The October 2020 game trends highlight recent innovations in gaming hardware, accessories, and of course, game releases for every platform.
In 2021, Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. are set to release 'Hogwarts Legacy,' a new RPG that takes place in the iconic wizarding world before it even knew the boy wizard. Navigating the world as a student in the 19th century, players can make alliances and decisions that will shape the future of the magical world—all while they gain new skills and encounter fantastical beasts never seen before.
Another inclusion is the 2020 Chipotle Challenger Series, which enabled 'Fortnite' players to compete in teams for the chance to win a grand prize of $30,000, along with a year of free meals at the fast casual food chain.
Top 70 Game Trends in October
From Gamer Eyewear Collections to Actor-Starring Cyberpunk Slashers:
Riley von Niessen — Oct 24, 2020 — Tech
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Affordable Gaming Furniture Accessories
IKEA and ASUS Republic of Gamers Launch New Collection
69
Hyper-Realistic Racing Simulators
The Aston Martin & Curv AMR-C01 is Sports Car-Like
68
eSports Performance Burger Campaigns
KFC Launched a Mockumentary That Targets Gamers
67
Spherical Anti-Fatigue Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Sticky' Game Controller is Ergonomic
66
Ghost-Hunting AR Games
Haunted Candy Hunt Supports a Safe, Stay-Home Halloween
65
Gaming-Specific Eyewear Collections
OAKLEY Unveiled Its First Optical Solution Designed for Gaming
64
Pro-Grade Mobile Game Controllers
The Serafim S1 Smartphone Game Controller is Easy to Use
63
Nutrition-Focused eSports Collaborations
Nordavind & Bodylab's Partnership Emphasizes Performance
62
Retro Handheld Gaming Releases
The Nintendo Game & Watch is Being Rereleased by the Company
61
Food-Branded Esports Events
The 2020 Chipotle Challenger Series Was Made for 'Fornite' Players
60
In-Game Rap Concerts
Anderson .Paak is Set to Take Fortnite's Party Royale Spotlight Soundstage
59
Video Game Beauty Films
Shiseido's Camellia Project Invites Users to Connect in Animal Crossing
58
Tranquil Puzzle Games
'The Last Campfire' Spotlights a Lost Ember in Search of a Way Back Home
57
Fast-Paced Cyberpunk Slasher Games
'Ghostrunner' is Set in a Violent Resource-Scarce Tower City
56
Dedicated Gaming Service Controllers
The Amazon Luna Controller Has Cloud Direct Technology
55
Instant Gaming Startups
Playco is a New Startup That Bets on the Emerging Market of Casual Gaming
54
In-Game Film Screenings
The Warhol Museum is Showing Chelsea Girls within Animal Crossing
53
2D Cinematic Combat Games
'Unto The End' is a Strategy-Based Action Adventure
52
Exclusive Monster-Slaying RPGs
Capcom Will Release 'Monster Hunter Rise' on Nintendo Switch
51
Elemental Fantasy Combat Games
Players Aim to Prevent an Apocalypse in 'Godfall'
50
Guerilla Warfare FPS Games
'Far Cry 6' is Set in a Fictional Caribbean Island Run by a Dictator
49
Compact Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Xbox Series S will Deliver Robust Performance in a Small Unit
48
Two-Player Image Processing Games
'Spot the Difference' is Now Offered in a Multi-Player Edition
47
Futuristic Self-Discovery Games
Players Must Guide Sarah Through a Mysterious Lab in 'The True'
46
Shipwrecked Survival Games
Players Must Navigate an Uncharted Island in 'Windbound'
45
19th Century Open-World Wizard RPGs
'Hogwarts Legacy' Allows Players to Shape the Wizarding World
44
Community-Building Adventure Games
Players Must Save a Strange Vegetable Species in 'Drake Hollow'
43
Futuristic Top-Down Shooter Games
'Death Carnival' Invites Players to Battle Monsters and Machines
42
Single-Player Pirate RPGs
'King of Seas' is Full of Battles, Island Discoveries, and Lost Treasure
41
Fish Planet Adventures
Players Explore Fish Planets as a Young Girl and Her Alter Ego in 'TOHU'
40
Greek Mythology Adventure Games
Players Must Save the Greek Gods in 'Immortals Fenyx Rising'
39
Season-Themed Adventure Games
'Ary and the Secret of Seasons' Explores the Magical World of Valdi
38
Fast-Paced Intergalactic FPS Games
Players Fight Off Alien Invaders in 'Serious Sam 4'
37
Fall Video Game Updates
Animal Crossing's Fall Update Comes with Spooky Surprises
36
Terrifying Next-Gen Horror Games
'Resident Evil Village' is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X
35
Western-Inspired Space Simulation Games
'Rebel Galaxy Outlaw' Takes Place in a Lawless Space World
34
Space Age Life Simulations
Sims 4 Players Can Now Access the 'Star Wars: Journey to Batuu' Pack
33
Customizable Team-Based Adventure Games
'Watch Dogs: Legion' is the Series' Third Installment
32
Biographical Adventure Games
Players Explore Personal Narratives in 'Welcome to Elk'
31
Nightmare-Combating Adventure Games
'Figment: Creed Valley' is a Puzzle-Filled Dream World
30
Heroic Party-Based Strategy Games
