E3 2021 has come to a close, and as usual, it was a show full of big announcements, reveals, trailers, and more. As expected, video game publishers and developers used E3 2021 to announce release dates for their upcoming projects, and now that the dust has settled, one month in particular stands out as especially exciting for gamers.
E3 2021really set up October 2021 as being a huge month for gamers this year, with it on track to arguably be the biggest month for the industry this entire year. Numerous high profile video game releases are currently scheduled to release in the month of October, and it’s entirely possible that more have yet to be revealed. However, other games may want to plan on launching a different time, as October is currently stacked and there’s not a lot of room for more titles.
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Here are the games currently scheduled to launch in October 2021 that make it the biggest month of the year.
Far Cry 6 - October 7
Ubisoft’s open world games are sometimes criticized as being too similar to one another, butFar Cry 6is making some big changes to the established formula. One of these key changes inFar Cry 6is its switch to a third-person view for cutscenes and other moments in the game. This should go a long way in ensuringFar Cry 6’s protagonistis more relatable than its usual heroes, which should in turn help players get more invested in the story than they would have otherwise.
Far Cry 6will be an open world experience that sees players fight in a guerrilla revolution against anoppressive government ran by Anton Castillo, played by celebrated actor Giancarlo Esposito. What’s been seen of the game so far has been rather impressive, and so it will undoubtedly be one of the tentpole video game releases come October 7.
Far Cry 6will launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on October 7.
The big surprise at Nintendo’s E3 2021 event was the reveal ofMetroid Dread.Metroid Dreadhas had a tumultuous development cycle, but it seems as though the long-awaited2DMetroidgameis finally going to see the light of day come October. A Nintendo Switch exclusive,Metroid Dreadis returning the franchise to its roots, while also serving as the conclusion for the story that began with the originalMetroidgame back in the 80s.
Metroid Dreadlaunches October 8, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
Back 4 Blood - October 12
Turtle Rock Studios made a name for itself withLeft 4 Dead, but that franchise is owned by Valve and has been dormant ever since the release ofLeft 4 Dead 2. While it doesn’t seem as though Valve has any interest in continuing theLeft 4 Deadseries, fans can look forward to its spiritual successor in the form ofBack 4 Blood.Launching as a day one Xbox Game Pass title,Back 4 Bloodis more or lessLeft 4 Dead 3, featuring the familiar zombie-slaying action with some enhancements and other twists to help things feel fresh.Back 4 Bloodwas certainly one of the most promising titles showcased at E3, and since it’s a blood-soaked zombie game, its October release date is perfect.
Back 4 Bloodlaunches October 12 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Battlefield 2042 - October 22
Battlefield 2042launches October 22 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Guardians of the Galaxy - October 26
It appears as though Square Enix is not done making Marvel games. Square Enix and Eidos Montreal are working on aGuardians of the Galaxygame where players take on the role of Star-Lord, making important decisions to steer the plot while fighting off all kinds of alien enemies. TheGuardians of the Galaxyvideo gameis clearly inspired by the MCU take on the franchise, and anyone excited by the E3 2021 trailer should note that they will get to try it for themselves later this year.
Guardians of the Galaxyreleases October 26 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Mario Party Superstars - October 29
Nintendo usually sticks to releasing one major first-party Switch exclusive game in any given month, but it’s changing its pattern withMario Party Superstars.Mario Party Superstarsisn’t a completely brand newMario Partygame, but it should still get fans of the franchise excited.Mario Party Superstarsfeatures classic Nintendo 64 boardsand mini-games, but with updated graphics and online support.
Mario Party Superstarslaunches October 29, exclusively for the Switch.
Ghostwire: Tokyo - TBA
And finally, Bethesda’sGhostwire: Tokyois also set to launch October 2021, though it wasn’t featured at E3.Ghostwire: Tokyois a PS5 exclusive game, and since Bethesda had a joint E3 2021 event with Xbox this year, it makes sense thatGhostwire: Tokyowas nowhere to be seen. Assuming the game is still on track to meet its October 2021 release date, though, fans should be able to expect news on its status sooner rather than later.
