Video game industry has been doing extremely well and has grown to become one of the largest industries out there and nowadays, new video game titles are coming out faster than we can count them. While the year 2024 wasn’t the greatest year for the video game industry, or any other for that matter, many new titles have been published, and there are quite a few more of them waiting their turn. In order to help you keep better track of some of them, here are the top ten video games set to release in October 2024.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
The latest installment of the popular Crash franchise titled Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is scheduled to be released on October 2nd, 2024. Developed by Toys for Bob and being published by Activision, the game is currently set to be released on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The last two games in the Crash series, Crash N. Sane Trilogy, and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled were very positively received by both gamers and critics alike, so a new Crash title being shortly in development afterward was really a surprise to no one.
Ben 10: Power Trip
Ben 10: Power Trip is an adventure game set in the universe of the popular animated television series and is the latest addition to the Ben 10 video game franchise. The game is being developed by PHL Collective and published by the Outright Games. It is set to be released on October 9th, 2024, and will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One as well as Nintendo Switch.
FIFA 21
EA is working diligently on developing and publishing its latest FIFA installment, FIFA 21 which is scheduled to be released on October 9th, 2024. The game will be available on multiple platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 as well as the new generation consoles Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. FIFA 21 will also be available on Stadia at a currently unannounced date.
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath – All Hallows’ Eve Skin Pack
On October 8th, 2024, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will be receiving the new All Hallows’ Eve Skin Pack. This skin pack will be completely free for all who own a copy of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, and while we are aware that this is not a video game, we think that it should be included on the list
Star Wars: Squadrons
Star Wars: Squadrons is the latest video game in the Star Wars franchise and it takes place after the events of the Return of the Jedi. Motive Studios are currently developing the game while Electronic Arts will be the publisher. Star Wars: Squadrons are set to release on October 2nd for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was released back in March 2019 and it was developed by FromSoftware who is famous for developing video games of the Souls franchise. The reason this title is on the list is due to the fact that on the 29th of October, the game will get a release on a new platform, Stadia
Watch Dogs Legion
The third installment of the Watch Dogs franchise titled Watch Dogs Legion is scheduled to release on October 29th, 2024. The game is being developed an published by Ubisoft and will be released on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. An Xbox Series X/S version of the game will debut on November 10th while the PlayStation 5 release is scheduled for November 12th, 2024.
Drone Swarm
Drone Swarm is an action-strategy Indie title that is being developed by Stillalive Studios and published by Astragon. Set to be released on October 20th, Drone Swarm is currently confirmed to only be releasing for PC
Transformers: Battlegrounds
This new strategy game set in the Transformers universe is set to release on the 23rd of October 2024 and will allow players to control popular Autobots such as Bumblebee, Windblade, and Optimus Prime and lead them into battle against the Decepticons. Being developed by Coatsink and published by Outright Games, Transformers: Battlegrounds will be featured on multiple platforms including the PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Foregone
Developed and published by Big Blue Bubble, Foregone was originally released a few months prior in February 2024, however, on October 5th this year, this amazing 2D action-platformer is going to be released on multiple consoles including the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Numerous other games were also scheduled to be released in October 2024, however, some of them have not yet been confirmed while others got delayed for one reason or another. This is just our Top 10 October Game Releases. Below you will find a full list of planned video game releases for October 2024.
- Let’s Sing Queen (PS4, XBO, Switch) – 2nd October
- Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix (PS4, XBO, Switch) – 6th October
- Dirt 5 (PC, PS4, XBO) – 9th October
- Remothered: Broken Porcelain (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch) – 20th October
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 (PS4) – 27th October
- Watch Dogs Legion (PC, PS4, XBO, Stadia) – 29th October
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC, PS4, XBO) – 30th October
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Switch) – 30th October
- Auto Chess (PS4) – 31st October
- Book Of Travels (PC) – October TBC
- Calico (PC) – October TBC
- Maid of Sker (Switch) – October TBC
- Monster Truck Championship (PC, PS4, XBO) – October TBC