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The biggest video game releases of October 2023

The busiest month of the gaming year is here!

October 2023 promises to be an incredible month for gaming. With over 20 titles dropping this month, it might be hard to track of the different releases. Thankfully, we’ve done the heavy lifting to save you time and headaches. Get ready for a hurricane of great games because 2023’s offerings are only improving.

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October 2023’s Biggest Games

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October 2023 is rife with anticipated titles, many being follow-ups to beloved franchises. Believe it or not, every one of this month’s biggest releases continues an established series through a sequel, reboot, or re-imagining.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

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Take control of Basim, a street thief in the Golden Age of Baghdad who answers to a higher calling. After dark visions haunt him, Basim joins an ancient order that alters his destiny in ways he never could have imagined. Witness the transformation of a young, brash criminal as he claws his way up to become a master assassin, the most versatile in franchise history.

Detective Pikachu Returns

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Return to Ryme City, a place where Pokemon and people exist in harmony and solve mysteries with the help of Detective Pikachu. This coffee-loving, gruff-voiced rodent has a nose for mystery, and he won’t stop searching until he finds his missing partner, Detective Harry Goodman. He’ll need his partner’s son, Tim Goodman, and the Pokemon of Ryme City to help on the case if he wants to unravel the mystery of Harry’s disappearance, so get to searching for those clues!

Forza Motorsport

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Return to the premiere track racer from Xbox Games Studios in Forza Motorsport. Customize over 500 real-world cars with over 800 upgrades and blitz across famous tracks using an incredible physics system with unparalleled realism. Whether you’re playing alone, against AI opponents, or with friends online, a globetrotting adventure awaits you. See you at the starting line!

Lords of the Fallen

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Dark Fantasy returns with the second entry in the Lords of the Fallen franchise. Explore a vast and harrowing souls-like from HexWorks as you battle to take out powerful bosses, fighting your way through an unforgiving quest to dethrone Adyr, the Demon God. Build your character in this RPG by leveling stats to build the perfect warrior fitted for your play style. Dare to Hope and end this nightmare.

Sonic Superstars

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Go back to the basics with Sonic in this all-new 2D scrolling adventure. Travel through the beautiful and mystic Northstar Islands in this high-speed platformer. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose as they race to gather the Chaos Emeralds, harnessing their power by using new abilities. Play alone or with up to four players cooperatively and competitively in the quest to stop Dr. Eggman and Fang from corrupting the island’s animals.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged

Hot Wheels is back with another track-racing, car-collecting, turbocharged title. Take control of over 130 vehicles alone or in multiplayer races as you drift, boost, jump, and dash to first place. Tune cars and unlock their full potential against other players online and offline, or enjoy a brand-new story mode with a cast of original characters aiming to push their racing skills to the limit!

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

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  • Release Date: October 20
  • Platforms: PS5

Peter Parker and Miles Morales return as the defenders of New York City. Switch between two Spider-Men as you race to protect the people of The Big Apple. Battle iconic villains like Kraven the Hunter and Venom as the villains try to tear the lives of these heroes apart. Explore new locations, use new powers, and enjoy a new narrative in Insomniac’s Spider-Man universe.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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Join Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Nabbit, the Toads, and Toadette on a new 2D Mario adventure. Venture to the Flower Kingdom to stop Bowser from destroying this lovely land. Classic Mario gameplay sees a stark change of pace thanks to the mysterious Wonder Flowers that morph the world around them in weird and wacky ways. Use new power-ups to navigate this strange new phenomenon and clear each stage. Play alone and online with up to four players in the main game and various additional modes and challenges!

Ghost Runner 2

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Return to the world of the lightning-paced, post-apocalyptic slasher from One More Level and 505 Games. Take on more formidable foes with more exciting bosses. Enjoy an array of new abilities. Master the new vehicular combat system and rock out to the synth-wave soundtrack in this adrenaline-pumping, cyber void-surfing epic. Throw caution to the wind and become the best cyber ninja there is.

Alan Wake 2

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Alan Wake returns for a survival horror spin on the popular Remedy franchise. After going on a mission 13 years ago, thanks to the events of the first title, Alan Wake returns, surviving as a prisoner in the Dark Place.

There, all his nightmares, fears, and stories become reality. Now, he’s fighting to create a story that can help him escape, and when an inquisitive FBI agent wanders into his sphere of influence, her world is turned upside down. Control both Alan Wake and FBI agent, Saga on this quest to bring the long-lost author back to the world of the living, safe and sound.

Other Big October 2023 Releases

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If the list above isn’t enough, even more titles drop in October 2023. Below, you’ll find other prominent titles falling during the busy month, their release dates, and the platforms they’re launching on.

For more on anticipated releases, please stick with us at Press SPACE to Jump!

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Tai Hofmann
Tai Hofmann

Writing Lead and Editor for Press SPACE to Jump. My first memory is forcing my parents to play 50-round games of Mario Party on the N64. Now I love games on all platforms and hone in on new releases. Some of my favorite titles include Cuphead, Final Fantasy XIV, God of War, Persona 5, and Super Smash Bros.

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