October 2026 is Broketober: Every major video game release confirmed

July 26, 2026 - 23:54

You better start saving those pennies ... because Broketober is almost here. The fall gaming season has always been a financial minefield, but the lineup for October 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most expensive months in recent memory. Publishers have stacked their biggest titles into a four-week window, leaving gamers with a tough choice between their wallets and their backlog.

Leading the charge is the long-awaited sequel to a beloved open-world RPG, slated for the first week of October. Early previews suggest a massive map and a narrative that picks up years after the original's ending. Just a week later, a major first-person shooter franchise returns with a full reboot, promising a gritty single-player campaign alongside a revamped multiplayer mode. For strategy fans, the third week brings a new installment in a classic real-time series, complete with a modernized engine and cross-platform play.

The month closes with a horror title that has been in development for nearly five years, aiming to redefine survival mechanics with procedural AI. Between these heavy hitters, several indie darlings and remasters are also sneaking in, including a definitive edition of a cult classic JRPG. If you were hoping to save money in October, you might want to rethink that budget.