Sound System's two ways to reach the last chord
Sound System lets Classic players finish through mistakes, while Pro ends a song after eleven misses. Wider timing windows and per-note ratings give each mode a different appeal ahead of November's PC launch.
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Fortnite DirectX 11 removed: what to use on PC
Fortnite removed the DirectX 11 menu option; start with Performance and let it choose a rendering path. Use launcher commands only if your mode will not save.
GTA Online Career Builder not showing?
Check the edition, previous use and Review Character branch to understand why the starting career screen is absent.
Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition: all six extra animals
Compare the launch editions, identify all six extra species and keep the pre-order shop, bins and photo wall separate.
Most anticipated games
The 25 games everyone is waiting for, with release dates, platforms and trailers. Filter the list by the console you play on.
See the full list- 01Grand Theft Auto VI19 November 2026 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- 02Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 423 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
- 03Castlevania: Belmont's Curse15 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch
- 04DeadlockTo be announced · PC
- 05Metroid Ravenous28 January 2027 · Switch 2
Free this month
What you can claim or play now with PS Plus, Game Pass, Epic and Switch Online, with the dates and how to get each game.
All free games- PS Plus EssentialPS Plus Essential games for October 2026Claim three October games with any PS Plus plan; World Brothers 2 includes PS4 as well as PS5.
- PS Plus Extra and PremiumPS Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2026Extra covers seven catalogue additions; Premium adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Match each game to its date and console.
- Game PassGame Pass new games for October 2026Choose your October downloads by date and platform, then check your tier and the games leaving on 15 October.
- Free Play DaysXbox Free Play Days games for 8-11 October 2026Find the seven games, console versions and trial conditions, then open the Free Play Days collection.
- Epic free gamesEpic free games for 15-22 October 2026Find the next two Epic giveaways, their PC versions and claim window, plus the games you can still collect before Thursday.
Upcoming game guides
Release calendar →Get ready for the biggest launches, and get unstuck in their first week.
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Minecraft: how to take items out of a bundle
Choose a stored item, uncover hidden contents and keep inventory retrieval separate from emptying a bundle onto the ground.
PS Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2026
Extra covers seven catalogue additions; Premium adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Match each game to its date and console.
CS2: how to get a Service Medal
Check Prime eligibility, earn match and mission XP, then use the profile-card claim option when you reach Global General.
What to watch before launch
A familiar cover shooter is adding movement, destructible cover and denser city missions. The campaign's pacing is the question.
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Reigns developer Nerial ends development as staff seek new roles
The founders plan to return to game-making after a break; their announcement offers no restart or rehiring commitment.
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy enters administration
The studio is in administration; its fate and MindsEye's support remain unconfirmed.
Xbox cuts 268 jobs as Ninja Theory faces proposed closure
The 268 confirmed cuts and Ninja Theory consultation are distinct parts of Xbox's latest restructuring.
Undead Labs confirms significant layoffs as it becomes employee owned
The studio says State of Decay 3 remains on course for 2027, while the number of jobs lost is still unknown.
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Framing a wildlife portrait in Planet Zoo 2
Separate focus distances keep a tiger sharp amongst the leaves, while movable planting gives builders a background to refine.
Pull the lever in Enshrouded and meet a surprise
A pressure-sensitive floor can open a secret hallway; a lever can spawn an enemy. Builders choose what sets the room in motion.
Extra traps, steadier rules in Trees Hate You's demo
Complete the normal demo to unlock extra hazards, an unchanged trap arrangement after death and more predictable versions of certain random events.
Building a wind turbine with strangers in Loftia
Project stages can advance while one player prepares a contribution, making current requirements useful.