The Overabundance of Video Game Releases in October 2023

The gaming world is about to be hit with a storm of highly anticipated titles such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, Alan Wake II, and Spider-Man 2, all scheduled to launch within a mere 10-day span later this year. Brace yourselves, gamers, because your wallets are about to take a hit.

As we find ourselves in the midst of the Summer Game Fest 2023 frenzy, let's take a moment to catch our breath and reflect on all the exciting announcements from events like the Xbox showcase. When we examine the upcoming months of interactive entertainment, one fact becomes abundantly clear: October 2023 is becoming an overcrowded month for video game releases!

Just recently, it was revealed that the highly anticipated Forza Motors
port installment is set to release on October 10. This places it right in the midst of a flurry of other major game launches during this spooky month. Here's a rundown of the confirmed titles so far, following the Summer Game Fest opening event and the Xbox showcase:

1. Forza Motorsport - October 10, 2023

2. Assassin's Creed Mirage - October 12, 2023

3. Lords of the Fallen - October 13, 2023

4. Alan Wake II - October 17, 2023

5. Spider-Man 2 - October 20, 2023

That already seems like quite a lot to handle. However, the frenzy intensifies if we expand our focus just a bit before October. The new Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, titled "Phantom Liberty," is set to release on September 26, a mere four days before October begins. Additionally, we can expect titles like Mortal Kombat 1, Payday 3, and Starfield to drop in September, all within a few weeks of each other. This situation is reminiscent of the logjam we experienced back in February 2022.

And remember, we're not even done with Geoff Keighley's extraordinary video game extravaganza, which is not E3! There are still more video game showcases on the horizon, which means we might witness even more games announcing their release dates in October before this is all over. Regardless, I hope you've been saving up and have some well-deserved time off because the fall of 2023 is going to be jam-packed with gaming goodness.