This week, from October 27 to November 2, 2025, a number of exciting titles are being released across various platforms. Here’s a rundown of the major games hitting the shelves:
**Key Releases This Week (October 27 – November 2, 2025):**
* **The Outer Worlds 2** (PC, Xbox Series X|S) – October 29: Obsidian’s highly anticipated sci-fi RPG sequel continues the satirical tone and branching narrative style of its predecessor, with improvements to world-building, combat fluidity, and player choice. It will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
* **ARC Raiders** (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 30: This multiplayer extraction shooter from Embark Studios is set in a futuristic world ravaged by a mechanized threat. Players take on the role of Raiders, completing quests and collecting loot.
* **Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake** (PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S) – October 30: This collection faithfully retells the first two games in the iconic RPG franchise, rebuilt with Square Enix’s modern HD-2D visual style. It offers enhanced presentation, reorchestrated music, and gameplay refinements while preserving the original turn-based system.
* **Terminator 2D: No Fate** (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One) – October 31: A 2D side-scrolling action game that aims to replicate the classic adventure of *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*.
* **Escape Simulator 2** (PC) – This sequel to Pine Studio’s co-operative puzzle escape room series features larger rooms, more advanced puzzles, and a deeper emphasis on teamwork and object physics.
* **Silly Polly Beast** (PC) – October 30: A psychological horror game with a dreamlike environment and fragmented storytelling, where players navigate through unease and piece together what’s real and imagined.
* **Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection** (All platforms) – October 30: This collection includes over a dozen games from the popular fighting game series, released between 1992 and 2003, featuring online multiplayer, complete story modes, and a documentary.
* **Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage** (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – October 30: An enhanced version of *Virtua Fighter 5* with additional content. PC players who own the original title will receive this update for free.
* **Beneath** (Xbox Series X|S) – October 28: A Lovecraft-inspired survival FPS with scarce ammo, merciless enemies, and a 10+ hour story-driven single-player campaign.
* **Halls of Torment** (Xbox) – October 28: A horde survival game with a retro look reminiscent of late 90s RPGs.
* **Simon the Sorcerer Origins** (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – October 28: Simon, the sarcastic wizard, returns in this new adventure to uncover secrets and stories from his past.
* **Wreckreation** (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – October 28: An open-world driving and building game where players can explore a large sandbox and create, race, and wreck alone or with friends.
* **Abyssal Drift** (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC) – October 29: A minimalist 1-bit puzzle game where you control a jellyfish on a mysterious journey.
Additionally, PlayStation Plus members will have access to **Stray** (PS4, PS5), **EA Sports WRC 24** (PS5), and **Totally Accurate Battle Simulator** (PS4, PS5) starting November 4, 2025.

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