45+ PS5 Games Launch Next Week, Led by Phantom Blade Zero

Between October 26 and November 1, over 45 PS5 and PS Plus games will launch. Push Square calls this the largest weekly release update since they started tracking these titles. Leading the pack are Phantom Blade Zero, The Wolf Among Us, and STEINS;GATE.

Push Square describes the schedule as “absolutely, utterly stacked.” That’s a bold statement for a feature that tracks weekly PlayStation releases.

XBox players aren’t left out, either. Pure Xbox lists over 40 games set to release from October 26 to 31. This includes titles like Croc 2 and The Wolf Among Us Remastered. They also mention free next-gen upgrades for the Metro Redux series.

Different outlets report varying counts. Game News Plus claims there are 50 Xbox games launching between October 26 and 30, while Pure Xbox sticks to their count of 40+ over a slightly longer period. Each source likely defines DLC, bundles, and smaller indie games differently.

Nintendo’s lineup is smaller but still noteworthy. Three Game Boy titles will join Nintendo Switch Online on October 27: Mole Mania, Avenging Spirit, and Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator. All three will be available through the Game Boy, Nintendo Classics app.

The Wolf Among Us shows up in both the PlayStation and Xbox lists, highlighting the significant overlap in releases across platforms. For those deciding where to spend their money, the last week of October offers plenty of options on all major storefronts.

By The Numbers

By The Numbers

PS5 and PS Plus releases, Oct 26-Nov 1 (Push Square)	45+
Xbox releases, Oct 26-31 (Pure Xbox)	40+
Xbox releases, Oct 26-30 (Game News Plus)	50
Game Boy titles added to Switch Online, Oct 27	3
Free next-gen Metro Redux upgrades on Xbox	2

Community Pulse

At the time of writing, there were no player reviews or forum discussions available for these upcoming releases, so we can’t share any community quotes yet. The strongest sentiment so far comes from a writer at Push Square, who states this is the biggest weekly update since their tracking began. Expect player reactions to emerge once the games launch and initial impressions roll in.

What To Watch

• Phantom Blade Zero’s launch reception: Keep an eye on early review scores and PS5 performance reports, as it tops the PlayStation list.
• The Wolf Among Us across platforms: Since it appears on both PlayStation and Xbox, compare how the different versions perform.
• Metro Redux upgrades: Look out for details on what changes come with the free next-gen upgrades on Xbox.