NEXT WEEK IN GAMES · WEEKLY RELEASE CALENDAR
Next Week in Games: October 19–25, 2026
Explore the October 19–25, 2026 game release calendar across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile. This edition highlights nine notable releases, including major AAA launches, console arrivals, a new co-op adventure and several highly anticipated cross-platform games.
Release Week
October 19–25, 2026
9 highlighted releases · 28 game listings
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FEATURED RELEASE · October 23
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Activision and Infinity Ward return with a new Modern Warfare campaign set against a full-scale invasion of the Korean Peninsula. Players will fight across Korea, New York, Paris and Mumbai, while multiplayer and the new DMZ extraction experience expand the series beyond its traditional campaign-and-multiplayer structure.
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
PC
Nintendo Switch 2
Why it matters
One of the week's biggest global releases, bringing a new Modern Warfare campaign, multiplayer and DMZ gameplay to four major gaming platforms.
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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Games Releasing October 19–25
Eight additional highlights cover a major PS5 console arrival, new co-op adventures, a full 1.0 launch, a new FINAL FANTASY RPG, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and a new ONE PIECE management game.
PS5 Release
BeamNG.drive
The soft-body physics driving simulator reaches PlayStation 5 on October 19. Its real-time vehicle simulation and detailed deformation system bring the long-running PC driving sandbox to console, while PC players are also expected to receive Version 0.40 around the same time.
PlayStation 5
PC
October 19, 2026 · PS5 Launch
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Co-op Adventure
We Were Here Tomorrow
This asymmetrical two-player co-op adventure sends two Explorers into the mysterious Norček Industries facility. Each player sees different parts of the puzzle and must communicate through walkie-talkies to combine their perspectives and uncover the truth.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
October 20, 2026 · Global Release
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1.0 Release
Mycopunk
After more than a year in Early Access, Mycopunk launches its full 1.0 version on PC and PlayStation 5. The cooperative looter shooter combines four-player missions, fungal enemies and a highly customizable upgrade system for weapons and gear.
PC
PlayStation 5
October 20, 2026 · Early Access Exit / 1.0
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Action RPG
Stupid Never Dies
Control Davy, the weakest zombie imaginable, in a fast-growth 3D action RPG from GPTRACK50. Devour monsters, steal their abilities, modify your body and battle through a mysterious dungeon in an unusual story about a zombie trying to revive the woman he loves.
PlayStation 5
PC
October 21, 2026 · Global Release
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New RPG
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
Square Enix introduces the first HD-2D FINAL FANTASY game, combining classic pixel-art presentation with modern cinematic techniques. The RPG features strategic turn-based combat, an evolved job system, Visions based on legendary heroes and familiar elements including chocobos, espers and airships.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
PC
October 22, 2026 · Main Launch
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Switch 2 Exclusive
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo expands its motion-control sports series with a new resort on Wuhu Island. Players can enjoy 12 sports, explore the island and compete in new activities including Island Crown challenges, with support for both online and offline play.
Nintendo Switch 2
October 22, 2026 · Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
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PS5 Release
PEAK
The cooperative climbing hit comes to PlayStation 5 on October 22. The console launch adds crossplay, letting players climb with friends across platforms while taking on dangerous environments, limited resources and unpredictable hazards.
PlayStation 5
Crossplay
October 22, 2026 · PS5 Launch
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ONE PIECE · Multi-Platform
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet
Join the Straw Hat Crew and build the greatest floating restaurant in the world of ONE PIECE. Collect ingredients, create dishes, decorate the restaurant and interact with more than 400 characters in this new management simulation.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC
iOS / Android
October 23, 2026 · Global Release
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MORE RELEASES
Also Arriving This Week
Additional dated entries from the supplied release calendar are grouped below. Platform labels follow the supplied screenshots. Routine game activities and showcases are not treated as featured game releases.
Oct 19 Monday
Frostpunk
Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
Oct 20 Tuesday
Nomad Drive
PC / PlayStation 5
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
PC
Frankenstein: Awakening of Horror
PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
Blue Ridge Hunting
PC · Early Access
Oct 21 Wednesday
The Killing Stone
Xbox Series X / PC / PlayStation 5
Oct 22 Thursday
Moadra
PC / Xbox Series X / PlayStation 5 +1
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced
Nintendo Switch 2
Cotton Reboot! High Tension!
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Nintendo Switch
Cotton Reboot!
Nintendo Switch 2 / PlayStation 5
Hitman: Absolution
Nintendo Switch 2
Back to the Dawn
PlayStation 5
World of Warcraft Classic: Burning Crusade Classic | Phase 3 - The Gods of Zul'aman
PC · Game Content Update
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
Nintendo Switch 2
My Friendly Neighborhood
Nintendo Switch 2
Oct 23 Friday
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest
Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch / Xbox Series X +2
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Release dates and platform availability can change or vary by region. Highlight details were cross-checked against official publisher, platform or storefront information where available. ID@Xbox Showcase 2026 is excluded because it is a showcase event rather than a game release. World of Warcraft Classic: Burning Crusade Classic Phase 3 is retained as an additional calendar item but is not treated as a featured release. No additional dated game releases are shown for October 24–25 in the supplied screenshots.
