KGK Gaming Roundup: October 2025

Written by KGK Editorial Team | Published October 7th, 2025

October arrives with a surge of high-profile releases, indie gems, and hardware drops that reshape the gaming landscape. From spiritual successors to long-awaited sequels, this month’s lineup is rich with narrative depth, mechanical innovation, and community buzz. Here’s what’s making waves—and what it means for players, creators, and strategists.

Major Releases: Blockbusters and Franchise Evolutions

Ghost of Yōtei (PS5 Exclusive)

Set centuries after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, this spiritual successor trades feudal Japan for a mythic, snowbound Hokkaido. Players assume the role of a wandering Onmyōji—part warrior, part spiritual medium—tasked with restoring balance after the mountain god Yōtei is corrupted. Combat blends traditional swordplay with elemental magic, and the open world is shaped by dynamic weather and folklore-driven quests. Early reviews praise its cinematic pacing and moral ambiguity. Expect this to dominate narrative discourse through winter.

The Ghosts series returns with what has been hailed a masterclass and is visually stunning.

Battlefield 6 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

DICE returns to its roots with destructible environments, squad-based tactics, and a post-launch battle royale mode. Set in a fractured near-future, the campaign explores global resource wars and AI-led insurgencies. Multiplayer introduces “Adaptive Loadouts,” allowing gear to evolve mid-match based on performance. The Frostbite engine has been overhauled for smoother terrain deformation and real-time lighting. Competitive clans and streamers are already dissecting map control strategies—expect this to be a fixture in esports rotations.

DICE returns with what could be the CoD killer

Little Nightmares 3 (All Platforms)

The first co-op entry in the series, Little Nightmares 3 lets players control two children navigating a surreal, decaying world filled with grotesque adults and shifting architecture. The game’s horror is psychological, with puzzles that require emotional intuition as much as logic. Tarsier Studios has leaned into duality—light and shadow, trust and betrayal—making this a standout for fans of symbolic storytelling and eerie design.

Co-op comes to Little Nightmares

The Outer Worlds 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox)

Obsidian’s sequel doubles down on satire, corporate dystopia, and player agency. The new setting, the Orpheus Cluster, is home to rival megacorps, rogue AI cults, and a planet where time runs backward. Dialogue trees are more reactive, companions have branching loyalty arcs, and the “Reputation Economy” affects everything from pricing to quest access. For lore builders and roleplay streamers, this is fertile ground. Xbox are asking £80.00 for the game is it a price too high?

Second in the series for The Outer Worlds with a hefty price tag on Xbox

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (PC)

After years of delays, Bloodlines 2 finally arrives with a new protagonist—a “Thinblood” navigating Seattle’s fractured vampire society. Feeding mechanics are now tied to emotional resonance, with players choosing victims based on mood and backstory. Factions include the anarchic Unbound, the corporate Camarilla, and the enigmatic Church of Caine. Dialogue is sharp, morally grey, and often poetic. Expect modders and fanfic communities to thrive here.

Has a protracted development resulted in a masterpiece in Bloodlines 2?

Once Upon a Katamari (Oct 24, All Platforms)

The King of All Cosmos returns in a nostalgic yet fresh entry that celebrates the franchise’s 20th anniversary. This time, players roll through fairy tale realms—enchanted forests, candy kingdoms, and haunted castles—collecting story fragments to rebuild the Book of Everything. The soundtrack blends classical motifs with glitch-pop, and the art direction is more painterly than ever. Ideal for creators seeking whimsical content and visual contrast.

Enchanted Forests, Candy Kingdoms and haunted Castles await in Once Upon A Katamari

Ninja Gaiden 4 (Oct 21, All Platforms)

Team Ninja revives its brutal action series with a new protagonist, Yakumo—a cybernetic shinobi haunted by ancestral memories. Combat is faster, bloodier, and more vertical, with wall-running and aerial combos now central to progression. The game’s difficulty curve is steep, but fair, and its lore explores the fusion of ancient clans and biotech warfare. Speedrunners and challenge streamers will find plenty to dissect.

Who doesn't want to be a cyber-ninja? Ninja Gaiden 4 launches 21st october

Indie & Narrative Highlights

Consume Me

A satirical life sim that explores toxic productivity, diet culture, and social media obsession. Players juggle work, relationships, and self-image while navigating intrusive thoughts and algorithmic pressure. The game’s tone is darkly comedic, but its message is sincere. Ideal for commentary creators and mental health advocates.

Duet Night Abyss

An ARPG with dual protagonists—one a cursed noble, the other a rebel alchemist—whose stories intertwine across parallel timelines. The game avoids gacha mechanics, focusing instead on skill-based progression and handcrafted gear. Its art style is gothic anime, and its combat is fluid, with elemental synergies and combo chains. A sleeper hit for lore-focused players.

Dispatch (Oct 22)

A superhero workplace comedy where players manage a call centre for powered individuals. Think The Office meets X-Men, with branching dialogue, HR dilemmas, and absurd emergencies. The writing is sharp, the pacing brisk, and the replay value high. Perfect for streamers seeking light-hearted, improv-friendly content.

Dispatch sees you manage calls to a call centre for the super powered.

Deals & Hardware Highlights

• Split Fiction (Xbox Series X) – £29.99 on Amazon, down from £49.99. A narrative-driven shooter with multiverse mechanics and noir aesthetics.

• Razer Huntsman V2 TKL – £89.99 at Best Buy. Compact, responsive, and ideal for travel setups or minimalist rigs.

• God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller – Pre-orders open at £84.99. Launches Oct 23 with Kratos-themed haptics and runic etching.

• MSI R9 380 Gaming 4G GPU – Unboxed this week. Solid mid-tier option for 1080p gaming and light rendering tasks.

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is a solid gaming keyboard with everything you could need in a wired package.

Closing Thoughts

October’s gaming slate is a blend of myth, satire, horror, and high-octane action. Whether you’re chasing lore, building community, or refining your setup, this month offers depth across genres and platforms. Stay tuned for KGK’s mid-month feature on narrative design trends and our upcoming hardware teardown series.