October's first two weeks are stacked with games that couldn't be more different from each other: a Star Wars racer built by Criterion veterans, the first-ever Hellraiser video game, a first-person Soulslike set in Napoleon's undead army, and the 1.0 launch of a hit survival-builder. None of them have released yet as of today, so here is what's confirmed for each, and how your controller fits in.
We stick to dates and details from publishers, developers, and reputable outlets. Where a source didn't confirm something, we left it out.
Quick List: What's Covered
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 6
- Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 8
- Valor Mortis — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 13
- Enshrouded 1.0 — PS5 and PC — October 15
| Game | Date | Platforms | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Oct 6 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Arcade racing adventure |
| Hellraiser: Revival | Oct 8 | PS5, Xbox, PC | First-person survival horror |
| Valor Mortis | Oct 13 | PS5, Xbox, PC | First-person Soulslike |
| Enshrouded 1.0 | Oct 15 | PS5, PC | Survival / building |
Star Wars: Galactic Racer — October 6
Developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches October 6 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It's set in the New Republic era and mixes podracers, landspeeders, speeder bikes, and a new "skimspeeder" class. There's a single-player campaign, an arcade mode, and online multiplayer for up to 12 players; Space.com reports cross-platform play across consoles and PC.
Controller angle: racers live on smooth, precise analog input. Hall Effect thumbsticks use magnets instead of contact parts, which is why they're favored for fine steering and for resisting drift over time. The PS5 Customizer ships with Hall Effect thumbsticks standard.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival — October 8
Saber Interactive's first-person survival horror lands October 8 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You play Aidan Lynch, who follows his girlfriend into the Cenobites' labyrinth after they find the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. Per the official press release, the box grants pyrokinesis, telekinesis, and Hell Chains, and the Standard Edition is $39.99.
Controller angle: this is a slow-burn, single-player game where comfort over long sessions matters more than speed. A controller whose look matches the mood doesn't hurt, either.
Valor Mortis — October 13
From the Ghostrunner developers One More Level, Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike set in an alternate 19th-century Eastern Europe. You play a resurrected British soldier fighting undead former comrades with a cutlass, parries, and a flintlock pistol with scarce ammo. It was delayed from September 24 to October 13 to avoid the crowded September calendar, according to Game Informer.
Controller angle: Soulslikes punish a mistimed dodge. Reliable sticks and triggers you can trust are a real advantage — on Xbox, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Customizer adds native Elite paddles and adjustable trigger locks.
Enshrouded 1.0 — October 15
Keen Games' survival-building game leaves early access on October 15, with PS5 listed alongside PC in GameSpot's release schedule. If you've been waiting for a console version, this is the date to watch.
What This Means for Your Setup
Three of these four are primarily single-player, and the fourth, Galactic Racer, has online multiplayer with a ranking system planned. Precision and comfort matter more here than any competitive edge. Building a PS5 setup? Start with the PS5 Customizer. On Xbox, the Xbox Series X|S Customizer is genuine Microsoft hardware with stock Microsoft sticks, while the Elite 2 Core Customizer ships with Hall Effect sticks plus native Elite paddles and trigger locks.
One note: performance mods such as rapid fire can conflict with the terms of ranked or competitive modes in online games. Check each game's current rules before using them in multiplayer.
Ready for October?
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