Every year, October highlights one of, if not the biggest, months in terms of game releases. 2023 is promising to be a phenomenal year and the October 2023 Game Releases does its best to drive that point home.

The October 2023 Game Releases boast some potential Game of the year nominees and a bunch of must-plays. We finally get the long-awaited sequel, Alan Wake II, Remedy’s action horror that is already in many’s must-play lists, including ours. Sony’s anticipated game of the year contender, Marvel’s Spiderman 2, also drops this month for some web-slinging goodness.

Don’t discount the rest of the month, as the rest of the October 2023 Game Releases include Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Horizon Motorsport 7.

October 2023 Game Releases

Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

Release Date: October 5, 2023
Platform: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, PS4

The much-anticipated return to Assassin’s Creed roots is finally here. We look forward to Ubisoft going back to basics in this latest installment featuring Basim from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Forza Motorsport

Release Date: October 10, 2023
Platform: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Xbox Game Studios’ Racer is dropping in October to the anticipation of many real racer fans. With Forza Horizon 5 being a top arcade racer in previous years, we look forward to Forza Motorsport changing the landscape for racers for years to come!

Lords of the Fallen

Release Date: October 13, 2023
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC

The October 2023 Game Releases isn’t complete without a soulslike, and Lords of the Fallen scratches that itch.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Release Date: October 20, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Following the highly successful Super Mario Bros. movie, Nintendo follows up with Super Mario Bros. Wonder as part of the October 2023 Game Releases.

Pick of the Month: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Release Date: October 20, 2023
Platform: PS5

It is finally here! This latest title from Insomniac Games features the return of our Spider-Men facing off against two main antagonists, Kraven and Venom. We can’t wait to play this potential game of the year in the making!

Sonic Superstars

Release Date: October 17, 2023
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Switch

With all the hype surrounding all the video game icons this month, let us not forget our favorite blue hedgehog as he and the gang make their way back with updated visuals and new game modes.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1

Release Date: October 24, 2023
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC

October awaits the remastered collection of Metal Gear Solid from none other than Konami, who will bring these iconic games into the modern console age.

EA Sports UFC 5

Release Date: October 27, 2023
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series

The October 2023 Game Releases highlights the launch of EA Sports UFC 5 with the most realistic experience seen at the Octagon! Releasing only on current-gen consoles, feel the difference with EA’s Frostbite Engine and immerse yourself in the action!

Ghostrunner 2

Release Date: October 26, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC

October celebrates the return of Jack the Cyberninja as he parries attacks with cyber ninja katana and puts his motorbike skills to the test in this new installment to one of the biggest surprises in recent memory from 505 Games.

Pick of the Month 2: Alan Wake II

Release Date: October 27, 2023
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Saving the best for last, October celebrates the return of Alan Wake in the sequel that spanned a decade and change in the making. Prepare to take solace in the light and solve the mystery that surrounds Bright Falls.

*October 2023 Game Releases are subject to change.