As you might expect, October 2016 is filled with lots of big games, including Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, World of Final Fantasy, Mafia 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, WWE 2K17, Dragon Quest Builders, Skylanders Imaginators, Batman: Return to Arkham, and much more.
October also sees the release of PlayStation VR on October 13. Some of the launch lineup titles include PlayStation VR Worlds, RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, Batman: Arkham VR, DriveClub VR, EVE: Valkyrie, Battlezone, and more.
As of right now, here’s everything scheduled to release next month; for an up to the minute list, head over to our October 2016 new releases page, which we keep up to date:
PlayStation 4 Games
North America
- Aragami (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Laser Disco Defenders (PSN) – October 4
- Rocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Shu (PSN) – October 4
- Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Wheels of Aurelia (PSN) – October 4
- Mafia 3 (Retail & PSN) – October 7
- 100ft Robot Golf (PSN) – October 10
- Dragon Quest Builders (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour (PSN) – October 11
- Manual Samuel (PSN) – October 11
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- PayDay 2: The Big Score (Retail) – October 11
- Reus (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- WWE 2K17 (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Yesterday Origins (PSN) – October 13
- Skylanders Imaginators (Retail) – October 16
- Batman: Return to Arkham (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- Battlefield 1 (Retail & PSN) – October 21
- Darksiders Warmastered Edition (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Farming Simulator 17 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Just Dance 2017 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Mark McMorris Infinite Air (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence Ascension (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- World of Final Fantasy (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- Titanfall 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 28
Europe
- Aragami (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Laser Disco Defenders (PSN) – October 4
- Rocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Shu (PSN) – October 4
- Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide (Retail & PSN) – October 4
- Wheels of Aurelia (PSN) – October 4
- Mafia 3 (Retail & PSN) – October 7
- Ride 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 7
- Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing (PSN) – October 7
- WRC 6 (Retail & PSN) – October 7
- 100ft Robot Golf (PSN) – October 10
- Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour (PSN) – October 11
- Manual Samuel (PSN) – October 11
- Reus (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- WWE 2K17 (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- Yesterday Origins (PSN) – October 13
- Dragon Quest Builders (Retail & PSN) – October 14
- NOW That’s What I Call Sing 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 14
- Skylanders Imaginators (Retail) – October 14
- Batman: Return to Arkham (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (PSN) – October 18
- LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Retail & PSN) – October 21
- Air Conflicts Ultimate Edition (Retail) – October 21
- Battlefield 1 (Retail & PSN) – October 21
- Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs (Retail & PSN) – October 21
- Darksiders Warmastered Edition (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Farming Simulator 17 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Just Dance 2017 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Mark McMorris Infinite Air (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- World of Final Fantasy (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- Titanfall 2 (Retail & PSN) – October 28
PlayStation VR Games
North America & Europe
- Ace Banana (PSN) – October 13
- Batman: Arkham VR (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- Battlezone (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- DriveClub VR (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- EVE: Gunjack (PSN) – October 13
- EVE: Valkyrie (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- Fated: The Silent Oath (PSN) – October 13
- Harmonix Music VR (PSN) – October 13
- Headmaster (PSN) – October 13
- Here They Lie (PSN) – October 13
- Hustle Kings VR (PSN) – October 13
- Loading Human: Chapter 1 (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- PlayStation VR Worlds (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- Rez Infinite (PSN) – October 13
- RIGS: Mechanized Combat League (Retail & PSN) – October 13
- SuperHyperCube (PSN) – October 13
- Super Stardust Ultra VR (PSN) – October 13
- Tethered (PSN) – October 13
- The Playroom VR (PSN) – October 13
- Thumper (PSN) – October 13
- Tumble VR (PSN) – October 13
- Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (PSN) – October 13
- Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live (PSN) – October 14
- Pixel Gear (PSN) – October 20
- Weeping Doll (PSN) – October 27
- Carnival Games VR (PSN) – October 28
North America Only
- Rollercoaster Dreams (PSN) – October 13
PlayStation 3 Games
North America
- WWE 2K17 (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Skylanders Imaginators (Retail) – October 16
- Just Dance 2017 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
Europe
- WWE 2K17 (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Skylanders Imaginators (Retail) – October 14
- Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs (PSN) – October 21
- Just Dance 2017 (Retail & PSN) – October 25
PlayStation Vita Games
North America
- Criminal Girls 2: Party Favors (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Dragon Quest Builders (PSN) – October 11
- Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni (Retail & PSN) – October 11
- Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls (Retail & PSN) – October 18
- World of Final Fantasy (Retail & PSN) – October 25
- Yomawari: Night Alone (Retail & PSN) – October 25
Europe
- Dragon Quest Builders (PSN) – October 14
- Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (PSN) – October 18
- Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls (Retail & PSN) – October 21
- Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs (PSN) – October 21
- World of Final Fantasy (Retail & PSN) – October 28
- Yomawari: Night Alone (Retail & PSN) – October 28
DLC, Open Betas
North America & Europe
- Star Wars Battlefront ‘Death Star’ DLC (PS4) – October 4
- Battleborn ‘Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion’ DLC (PS4) – October 13
- World War Toons Open Beta (PS4, PSVR) – October 13
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Open Beta (PS4) – October 14 to 17
- Dark Souls 3 ‘Ashes of Ariandel’ DLC (PS4) – October 25
Also Scheduled for October 2016
- Mortal Blitz (PS4)
- Pool Nation VR (PS4, PSVR)
- Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (PS4)
- SteamWorld Collection (PS4)
- Wayward Sky (PS4)
*Keep in mind that all release dates are subject to change and new PSN releases are added weekly.
