Video games are a pretty expensive hobby. While a pre-owned Indie game might not set you back as much as a new set of golf clubs, some shiny new sneakers, or evena box of Warhammer minis, they’re far from cheap. That’s especially true when it comes to big AAA first-party titles, with some of Sony, Xbox, and Nintendo’s upcoming games setting players back about $70 each. And, in a stroke of both bad and good luck, October is absolutely jam-packed with brand-new releases, a good few of which are those big AAA games.
There are well over 15 major titles heading to consoles and PC in the coming weeks, and gamers better be prepared to shell out a small fortune if they’re planning on picking up the lot. While there are plenty of Indie games and ports dropping in October, this month sees some of themost anticipated AAA gamesrelease, and prices are not overly generous.
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How Much Each Major October Video Game Release Will Cost
October’s video game slate has already kicked off, with the first major title,Overwatch 2, releasing on October 4. Technically released in early access,Overwatch 2is taking a free-to-play approachthis time round. However, there’s a big caveat to this. While playing the game is free, players will need to purchase the premium battle pass, or grind for hours to unlock the game’s new hero Kiriko. For long-time fans ofOverwatch, it may feel as though they’re being railroaded into buying the battle pass, which sets them back around $10.
Arriving on October 6,Nier: Automata The End of the Yorha Editionfinally comes to Nintendo Switch and will cost $39.99 from the Switch eShop. This version of the game comes packed with the DLC expansion, and some cosmetics and coliseums based onNier Replicant.No Man’s Skyalso makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch in October, bringing the sprawling space sim to the handheld for the first time.No Man’s Skyon Switch will cost $59.99 on launch for either the physical edition or the eShop digital version.
On the other side of the coin,No More Heroes 3, a game originally released exclusively for Switch is now heading to PlayStation and Xbox on October 11. This port will cost fans about $59.99, and if they grab the physical edition they’ll also get a handful of physical goodies like a soundtrack CD, artbook, and a custom license plate. A Sci-Fi horror gameheavily inspired byAlien’s H.R. Giger,Scornreleases on Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 14, right in time for Halloween.Scornis set to retail for $39.99, though PC players can currently pre-order it on Steam for just $35.99.
October is also a big month for sports games, with bothNHL 23andPGA Tour 2K23releasing in the coming weeks. Both games are set to launch on October 14, and both will set the player back $59.99 each for the standard editions of the game, with cross-gen version costing $10 more and deluxe editions ranging from $99.99 to $119.99.
Dragon Ball: The Breakersis a unique take on the asymmetrical multiplayer experience, popularized by the likes ofDead By DaylightandFriday the 13th.Dragon Ball: The Breakersis actually one of the cheaper games on this list, coming in at just $19.99,while the special edition is just $10 extra. One of the most anticipated story-driven games of the year,A Plague Tale: Requiemis launching on October 18 for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. While it may not quite be a first-party AAA game, it’s certainly being treated as one, with a lofty price tag of $59.99 for next-gen consoles.
TheUncharted: Legacy of Thievescollectionis coming to PC on October 19, bringing two incredible PlayStation adventure games to brand-new audiences.Uncharted: Legacy of Thievesretails for $49.99, which isn’t too awful considering it remasters two AAA first-party games. On October 21,New Tales From the Borderlandsmakes its way to consoles and PC, retailing for $39.99.
The final week of October is full to the brim with major releases, andMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopeis one of the biggest. Releasing on October 20,Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopecosts $59.99 for the standard edition, or $89.99 for the Gold Edition, which comes with the game’s Season Pass and a Galactic Prestige Pass that grants players some unique weapon skins.
The highly anticipatedGotham Knightsis next, set to release on October 21.Gotham Knightsis one of the more expensive games of October, with its standard edition retailing for $69.99, while its Deluxe Edition will set players back $89.99. That’s not to mentionGotham Knights' collector’s edition, which costs $299.99, though this might be a little tricky to get ahold of this close to release.
The definitive version ofPersona 5,Persona 5 Royalis heading to Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox on October 21. For all three platforms,Persona 5 Royalwill cost $59.99. One of the most anticipated Switch exclusives,Bayonetta 3, is set to release on October 28 and is set to retail for $59.99, or $89.99 forthe Trinity Masquerade Edition, which comes with a soundtrack, artbook, and some alternate covers.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2also releases on October 28, retailing for $69.99, with a Vault Edition being available for $99.99.Resident Evil 8 Gold Editionalso drops on October 28, packaging the new Winters Expansion in with the base game for $49.99. If gamers are planning on buying every single game on this list, then they’d be shelling out a total of $869.84, and that’s just for the standard editions.
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October Releases Heading To Xbox Game Pass
October is going to be one expensive month for gamers, but thankfully,Xbox Game Passis here to lend a helping hand. Three of October’s big releases are heading to Xbox Game Pass day-one:Scorn,A Plague Tale: Requiem, andPersona 5 Royal.While they may not be the heaviest hitters of the month, every little helps, and those who were planning to pick up all three will be able to get them for a massively reduced price.
