Games to Play Before GTA 6 Arrives on November 19
From Modern Warfare 4 on October 23 to Phantom Blade Zero on October 29, here are the biggest releases to play before GTA 6 launches.
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Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, and publishers have mostly cleared the way. Many have moved releases into September and October to avoid it. That leaves a busy few weeks of big games before GTA 6 takes over. Here is what is out, what is coming and which dates to watch.
Release dates, October to November 2026
Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
Gears of War: E-Day | October 6 | Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Star Wars: Galactic Racer | October 6 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Planet Zoo 2 | October 13 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
Enshrouded (version 1.0) | October 15 | PS5, PC |
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort | October 22 | Switch 2 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | October 23 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch 2 |
Phantom Blade Zero | October 29 | PS5, PC |
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered | November 3 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC |
Metaphor: ReFantazio | November 12 | Switch 2 |
Barbie Rewind | November 12 | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, Switch, PC |
Grand Theft Auto VI | November 19 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
Release lists differ slightly between outlets. Some list Phantom Blade Zero on October 28, and Steam shows Modern Warfare 4 on October 22, while Activision gives October 23. Confirm the date on your platform's store page before you plan around it.
Cover art of the games
A look at the cover art of some of the games on the list. Artwork belongs to the respective publishers and studios and is shown here for news and identification.
The big one: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4
Modern Warfare 4 launches on Friday, October 23, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Battle.net and the Xbox app) and Nintendo Switch 2. It includes a campaign, multiplayer and DMZ, Call of Duty's extraction mode. The campaign follows a North Korean invasion of the Korean Peninsula and Captain Price's off book mission.
Early access: a digital pre-order of the Standard or Vault Edition unlocks the campaign on October 16. A disc pre-order does not.
Price: the Standard Edition is $69.99 in the US and £59.99 in the UK. The Vault Edition is £89.99 in the UK.
Loyalty discount: owners of earlier Call of Duty games, from Modern Warfare 2019 to Black Ops 7, can claim 10% off the Vault Edition.
Pre-order bonuses: the Inner Circuit weapon blueprint, the Hunter Killer operator skin and the Gilded Pearl camo pack.
PC preload: digital PC pre-purchases can preload from October 15.
Other October releases worth a look
Phantom Blade Zero (October 29): a stylish action game for PS5 and PC. Its combat and visuals have drawn attention, and it is one of the last big releases before November.
Gears of War: E-Day and Star Wars: Galactic Racer (October 6): both already out, if you want a campaign or a racer.
Enshrouded 1.0 (October 15): the survival game leaves early access with its full version.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (October 22): the pick for Switch 2 owners and family play.
November: the quiet before GTA 6
November is lighter on purpose. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered lands on November 3, Barbie Rewind and Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2 land on November 12, and then GTA 6 follows a week later. For prices, pre-load and the pre-order bonus, read our GTA 6 release date and pre-order guide.
How to plan your time
Short on time: play one campaign, Modern Warfare 4 or Phantom Blade Zero, and leave the rest.
Multiplayer fan: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23 gives you four weeks before GTA 6.
Nintendo player: Switch Sports Resort and Metaphor: ReFantazio cover October and November.
Save storage space: GTA 6 will be a large download. Clear space and uninstall finished games before November 12, when pre-load begins.
