Comprehensive Guide to Upcoming Game Release Dates
Here are the upcoming games we’re excited about, curated for those who may not have time organize them themselves. We’ll keep all games listed for at least month after their release and update the monthly with new additions. While we may not get to every game, these are the titles we would dive into if given the chance.
Super Mario Galazy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date
Genre
Oct 2, 2025
3D Mario Game
Will I Play
Likely Not
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
3D platformers set in space where Mario travels to various planets, each with unique gravity, to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Galaxy 1 introduces the powerful Rosalina and her Lumas, while Galaxy 2 sees Mario team up with Yoshi and is a more expansive, challenge-focused experience that serves as a loose sequel to the first game. Both are considered acclaimed classics, praised for their innovative platforming, gravity mechanics, and vibrant worlds.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Much acclaimed 3D Mario previous to Mario Odyssey, remastered for Switch 2.
Ghost of Yotei
Sucker Punch Productions (PlayStation Studios)
PS5
Release Date
Genre
Oct 2, 2025
Action adventure / Open world
Will I Play
Currently Playing
Hype Level
10
Description of Game
A new Ghost rises in 1603 near Mount Yōtei; track enemies across snowy tundra and sweeping grasslands as Atsu.
Gamer-Parent Notes
For those who have not play Ghost of Tsushima it is a must play, this sequel is highly anticipated.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
MediaVision; Publisher: Bandai Namco
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Release Date
Genre
Oct 3, 2025
JRPG / Monster‑taming (turn‑based)
Will I Play
Not at launch but will play later
Hype Level
8
Description of Game
Travel through time and parallel worlds while raising and battling Digimon in strategic turn‑based combat.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Past few Digimon stories have been good but previous games were on the longer end and it is coming out in a crowded market with Ghost and Pokémon Z-A.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Game Freak; Publisher: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Nintendo Switch 2 (enhanced), Nintendo Switch
Release Date
Genre
Oct 16, 2025
Action RPG / Creature catching
Will I Play
Currently Playing
Hype Level
9
Description of Game
Explore and battle across Lumiose City in a new Legends entry; the Switch 2 Edition offers higher resolution and frame rate.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Takes the original Pokémon formula and creates a real-time combat system, very interesting but unsure if it would land against the originals.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Team Ninja
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Xbox Game Pass
Release Date
Genre
Oct 21, 2025
Action / Character action
Will I Play
To see Reviews
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
The legendary action series returns with Yakumo and Ryu; high‑speed swordplay and punishing boss encounters.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Trailers so far look closer to devil may cry with great real-time action, parry system looks good.
Dispatch
AdHoc Studio
PC (Steam) and Consoles (TBA)
Release Date
Genre
Oct 22, 2025
Narrative adventure / Management Sim
Will I Play
Currently Playing
Hype Level
10
Description of Game
A superhero workplace comedy where you dispatch (and manage) misfit heroes while navigating office politics.
Gamer-Parent Notes
See trailer, this is a hero administrator sim but looks awesome and art style is cool.
The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment
Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC
Release Date
Genre
Oct 29, 2025
RPG / FPS
Will I Play
Yes - Making time to play soon, perhaps holiday season.
Hype Level
10
Description of Game
A satirical space RPG sequel with deeper systems and reactive storytelling set in a new colony.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Outer Worlds was a standout hit, the sequel appears to be iterating, the trailer won me over on this one.
Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Mac
Release Date
Genre
Mar 19, 2026
Open‑world action adventure / RPG
Will I Play
Too early to tell
Hype Level
6
Description of Game
A gritty single‑player epic set in Pywel—explore, duel, and take on large‑scale battles with cinematic flair.
Gamer-Parent Notes
One we are keeping an eye on but still to be sold. The developer is MMORPG in previous games, interesting to see how it translates to a standalone story.
Saros
Housemarque (PlayStation Studios)
PS5 (PS5 Pro enhanced)
Release Date
Genre
Mar 20, 2026
Action / Roguelike elements
Will I Play
Yes
Hype Level
9
Description of Game
Housemarque’s follow‑up to Returnal—third‑person action on planet Carcosa, with progression that reacts to each death.
Gamer-Parent Notes
PlayStation State of Play made this look great, always wanted to try Returnal, this is likely to be my first foray into the Housemarque games.
007 First Light
IO Interactive
PS5
Release Date
Genre
Mar 27, 2026
Action‑adventure / Stealth
Will I Play
Tentative Yes
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
An original James Bond origin story mixing stealth, combat, and driving—developed by the Hitman studio.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Recent PlayStation State of Play showed nice gameplay that was a mix of Hitman and Uncharted. It looks like it will be a good time.