One of the busiest months of the year is here and if you have nothing to play then the October 2021 video game releases should have something in it for you. Of course, the biggest releases in October 2021 include Far Cry 6 and the Nintendo Switch OLED console. Nintendo is also releasing a brand new Metroid Dread alongside the console to celebrate the launch.
For those of you who don’t have EA Play, you can also jump into FIFA 22 on 1 October. We loved the game. Check out our review for that here. The October 2021 video game releases also include zombie shooter Back 4 Blood, Alan Wake Remastered and a new The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Oh and Guardians of the Galaxy, Age of Empires IV and Mario Party Superstars… It is a busy month indeed.
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Take a look at all the biggest October 2021 video game releases for PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch down below.
October 2021 Video Game Releases
FIFA 22
- Release Date: 1 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC, Switch, Mobile
Go inside FIFA 22 with the Official Gameplay Trailer. Powered by Football™, FIFA 22 introduces HyperMotion Technology on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Stadia, elevating every match across every mode.
Alan Wake Remastered
- Release Date: 5 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
Play as troubled author Alan Wake, who goes on a desparate search for his missing photographer wife, Alice. The sleepy Pacific Northwestern town of Bright Falls isn’t what it seems. A malevolent presence lurks in the dark, and a horror story Alan doesn’t remember writing is coming true.
Hell Let Loose
- Release Date: 5 October 2021
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Join the fight for Europe in 50 vs 50 combined arms warfare. Infantry, Tanks and Artillery will clash on the frontline in this tactical FPS.
Jett: The Far Shore
- Release Date: 5 October 2021
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
Superbrothers A/V Creative Director Craig D. Adams takes your through this first look at JETT : The Far Shore gameplay.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
- Release Date: 5 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC. Switch
Bounce, tilt, and roll through over 300 delightfully recreated stages from the original three Super Monkey Ball games when Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania rolls onto Nintendo Switch on 10/5.
Art of Rally
- Release Date: 6 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5
art of rally is available now on Nintendo Switch! Includes Kenya with 4 new cars, 6 new tracks, and a new free roam area!
Age of Darkness Final Stand
- Release Date: 7 October 2021
- Platforms: PC
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Launching into Early Access on Steam this October 7th.
Far Cry 6
- Release Date: 7 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
Pre-order now and get access to the Libertad Pack which includes the “Libertad Outfit” for your loyal Chorizo and the state-of-the-art “Discos Locos”, a weaponised disc launcher that will make your enemies dance on their own graves.
Metroid Dread
- Release Date: 8 October 2021
- Platforms: Switch
Samus Aran is the galaxy’s most legendary bounty hunter, but soon she’ll begin a mission unlike any other she’s completed before.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
- Release Date: 8 October 2021
- Platforms: Switch
Meet the newest entry to the Nintendo Switch family! Nintendo Switch – OLED Model brings the versatility of the Nintendo Switch experience with a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, and more. Nintendo Switch – OLED Model releases on October 8. Pre-order now find out more here.
Back 4 Blood
- Release Date: 12 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
On October 12, 2021, Back 4 Blood brings you face-to-face with the Ridden on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Consoles, PS5, PS4, and PC.
Disco Elysium: The Final Stand Cut
- Release Date: 12 October 2021
- Platforms: Xbox One/Series, Switch, PC
The definitive edition of the groundbreaking role-playing game Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is coming to consoles and PC.
Crysis Remastered Trilogy
- Release Date: 15 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
It’s time for you to get your piece of the action with Crysis Remastered Trilogy. Check out our Official Switch Launch Trailer.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
- Release Date: 22 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
You’ve escaped the demons in Little Hope, but now something sinister lies deep underground. Descend into the underworld in The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes.
Guardians of the Galaxy
- Release Date: 26 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
Twelve years ago, a massive Galactic War swept across the cosmos. Star-Lord, seeing an opportunity for adventure and profit in a universe that’s finally moving on, recently formed the Guardians of the Galaxy to sell their services as heroes-for-hire. But now, a grand organization known as the Universal Church of Truth promises to bring back everything that was lost in the Galactic War. Powered by their faith, they’re spreading their beliefs to more and more worlds. It’ll soon be up to the Guardians to save the galaxy. No guts, no glory.
Age of Empires 4
- Release Date: 28 October 2021
- Platforms: PC
One of the best-selling real-time strategy games returns in glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the modern world.
Riders Republic
- Release Date: 28 October 2021
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC
Jump into the Riders Republic massive multiplayer playground! Ski, snowboard, bike, or wingsuit across an open world sports paradise. Race in mass start events, develop your rider’s career, or kick back with friends and free roam the parks.
Mario Party Superstars
- Release Date: 29 October 2021
- Platforms: Switch
Enjoy 5 boards from the Nintendo 64 era & 100 minigames from the series catalogue – all of which can be played with button controls. Plus, all game modes work with online play!
Other October 2021 Video Game Releases
- BPM: Bullets Per Minute – PS4, Xbox One / 5 October
- Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch / 5 October
- Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC – PS4, Xbox One, PC / 5 October
- Age of Darkness: Final Stand – PC / 7 October
- The Lightbringer – PC, Switch / 7 October
- Moonglow Bay – PC, Xbox/Series / 7 October
- Knockout Home Fitness – Switch / 8 October
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes – Switch / 8 October
- Tetris Effect: Connected – Switch / 8 October
- Book Of Travels – PC / 11 October
- Ori: The Collection – Switch / 12 October
- A Little Golf Journey -PC, Switch / 14 October
- Despot’s Game – PC / 14 October
- Godstrike – PS4, Xbox One / 14 October
- Jackbox Party Pack 8 – PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC, Switch / 14 October
- Ruin Raiders – PC, Switch / 14 October
- Sphere – Flying Cities – PC / 14 October
- Crysis Remastered Trilogy – PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series, PC / 15 October
- Demon Slayer: The Hikonami Chronicles – PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox/Series / 15 October
- The Good Life – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch / 15 October
- Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town – PS4, Xbox One / 15 October
- Dying Light: Platinum Edition – Switch / 19 October
- Into The Pit – PC, Xbox One / 19 October
- War Mongrels – PC / 19 October
- Youtubers Life 2 – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch / 19 October
- Healing Spree – PC / 20 October
- Jars – PC, Switch / 20 October
- Resident Evil 4 VR – Oculus VR / 21 October
- Sands of Aura – PC / 21 October
- Tandem: A Tale of Shadows PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch / 21 October
- Jumanji: The Video Game Enhanced Edition – PS5 / 22 October
- L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Night – Switch / 26 October
- The Unliving – PC/ 26 October
- Workshop Simulator – PC / 26 October
- Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition – PS5, Xbox Series X/S – 28 October
- Age of Empires 4 – PC / 28 October
- Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch / 28 October
- Plan B from Outer Space: A Bavarian Odyssey – PC / 28 October
- Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars – Switch / 28 October
