Games to look for – October 2024 -.

The first of three usually very busy months is behind us. September is in the books and that means all eyes are on October. As you would hope, this month is packed from head to tail, with major releases in just about every genre you can think of. Take a seat for one of the biggest Games To Look For items of 2024.

Throne and Freedom (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 1

The month begins with a brand new full-scale MMORPG from Amazon Games and developer NCSOFT. Throne and Liberty is an ambitious game set in an ever-changing environment where players become embroiled in battles against other players and all sorts of monsters and other enemies. With morphing abilities that add an extra dimension to movement, this is ideal for fans looking for something to keep feeding their MMO hunger after the arrival of World of Warcraft: The War Within.

Until Dawn (PC, PS5) – Oct. 4

You’re probably familiar with this Supermassive classic, so we’ll keep it short. Until Dawn is the remastered and improved version of the famous horror adventure, this time built and designed to tap into the full potential of the PC platform and PS5 consoles.

Silent Hill 2 Remake (PC, PS5) – Oct. 8

In the same vein as Until Dawn, you may be very familiar with Konami’s famous survival horror, so we’re keeping this one simple as well. The horror veterans at Bloober Team have updated and improved the beloved story, vastly upgraded the visuals and adapted the gameplay sequences to modern times. If you’ve never played the original, you won’t want to miss this version of one of the most influential games of all time.

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – Oct. 8

The only DLC or expansion on this month’s list. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred takes players back to Sanctuary to enter the swamps of Nahantu in an attempt to foil the Prime Evil’s latest plot, Mephisto. With a new class to master, one known as the Spiritborn, this is the perfect way to continue your journey to slaying demons in Blizzard’s acclaimed action-RPG.

Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 11

Persona creators Atlus are at it again with a brand new, sprawling RPG known simply as Metaphor: ReFantazio. This game is set in a fantasy world, one in which players will have to fight for their right to be called the next monarch and ruler of the land. In traditional Atlus fashion, expect a long and winding story, one that is enhanced and supported with a turn-based strategic combat suite.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 11

The ultimate Dragon Ball fantasy. There are few better ways to describe this upcoming fighting installment from Spike Chunsoft, as it literally allows you to rewrite the Dragon Ball story and experience events in a way never documented in the anime or manga. Using an omnidirectional combat and movement suite, Dragon Ball fans won’t want to miss this one.

Neva (PC, PS5, Xbox series, Switch) – Oct. 15

The folks at Nomada Studio plan to use October to debut what will undoubtedly go down in history as the indie of the month. Neva is a heartwarming and charming story revolving around a young woman and an adorable mythical wolf as they embark on an incredible journey through a dying realm. Expect some of the most striking and unique set pieces and environmental art you’ve seen in a long time.

New World: Aeternum (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 15

New World is not good… new, but this Aeternum rendition certainly is. The folks at Amazon Games have taken the MMORPG and rebuilt it in such a way that it not only suits consoles and controller gameplay, but now has a more action-RPG-oriented setup that makes it more accessible and engaging for solo players. If the MMO aspect of the original New World put you off, this version is definitely worth checking out.

Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) – Oct. 17

The Switch is a retiree currently spending its final days in a nursing home, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a few more tricks up its sleeve. For October, this is Super Mario Party Jamboree, a party title that offers more than 110 mini-games for players to compete and stress against, all on a variety of new boards and playable locations. This game also offers the series’ first-ever 20-player online mode, so expect plenty of mayhem and madness here.

A quiet place: the road ahead (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 17

You’ve probably seen the movies, but now you can play the game, too. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure that asks players to survive in complete silence to avoid the many sound-sensitive monsters inhabiting the world. This horror experience, from developer Stormind Games, is all about atmosphere and mood and is a perfect option for the spooky season.

Unknown 9: Awakening (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – Oct. 18

For those looking for a stealth action adventure in October, look no further than Reflector Entertainment ‘s Unknown 9: Awakening. This title is about stepping into the shoes of a powerful Quaestor known as Haroona (played by Anya Chalotra) and using your skills to take down a powerful secret organization with a very dark motive.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – Oct. 25

For many, the biggest and most exciting release of the entire month. This year’s Call of Duty aims to improve on previous volumes by offering a full campaign, a reformed, round-based Zombies and fast-paced Omnimovement-enhanced multiplayer. A truly jam-packed package that will debut for the first time ever as a first-day release on the Game Pass service. No doubt many will see this as a reason to return to Activision’s epic shooter series.

Sonic X Shadows Generations (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch) – Oct. 25

Like Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2, many of you have probably already played this game, but that doesn’t change the fact that Sega’s platformer is one to watch out for thanks to its hefty Shadow -y additions. In addition to remastering and improving Sonic ‘s own levels and levels, this version also features a special Shadow storyline that centers on everyone’s favorite dark, alternate hedgehog.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 29

It’s been a few years since developer Deck Nine debuted a new Life is Strange, but the time for more stories in this wonderful and vibrant universe is now. Life is Strange: Double Exposure revolves around the returning Max Caulfield as she is tasked with solving the murder of her new close friend Safi, all by using her special powers, one of which allows her to travel between alternate timelines.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Oct. 31

If Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 wasn’t your game of the month, this one probably is. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an ambitious single-player RPG that takes us back to BioWare’s fantasy world to team up with some beloved and fan-favorite characters in an attempt to stop the deadly and powerful Dreadwolf. With a complex and rich story to follow and a more fluid and fast-paced combat suite, this is definitely one to keep an eye on.

And there we have it, another big month is in the books. Be sure to check back in a few weeks as we look at what November has in store for gaming fans around the world.