**Some PlayStation VR games play regularly on PlayStation 4 without the need for a headset or PlayStation Camera, while others may require the PSVR headset, PlayStation Camera, and PlayStation Move motion controllers. Check the box art/product page for each game to know what you need. Some games released before October 13, like 100ft Robot Golf, will be compatible with PlayStation VR.
Expect the October 2016 PlayStation Plus free games to be announced on Wednesday, September 28.
More Release Dates:
Top 10 PS4 Games for Holiday 2016
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Top 10 PS4 Games for Holiday 2016
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Battlefield 1
First up in Battlefield 1. Developed by DICE and published by EA, this first-person shooter is set during World War I, and gives players the tools-of-the-time to wage war against one another. After the biggest beta in EA history, with over 13.2 million players taking part, it can’t just be us here at PlayStation LifeStyle who are excited. Battlefield 1 releases on October 21st.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
Next, we have a double whammy of Call of Duty action. We’ll admit that it’s Modern Warfare Remastered that we’re most excited to play. However, to actually get access to the remaster, you have to pick up an Infinite Warfare. Fortunately, Infinite Warfare is looking better with each new trailer that gets released, so we’re not too bitter. Both games release on November 4th, however on PS4 it’s possible to get 30 days early access to the Modern Warfare Remaster campaign by pre-ordering.
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Dishonored 2
On November 11th, the Arkane Studios developed Dishonored 2 will launch. Set fifteen years after the first game, players can choose to play as either Emily or Corvo as they attempt to reclaim the Empire’s throne. We’re excited to continue the story of these characters, and see what improvements have been made to the game’s stealth, and should we get caught, brutal combat systems.
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Final Fantasy XV
The first Final Fantasy game on our list today is Final Fantasy XV. Playing as main protagonist Noctis, players must explore the world of Eos, on a journey to retrieve a powerful stolen crystal. Square Enix claims that this Final Fantasy will be a major departure from previous games, providing a darker atmosphere that focuses on more realistic environments and human characters. We can’t wait to get stuck in and immerse ourselves in a brand new world when the game releases on November 29th.
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Mafia III
Hangar 13 is the developer at the helm of delivering the next Mafia installment. Mafia III is set in 1968, in the fictional city of New Bordeaux. Put into the shoes of Lincoln Clay, players can wander the open world. The end goal for Clay, and therefore players, is to enact revenge against the Italian mob. We’ll be earning our vengeance at launch on October 7th.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Almost a year after the Xbox release, PlayStation owners are finally going to get their hands on Rise of the Tomb Raider, when it launches on October 11th. Gameplay-wise, expect more of what made the 2013 reboot so great, along with improvements in the stealth department. No competitive multiplayer this time around, but there are Challenge Modes with specific mission requirements that we just know we’ll become obsessed with.
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The Last Guardian
We feel a little anxious adding this title to our list, for fear that it will get delayed yet again, but here it is anyway. The Last Guardian, this mythical game that many thought would never see the light of day, will supposedly launch on December 6th. What we’ve seen from gameplay so far is the completion of simple puzzles in order for both the young boy and his giant griffin friend to progress. Hopefully their relationship is an interesting one, as this game really needs to do a lot to live up to the monumental hype.
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Titanfall 2
Though Xbox exclusivity kept PlayStation fans from enjoying the first Titanfall, the sequel will be coming to PlayStation 4. Titanfall 2 brings Pilots and Titans together once again, as the Frontier Militia faces off against the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation. This time around there’s a single-player campaign, a heavily requested component. Titans will start falling when the game releases on October 28th.
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Watch Dogs 2
The change of style and location has us excited about Watch Dogs 2. While the first game oozed gray and had little personality, the sequel looks vibrant and fun. Set in San Francisco, players will use their hacking know-how to take down an advanced surveillance system and the evil corporation behind it all. Watch Dogs 2 launches on November 15th.
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World of Final Fantasy
Just in case one Final Fantasy wasn’t enough, Square Enix is also launching World of Final Fantasy, which is coming to both PS4 and PlayStation Vita on October 25th. The world of Grymoire is a land populated by classic Final Fantasy characters and monsters, and you must explore it to recover lost memories. Yes, it looks cute as hell, but whatever, we’re still damn excited for it.