The October PC game releases and occasions it's best to learn about

Spooky season is already showering us with stuff to play because of the week-long Steam Subsequent Fest demo occasion, which runs from October 3-7. The Overwatch 2 launch hits early in October, too, after which there is a string of notable PC game releases: A brand new tactical RPG, a protracted awaited horror game, a former PlayStation unique, the long-delayed Gotham Knights, the brand new Fashionable Warfare 2, and extra.

For a broader take a look at what’s nonetheless forward this 12 months, go to our massive guide to 2022 video games. Beneath, I’ve catalogued October’s PC game launch highlights, plus a couple of updates and occasions equivalent to Meta Join, which is able to embrace one other “unscripted” discuss from John Carmack. (No matter your view on “the metaverse” could also be, you recognize a Carmack VR thought management jam session could have a spotlight or two. Final 12 months he commented on grownup leisure within the metaverse and advised a narrative about enjoying Beat Saber with arm weights.)

October occasions and game updates

Steam Subsequent Fest— October 3-10
Apex Legends: Combat or Fright — October 4 – November 1
TwitchCon San Diego 2022 — October 7-9
PAX Australia 2022 — October 7-9
Meta Join 2022 — October 11
Minecraft Dwell — October 15
The Dota 2 Worldwide 2022 — All through October, finals on Oct 29-30
League of Legends Worlds — All through October, semifinals on Oct 29-30
Hunt Showdown 1.10 Update — TBA October
Halloween — October 31 — Only some in-game Halloween occasions have been introduced to date, however count on spookiness from the usuals.