Highlights:
* Retro Realms, one of the new games in October 2024, features two different horror franchises, namely Halloween and Evil Dead.
* October has a few anime games such as Sparking Zero and Fractured Daydream.
September was packed with games from different genres, including the incredibly detailed sports simulation NBA 2K25 and the unique Duality-based shooter called Spectre Divide. A new Harry Potter game was also released under the Portkey Games label in the form of Quidditch Champions. The succeeding month will be equally impressive, especially for anime game lovers. Beginning the month will be a new action game from the Sword Art Online franchise along with the return of the classic Budokai Tenkaichi fighting series.
List Of All New Games In October 2024
One of the important Gamescom 2024 announcements was about Batman: Arkham Shadow. It is slated to be released in Meta Quest 3 this October but the exact date hasn’t been revealed by publisher Oculus Studios. A similar case is for the PC-exclusive No More Room In Hell 2 Early Access.
Here are the new games in October 2024, their official release dates, platforms, and more:-
Kill Knight
Release Date | October 3 |
Platforms | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC |
Developers | Playside Studios |
Kill Knight is an isometric action shooter inspired by arcade titles. The protagonist is a knight who has been condemned to eternal suffering in the Abyss. To escape, the knight mercilessly guns down various monsters and eventually tries to defeat the Last Angel.
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream
Release Date | October 4 |
Platforms | PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Developer | Dimps |
Backed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is an action RPG title that features over 20 characters from the anime. It encompasses thrilling 20-player co-op raid battles, multiple character customizations, and an original story. This is one of the new games in October 2024 that uses the latest Unreal Engine for high-quality visuals.
Until Dawn (Remake)
Release Date | October 4 |
Platforms | PS5, PC |
Developer | Supermassive Games |
The popular 2015 interactive drama horror is set to get a remake. Until Dawn remastered will have improved visuals, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to create lifelike portrayals of the characters. It will also include different angles captured by a modern third-person camera that tries to recreate the experience of slasher films in dark environments.
Silent Hill 2 (Remake)
Release Date | October 8 |
Platforms | PS5, PC |
Developer | Bloober Team |
Another remake of an immersive horror title is scheduled by PlayStation for the Halloween season. Silent Hill 2 remake is the pick of the new games in October 2024. Similar to Until Dawn, it will have new third-person camera angles, better visuals without downsizing the eerie foggy atmospheres popularized by the original, and interesting changes to combat and stealth.
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire
Release Date | October 10 |
Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC |
Developer | Octeto Studios |
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is an adventure game that is mentioned to be a “homage to JRPG classics.” Players assume the role of Glenn Windwalker, a sky pirate, who recruits different people to form the strongest Alliance. The game features tactical turn-based aerial combat.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Release Date | October 11 |
Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Developer | Spike Chunsoft |
Rumors about Dragon Ball Sparking Zero were true. The next installment in the Budokai Tenkiachi series, arriving after over a decade, will feature a wider roster, local co-op, destructible environments, and 3D visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. Revenge Counters and Ki are a few new dynamics in the fighting title.
Europa
Release Date | October 11 |
Platforms | Switch, PC |
Developer | Novadust Entertainment |
An action-adventure game by an indie studio, Europa has an aesthetic that matches that of Ghibli games. The story is set on the namesake moon of Jupiter. Zee, an android, tries to trace the origin of a fallen utopia while solving puzzles, jetpacking to different heights, and adventuring in various eye-catching biomes.
Neva
Release Date | October 15 |
Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC |
Developer | Nomada Studio |
Filling the place of a 2D puzzle platformer in this list of new games in October 2024 is Neva. In this emotionally charged game with colorful art styles, Alba is bound to a wolf cub. Both form an inseparable bond while braving different challenges together.
Retro Realms: Halloween / Retro Realms: Ash vs Evil Dead
Release Date | October 18 |
Platforms | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC |
Developer | Boss Team Games |
Ash Williams will be in his ‘groovy’ pixelated self in Retro Realms, one of the highly awaited new games in October 2024. The 16-pit platformer game has overlapping horror worlds which means players can even control Michael Myers if they purchase the Halloween version. It will remind one of the Contra days as they slash and gun down enemies spawning from all sides.
Unknown 9: Awakening
Release Date | October 18 |
Platforms | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC |
Developer | Reflector Entertainment |
Featuring Anya Chalotra as the lead character named Haroona, Unknown 9: Awakening is an action-adventure game built with Unreal Engine 5. The futuristic sci-fi title is deservedly one of the best new games in October 2024 due to the character portrayal, immersive visuals, and combat that includes both stealth and fistfights.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Release Date | October 29 |
Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Developer | Deck Nine |
Double Exposure is the fourth main installment of the Life Is Strange series and the sequel to the main game. Step into the shoes of Max Caulfield and alternate between two timelines to solve a murder case in this intriguing point-and-click mystery adventure.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Release Date | October 31 |
Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Developer | BioWare |
Ending the month of October is a massively popular action-adventure game. The fourth installment in the series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not only feature the usual choice-driven romance angles but also a combat system reportedly inspired by the God of War game. Rook, the main character, will have seven companions, each with a different motivation and personality.