Explore the most anticipated games set to launch in October for both PC and consoles.

After a relatively quiet September in terms of game releases, October unveils a plethora of new titles spanning various genres. Due to the abundance, Mytour has decided to provide concise descriptions of each game, making it easy for you to keep track of these anticipated releases.

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless – The Continued Tactical Battle

• Release Date: 10/3/2023
• Genre: Tactical, Strategy
• Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4/5

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is the continuation of the beloved 3D tactical battle series. The battle unfolds with the protagonist Fuji on a quest for redemption in the spiritual realm of Hinomoto. The game offers 45 companion characters to join the player's roster and an intricately designed tactical battle system.

Wargroove 2 – The Battle Returns

• Release Date: 10/5/2023
• Genre: Tactical, Strategy
• Platforms: PC, Switch

Wargroove 2 continues the journey of the original game, inheriting the essence of the renowned tactical battle series Fire Emblem. Following the warm reception of the first installment, Chucklefish introduces the sequel with a grand battle taking place across three fronts: air, sea, and land. The publisher claims it inherits all the strengths of its predecessor with exciting new additions. Get ready to experience the artistry of the tactical battle genre in this fresh release.

Assassin's Creed Mirage – The Enchanting Assassin

• Release Date: 10/5/2023
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

In this installment, the assassin's guild story revolves around Basim, a thief in 9th-century Baghdad. Basim observes strange omens and embarks on a quest to uncover their deep-rooted causes. This leads him to a secretive guild dating back to ancient times, shaping his destiny into a notorious assassin. Players familiar with Valhalla will recognize this character.

Forza Motorsport – Racing on the Track

• Release Date: 10/10/2023
• Genre: Racing
• Platforms: PC, Xbox

The latest installment of the renowned Forza Motorsport racing game series promises enhanced features for the ultimate player experience. It includes cross-platform racing with friends, optimized AI dueling, realistic physics effects, all applied to the latest updated race car models and iconic tracks worldwide.

Total War: Pharaoh – Ancient Egyptian Warfare

• Release Date: 11/10/2023
• Genre: Strategy
• Platform: PC

The Total War series continues its legacy of engaging strategy games with a new setting - ancient Egypt in Total War: Pharaoh. This turn-based tactical game involves state management and battles with neighboring kingdoms. The game introduces the ambiance and cultural characteristics of the land of pyramids.

Lords of the Fallen – Hear Me Swear Again

• Release Date: 13/10/2023
• Genre: Action RPG
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

This Soulslike game boasts stunning graphics and innovative gameplay, exploring the parallel worlds of the living and the dead. A reminder that this is the sequel to the 2014 game of the same name, with changes in the production studio and surrounding controversies, leading to it being renamed identical to the original – Lords of the Fallen. Players may encounter confusion when searching for the game due to this reason.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – Spidey Brothers

• Release Date: 20/10/2023
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Platform: PS5

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the fantastic Spider-Man game, eagerly awaited by PS5 fans. In this installment, two Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, join forces. The game unfolds 10 months after the storyline of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Peter gains new powers, combining with Venom, while the duo faces a formidable foe – a hunter with a powerful arsenal of both machines and organic entities.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria – Reclaiming Home

• Release Date: 24/10/2023
• Genre: Adventure
• Platforms: PC, PS5

After the disappointment with Gollum, LOTR fans might find solace in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. The game narrates the journey of the dwarves, answering Gimli Lockbearer's call to return to Misty Mountain and reclaim their sacred land of Moria. The hazardous exploration demands dwarves, including yourself, to mine and craft essentials for defense. Ultimately, they aim to recapture the once-proud deserted giant city beneath the earth, which was once the dwarves' pride and joy.

Cities: Skylines 2 – Dream City Planning

• Release Date: 24/10/2023
• Genre: Adventure
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

The second installment of the city-building themed game is expected to set new standards for the construction genre, following the success of the first part. Players will have a plot of land to construct a city from the first bricks. As the city develops, additional plots of land can be purchased to expand the map area. This new installment brings improvements to how city sectors operate, such as economy, industry, and transportation. Notably, citizens will have better AI, reacting more logically to player changes.

Alan Wake 2 – The Nightmare Continues

• Release Date: 27/10/2023
• Genre: Horror
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Thirteen years after disappearing in the first game, the nightmare isn't over for the writer Alan Wake as he remains trapped in a mysterious world. This time, a new character, FBI agent Saga Anderson, joins the story. She is sent to a town to investigate a series of ritualistic murders. Both characters must rely on each other to unravel the mysterious world and find a way to free Alan.

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