Top 10 Best Games Releasing on PS5 in October 2026

October 2026 is one of the two busiest months of the year for games. And if you’re a PS5 player looking ahead at what’s coming, there are a ton of options. Most publishers and developers have decided to get their biggest games out before Grand Theft Auto 6 comes out in November.

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This means that October is packed with big franchise releases, new IPs, remasters, and indie games. Not every game coming out in October is coming to PS5, but there are plenty of games worth keeping an eye on. Here are the 10 best PS5 games releasing in October 2026.

10 Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – October 1

October gets off to a nostalgic start with Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. The classic hack-and-slash game returns with an updated version for modern platforms, including PS5.

You can expect massive battles and satisfying one-versus-thousands combat, and it’s a great choice if you like the franchise and want a straightforward action game.

9 Rayman Legends Retold – October 1

Ubisoft’s beloved platformer returns with Rayman Legends Retold on October 1. The remake brings the classic platforming adventure to PS5. If you’ve never played a Rayman game before, this is your chance to do it on current gen consoles.

With its colorful levels, fast-paced movement, and emphasis on precision, this could be one of October’s best lighter alternatives to the month’s more serious action games.

8 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – October 2

Flight combat fans won’t have to wait long for their October highlight. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on PS5 on October 2, putting players behind the controls of a variety of military aircraft.

The series is known for combining accessible arcade-style flying with spectacular aerial battles, making this a particularly attractive release for players looking for something different from the usual third-person action games.

7 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – October 8

October is also the perfect time for a new survival-horror game, and Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival arrives on PS5 on October 8.

Developed by Saber Interactive, the game draws from Barker’s distinctive horror universe and promises a darker experience built around survival and action. Its October release window should make it particularly appealing to horror fans looking for something suitably disturbing.

6 Star Wars: Galactic Racer – October 6

Star Wars: Galactic Racer speeds onto PS5 on October 6, giving racing fans an opportunity to compete across the iconic sci-fi universe. Developed by Fuse Games, the game combines the Star Wars license with a racing-focused experience.

Its October release also makes it an interesting alternative for players who want something more relaxed than the month’s action-heavy RPGs and shooters.

5 Valor Mortis – October 13

From the team behind Ghostrunner 2, Valor Mortis brings a Soulslike experience to PS5 on October 13. Players can expect challenging combat and an emphasis on mastering encounters rather than simply overpowering enemies.

For fans of demanding action RPGs, this could be one of October’s biggest sleeper hits.

4 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – October 15

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse arrives on October 15, bringing the iconic franchise back in Metroidvania form. Developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the game has a particularly interesting pedigree given Motion Twin’s work on Dead Cells.

That combination makes this one of the month’s most exciting choices for fans of exploration-focused 2D action games.

3 Final Fantasy Resonance – October 22

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for October 22 on PS5. Unlike the series’ traditional real-time action RPGs, this entry is described as a turn-based strategy RPG.

Its Final Fantasy pedigree alone makes it one of October’s major releases, while the tactical gameplay could give it a distinctive identity within the franchise.

2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – October 23

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 lands on PS5 on October 23, providing the month’s biggest choice for first-person shooter fans.

With Call of Duty remaining one of gaming’s most established annual franchises, its arrival just weeks before GTA 6 gives October an enormous blockbuster release to close out the month.

1 Phantom Blade Zero – October 29

The biggest PS5 release of October is arguably Phantom Blade Zero, which launches on October 29. S-GAME’s action RPG has been one of the year’s most anticipated games, thanks to its fast-paced combat, striking visual presentation, and ambitious action design.

Arriving just before GTA 6, Phantom Blade Zero could be the final major PS5 release to make a serious push for game-of-the-year discussions before Rockstar’s massive November launch.

It’s really going to be a stacked month, so which games will you be playing? Let us know in the comments!