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October 2025 release schedule
The dates below reproduce the cited sources’ announcements, not a verified record of every game that ultimately launched in October. Nintendo UK’s September 30 article was a selection and said its dates were accurate at publication. Nintendo of America published its roundup on October 13, while Xbox Wire’s weekly articles also warned that dates were subject to change.
| Date reported | Game | Platform or region stated | Source and publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Notice Me Leena-senpai! | Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 2 | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Nintendo platforms; Nintendo UK selection | Nintendo UK, September 30 |
| October 3 | Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer | Nintendo Switch | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 8 | Super Mining Mechs | Platform details vary by row in Eastasiasoft’s announcement | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 9 | Little Nightmares III | Xbox platform article | Xbox Wire, October 3 |
| October 10 | Little Nightmares III | Nintendo UK selection | Nintendo UK, September 30 |
| October 10 | Battlefield 6 | Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Wire, October 3 |
| October 14 | JUST DANCE 2026 EDITION | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America, October 13 |
| October 15 | Kotenok | Platform details vary by row in Eastasiasoft’s announcement | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 16 | Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo of America, October 13 |
| October 16 | Smoots Crazy Wave | PS4/PS5, Asia/Japan | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 22 | REDEX | Platform details vary by row in Eastasiasoft’s announcement | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 29 | The Outer Worlds 2 | Xbox; Xbox Wire also identifies Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere | Xbox Wire, October 24 |
| October 29 | Halloween 1985 | Platform details vary by row in Eastasiasoft’s announcement | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 30 | DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo of America, October 13 |
| October 30 | Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V GENERATION | Nintendo Switch, Asia | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
| October 31 | Learn to Play Vol. 13 – Pumpkin Smash! | Platform details vary by row in Eastasiasoft’s announcement | Eastasiasoft, September 29 |
Why the same game can have different dates
Calendar entries are not necessarily universal dates. Nintendo UK listed Little Nightmares III for October 10 in its September 30 selection, while Xbox Wire’s October 3 article listed it for October 9. Those are source- and platform-specific announcements; the available information does not establish which date applied to every platform or region. Check the listing for the edition and storefront you plan to use.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A editions and listed prices
Nintendo of America’s October 13 roundup listed Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch at $59.99 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at $69.99, both dated October 16. These are the prices stated in that US article, not a claim about current pricing elsewhere. The roundup does not establish physical-cartridge availability, current retailer stock, or a specific retailer listing.
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Eastasiasoft’s October slate
Eastasiasoft’s September 29 announcement covers nine releases from that publisher, rather than the whole industry. Its schedule includes the dates shown above; the named regional limitations include Smoots Crazy Wave on PS4/PS5 in Asia/Japan and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V GENERATION on Nintendo Switch in Asia. Consult the publisher’s announcement for the complete platform details in each entry.
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How to use this calendar
- Match the date to the platform and region named by its source rather than assuming it applies worldwide.
- Use the source publication date as context: an early-month roundup may differ from a later listing, and announced dates can change.
- Check the exact edition when a game is offered for more than one console, as with Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
- Treat these entries as a representative selection, not an exhaustive list of all October 2025 releases.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
