things up. Super Mario Party Jamboree drops on October 17 for the Nintendo Switch.

Other games to look out for in October 2024

Besides the titles we’ve already talked about, here’s the full list of all the new video games releasing in October 2024:

1. 8-Bit Adventures 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 16

2. Amber Isle (PC) – October 10

3. Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October TBA

4. Age of Empires Mobile (iOS, Android) – October 17

5. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 25

6. Awaken: Astral Blade (PC, PS5) – October 22

7. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 17

8. Backyard Baseball ’97 (PC) – October 10

9. Ban: The Prologue of Gucha Gucha (PC) – October 23

10. Batman: Arkham Shadow (Meta Quest 3) – October 22

11. Blazing Strike (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) – October 17

12. Bloodless (Switch) – October 10

13. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – October 25

14. Card-en-Ciel (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 24

15. Clock Tower Rewind (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 29

16. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 15

17. Date Everything (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 24

18. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – October 8

19. Disney Pixel RPG (iOS, Android) – October 7

20. Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 31

21. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 11

22. Drova: Forsaken Kin (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 15

23. Eternights (Switch) – October 17

24. Europa (PC, Switch) – October 11

25. Faith: The Unholy Trinity (Switch) – October 25

26. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 24

27. Fruitbus (PC) – October 28

28. Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast (PC, Switch) – October 25

29. Just Dance 2025 Edition (Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 15

30. Kill Knight (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 3

31. Kill The Crows (Switch) – October 7

32. Kind Words 2 (PC) – October 7

33. Last Time I Saw You (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 10

34. Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 29

35. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code+ (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 1

36. MechWarrior 5: Clans (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 3

37. Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) – October 11

38. Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution (Xbox Series X|S) – October 29

39. Neva – (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) October 15

40. New World: Aeternum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 15

41. Nikoderiko: The Magical World (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 15

42. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (iOS, Android) – October 30

43. PopSlinger Vol. 2: Loveless (PC, Switch) – October 9

44. Post Trauma (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 29

45. Potionomics: Masterwork Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 22

46. Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 (PC, PS5) – October 17

47. Rabi-Ribi Platinum Edition (PS4, Switch) – October 24

48. Raiden Nova (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) – October 31

49. Recolit (Switch) – October 17

50. Redacted (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 31

51. Reel Fishing: Days of Summer (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 28

52. Refind Self: The Personality Test Game (Switch) – October 3

53. RetroRealms: Halloween (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 18

54. RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 18

55. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) – October 24

56. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) – October 24

57. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 31

58. Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town (PC, Switch) – October 24

59. Silent Hill 2 (PC, PS5) – October 8

60. Skautfold: Into the Fray (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 4

61. Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)- October 10

62. Sonic X Shadow Generations (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 25

63. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 4

64. Starship Troopers: Extermination (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 11

65. Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) – October 17

66. Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 4

67. Squirrel with a Gun (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 15

68. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 18

69. Telebbit (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 24

70. The Smurfs: Dreams (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 24

71. Throne and Liberty (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 1

72. Transformers: Galactic Trials (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 11

73. UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves (Switch) – October 10

74. Undisputed (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 11

75. Unknown 9: Awakening – (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) October 18

76. Until Dawn (PC, PS5) – October 4

77. Victory Heat Rally (PC, iOS, Android) – October 3

78. Wildermyth – (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) October 22

79. Wolf Fang / Skull Fang Saturn Tribute Boosted (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) – October 31

80. Wilmot Works It Out (PC) – October 23

81. Wingspan (PS5, PS4) – October 11

82. Yakuza Kiwami (Switch) – October 24

83. Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October TBA

84. Ys X: Nordics (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) – October 25

85. Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – October 4

October 2024 is bringing in a lot of games for everyone, from action titles across platforms to exclusively VR games, there’s a lot to be explored. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for more gaming news and all things tech.