Pull the lever in Enshroudedand meet the builder's surprise
Sparkworks gives Enshrouded builders levers, traps and enemy spawns to turn shared worlds into playable dungeons. The 1.0 tools arrive on 15 October.
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Game Pass new games for October 2026
Choose your October downloads by date and platform, then check your tier and the games leaving on 15 October.
PS Plus Essential games for October 2026
Claim three October games with any PS Plus plan; World Brothers 2 includes PS4 as well as PS5.
War Thunder: how to research squadron vehicles
Earn research alongside your usual vehicle unlocks, check the three-day cycle and keep your invested progress when changing squadrons.
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.
- 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.
Guides
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Cyberpunk 2077: can you reset attributes twice?
Separate the one-time attribute reset from free perk refunds, and use the browser planner before changing your build.
Warhammer 3: how to unlock Boris Ursus
The Frozen Falls quest is no longer a prerequisite. Full Warhammer III content still matters.
Epic free games for 15-22 October 2026
Find the next two Epic giveaways, their PC versions and claim window, plus the games you can still collect before Thursday.
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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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
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The most anticipated games of 2026 and 2027
Twenty-five upcoming games, from Vice City and Albion to a shattered London, with release details and trailers.
A pipe and a crate are a useful start in Lightyear Frontier
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