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Bandai Namco Entertainment officially released Once Upon Katamari for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. This title marks the newest entry in the Katamari series following a 14-year hiatus, with previous versions having launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Publisher 3goo released Gear.Club Unlimited 3 for PlayStation 5 on October 8, 2026. The standard physical edition is priced at 5800 yen, while the digital version costs 5830 yen. A digital deluxe edition is also available for 6820 yen. The Switch 2 version previously launched in February 2026.
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Square Enix released KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I-III] on October 8, 2026. This compilation is available for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with physical editions offered for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5.
Bandai officially launched its latest Data Carddass series, Aikatsu! Encore, on October 8, 2026. This digital card game aims to blend nostalgia with fresh elements by incorporating beloved idols, dresses, and music from the history of the Aikatsu! franchise.
Developer Gelappa announced that the pitch-based quiz game Absolute Pitch Garden Eel will release on Steam on November 11. The title supports both Japanese and English, though the final pricing remains unannounced.
Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with several new titles throughout October. The additions include a mix of day-one releases and established games, offering a variety of genres for subscribers across cloud, console, and PC platforms.
Imagineer released the fishing simulation title Boku to Tsuri Nikki for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. The game is available for purchase at a retail price of 6578 yen including tax.
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Square Enix released Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] on October 8, priced at 11,000 yen for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Store on Windows.
Flashlight Games announced on October 7, 2026, that the PC dungeon crawler "Yusha Party wa Zenmetsu Shimashita," developed by Death Kumiai, is scheduled for release on November 11, 2026, alongside a new trailer.
Sega has released a major update for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2, highlighted by the limited-time Halloween '26 event running from October 7, 2026, through November 4, 2026. Central City and regional Mags feature Halloween decorations, while navigation character Shemy appears in seasonal attire to offer investigations into enemy movements on Halph.
Hamster has officially announced the upcoming release of the adventure title Console Archives Ripple Island. The game is scheduled to launch on October 8 for both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms.
Sega has officially announced that the second non-stop DJ mix album featuring tracks from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, titled Sonic The Hedgehog DJ Style MOSAIC, will be released on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The project is handled by franchise sound director Tomoya Ohtani.
