October 2016 PS4, PSVR, PS3, Vita New Releases in US & EU

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

Top 10 PS4 Games for Holiday 2016
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.