'Tears of Avia' Requires Players to Build and Level Up a Group
29
Next-Gen Superhero Games
Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' is Coming to PS5
28
Retro Future Racing Games
'Inertial Drift' is a Challenging 90s-Inspired Arcade-Style Racing Game
27
Living Room Racing Games
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Turns Rooms into Racetracks with AR
26
Atmospheric Typing RPGs
'Nanotale - Typing Chronicles' Follows Rosalind the Archivist
25
App-Based Fantasy Adventures
'Marble Knights' is Available Through the Apple Arcade
24
Expanded Game Customization Tools
EA Games is Launching 100 More 'Sims 4' Skin Tone Swatches
23
Third-Person Cat Adventure Games
'Stray' is Set is a Dangerous Neon-Lit Cyber City
22
Futuristic Megalopolis RPGs
Players Fight Their Way to Eternal Life in 'Cyberpunk 2077'
21
Battlemage Survival Games
'Spellbreak' Allows Players to Battle One Another as Powerful Mages
20
Primordial Survival Games
Players Aim to Save Their Family from Insect Invasion in 'Tamarin'
19
Time-Freezing RPG Remakes
'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake' Reimagines the 2003 Classic
18
Third-Person Sci-Fi Shooter Games
Players Control a Stranded Space Pilot in 'Returnal'
17
Magical Skill-Building Puzzle Games
'Tin & Kuna' is a New Adventure from Black River Studios
16
Superhuman Open-World Adventure Games
'Project Athia' is Specifically Designed for PlayStation 5
15
Multi-Dimensional Cartoon Shooter Games
'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' is a Sequel to the 2016 Game
14
Revived Mob Games
'Mafia: Definitive Edition' is a Remake of the 2002 Video Game
13
Open Criminal Underworld Games
'Gotham Knights' Calls Upon Players to Replace a Deceased Batman
12
3D Survival RPGs
Players Act as a Versatile Survivalist in 'Little Devil Inside'
11
Psionic Warrior RPGs
Players Navigate a Futuristic World as a Powerful Psychic in 'Scarlet Nexus'
10
Viking Legend RPGs
'Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla' Will Launch in Unison with the Xbox Series X
9
Kung-Fu Stickman Games
'One Finger Death Punch 2' is a Simple but Addicting Fighting Game
8
Hyperreal Moon-Set Action Games
Capcom's 'Pragmata' is Coming to New Consoles in 2022
7
Story-Driven Spirit Guide Games
'Kena: Bridge of Spirits' is a Beautiful Third-Person Adventure
6
Failed Tech Start-Up Games
Players Navigate a Dystopian World as an Unpaid Intern in 'Going Under'
5
Frozen Planet Game Expansions
'Destiny 2: Beyond Light' Adds New Challenges to the FPS
4
Paranormal Action-Adventure Games
'GhostWire: Tokyo' is Coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2021
3
Explosive Cartoon Battle Games
'Battletoads' Allows for Couch Co-Op Play Between Three People
2
Digital Tabletop Gaming Platforms
Game Board Merges the Physical, Digital & Social Worlds of Games
1
Afterlife-Themed Video Games
Spiritfarer Educates Players on How to Cope with the Concept of Death
Related Ideas
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Monthly Free Game Bundles
Sony Confirmed its Three Free Titles on PlayStation for June
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Collaborative Gamer-Focused Apparel
Blvck Paris Works With Fortnite on a Lifestyle Collection
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Fantastical Computer Game Drops
Larian Studios Presents the Baldur's Gate III Game Launch
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
H&M is Launching an Experience Within H&M Loooptopia on Roblox
Gamer-Targeted Beauty Collabs
Revolution Beauty x Fortnite Features Favorite Game Characters
Sneaker Digital Crossover Realms
Nike and Fortnite Join Forces on the Airphoria Digital Reality
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Movie-Inspired Board Games
John Carpenter's Halloween Film is Getting its Very Own Board Game
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Horror-Themed Virtual Islands
Fortnite's Island Shares a Peek at Themes from the 'Talk to Me' Film
Gamified Tennis Metaverses
Race to Wimbledon is a Fast-Paced Game on Fortnite
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Survival Crafting Metaverses
LEGO Fortnite Fosters Creativity and Collaborative Play
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Battle Royale Gaming Peripherals
Razer and KRAFTON Released a Special PUBG Collection of Devices
Team Shooter Superhero Games
Marvel Games and NetEase Unveil the Marvel Rivals Game
Video Game-Inspired Bowls
Chipotle Just Added the New TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl as a Digital Exclusive
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Movie Tie-In Games
Bron Digital Created a Game Inside Fortnite for its Upcoming Movie
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Otherworldly Summer-Ready Streetwear
Palace and Oakley Launch a Summer 2023 Capsule
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Endless Horde Survival Games
