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Top 10 Upcoming Game Releases of October 2026
October 2026 might be living in the shadow of GTA VI, but there's still plenty to play before November arrives. From Gears of War: E-Day and Castlevania to Final Fantasy, Phantom Blade Zero, Hellraiser, and more, here are the upcoming games worth watching this October.
September 16, 2026
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Dune: Awakening Is Finally Coming to Consoles and It’s Bringing Single-Player With It!
Dune: Awakening finally hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and console players may actually be getting the best version yet. Full single-player, optional PvP, the completed Book One story, and more than a year of PC updates are all coming with it.
September 15, 2026
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