Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2025 and beyond
All the upcoming PS5 games to expect this October and further afield, from The Outer Worlds 2 to Little Nightmares 3
Now that October is underway, there's so many upcoming PS5 games to watch out for in the weeks ahead. From some upcoming horror games that are aptly arriving this spooky season, to one of the biggest upcoming RPGs arriving from Obsidian, and the next battlefield game, this month is jam-packed with exciting future releases, and we're here to help you stay on top of everything.
We're already off to a strong start, with PS5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei kicking off October with some beautiful, open-world goodness - for more on that you can read our Ghost of Yotei review. But thanks to the September 2025 State of Play showcase, which confirmed more release dates and showed off some new PS5 games, there's plenty keep track of, with a massive lineup of new games for 2025 and beyond.
Here, we've pulled together all of the biggest releases landing on PS5, so you can build up your wishlists and mark your calendars. From a generous helping of upcoming indie games to third-party offerings, and console exclusives, read on below to find all of the upcoming PS5 games on the way, broken down in order of release date. give me a short summary of this text that
Absolum
Developer(s): Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
Publisher: Dotemu
Release date: October 9, 2025
Joining our list of new PS5 games coming out in October is the roguelike Absolum, where you'll play as one of four outcast heroes with a goal to defeat the tyrannical Sun King (who is the reason magic is banned). Not only does the game look great, but it also has single-player options as well as multiplayer ones that support both local and online co-op. If you are a fantasy fan who loves games like Hades, then this should definitely be on your radar.
Battlefield 6
Developer: Battlefield Studios
Publisher: EA
Release date: October 10, 2025
It's been years of waiting, but we are getting the official follow-up to Battlefield 5 later this year! That means if you are a fan of the best FPS games, your time has come. We recently got a Battlefield 6 release date that confirms the previous leaks online, suggesting that it could be launching on October 10. That means it's only weeks away, folks!
Ninja Gaiden 4
Developer: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Release date: October 21, 2025
As part of more Xbox games making their way to the PS5, Ninja Gaiden 4 has been announced and will be heading our way in October this year. If you are unfamiliar with the Ninja Gaiden series, these are the games to play if you are after a ninja hack-and-slash experience, and it's been years since we last saw a new game from the universe. In Ninja Gaiden 4, you'll get to play both the legendary Ryu Hayabusa and the new protagonist Yakumo. From what we've seen, the upcoming PS5 game looks bonkers in the best possible way, with tons of environments and enemies to encounter. We may just have one of the best action games of 2025 here, folks!
Dreams of Another
Developer: Q-Games Ltd.
Publisher: Q-Games Ltd.
Release date: October 10, 2025
If we could describe Dream of Another in one word it would be "trippy". In this upcoming PS5 game you'll follow the Man in Pajamas and the Wandering Soldier as you explore their imagination. It's a third person shooter where you're bullets not only destroy but they also create as you piece together stories in a strange world. Dreams of Another looks to be one of the most unique games coming out this year and we're very intrigued to see what the story is.
Little Nightmares 3
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Release date: October 10, 2025
Little Nightmares 3 is heading our way just in time for the spooky season! Set to release on October 10, this creepy co-op adventure has you and your player-two take on the role of two small children (Low and Alone) as they must platform and puzzle-solve their way out of the nightmarish realm known as The Nowhere. However, much like the previous games in the series, you won't be able to try and explore at your own leisure. There are plenty of threats and monsters who are more than happy to chase you. Be prepared to think and react quickly!