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
Rewarding Online Burrito Games
The Chipotle Burrito Vault Game Celebrates National Burrito Day
Gamified Burrito Campaigns
Chipotle Launches Wordle-Inspired Game for Fans to Win Free Burritos
Snack-Themed Gamer Headsets
The Skullcandy x Doritos SLYR Headset Glows When Exposed to Blacklight
Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games
MultiVersus is Returning on May 28th with New Characters
Magical Game Collaborations
Disney is Investing in Epic Games and Launching Fortnite Content
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Gamer-Targeted Snack Promotions
Doritos and Xbox Partnered to Celebrate the Release of Starfield
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Level-Building Game Modes
Epic Games Has Launched a New Creative Mode in Fall Guys
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Ink-Style Turn-Based Games
'Howl' Has a Unique Storybook Artstyle and Deep Tactical Gameplay
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Open-World Sci-Fi Titles
Star Wars Outlaws is a New AAA Sci-Fi Experience from Ubisoft
Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games
Cookie Cutter is a New Hybrid Platformer and Fighting Game
Candy-Filled Gaming Experiences
HI-CHEW is Integrated in Fortnite for a Limited Time
Esports Development Partnerships
Riot Games Teams Up with OMEN and HyperX to Launch a Partnership
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Creature Survival Games
The Developers of Temtem Made an in-Universe Swarm Survival Roguelike
Community Tournament Series
Rival and New Balance Launch a New Rocket League Tournament Series
Futuristic Military Game Events
Battlefield 2042's 'Killswitch' Mode is the Highlight of its Event
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Game-Inspired PC Peripherals
Razer Works with Roblox on a New Collection of Gaming Peripherals
Fighting Game Crossover Events
Battle Royale Game PUBG Announces a Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Toy-Themed Racing Games
LEGO and 2K Partnered Up to Develop 'LEGO 2K Drive' on Modern Consoles
First-Person Shooter Ports
Activision Released Three Prior CoD Games on the Steam Gaming Platform
Space-Centric Metaverse Games
Fortnite Debuts the Lunar Horizons Game with Hassell and ESA
Tactical Sci-Fi Shooter Games
'Boundary' is an Upcoming Tactical Multiplayer Game Set in Space
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Organization-Backed Video Games
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Launches the 'Bank Heist' Game
Mobile Game Sequels
Persona 5: The Phantom Thieves Continues the Persona Story on Mobile
Modifiable Sci-Fi Shooters
LEAP is an Upcoming Shooter with User-Generated Mods
Action-Based RPGs Launches
Riot Games Prepares to Drop The Mageseeker: A League or Legends Story
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Spartan-Inspired Boot Collections
Wolverine and Halo Join Forces to Launch a New Boot Collection
Gore-Filled Mobile Games
NetherRealm Studios Announced a New Mobile Mortal Kombat Title
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Sci-Fi Game-Inspired Game Accessories
Microsoft Unveils a Set of Xbox Tools Inspired by Starfield
Limited Edition Retro Games
Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Anime Game Collaborations
Epic Games Added 'Attack on Titan' Content to Fortnite: Battle Royale
Game Franchise-Themed Keyboards
Higround Unveils Exclusive Street Fighter Keyboard Collection
Superhero-Themed Gaming Features
Marvel Snap Prepares to Launch the PvP Mode by January 31st
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Horror-Themed Action Shooters
Gunfire Games is Back with 'Remnant II' on Steam and Major Consoles
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Repeated Horror Shooter Games
'Witchfire' is a Horror-Themed Roguelike Shooter Game
Game Creature-Themed Apparel
The Pokémon Company Unveils a New Apparel Collection in the UK and US
Genre-Defining Shooter Games
Id Software is Reportedly Remastering the Original FPS 'Quake II'
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Platform Fighting Game Launches
Warner Bros. Announced it is Prepping Multiversus for 2024 Launch
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
Video Game-Inspired QSR Promotions
Chipotle Customers Can Now Earn Tekken 8 Rewards with Purchase
Turn-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish Announced 'Wargrove 2,' an Upcoming Strategy Title
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Action Rhythm Game Updates
Tango Gameworks Added Two New Game Modes to 'Hi-Fi RUSH'
Cyberpunk Combat Game Sequels
Ghostrunner 2 will See More Challenging Levels for Players
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Story Mission PvP Games
The Upcoming Overwatch 2: Invasion Gets an Official Drop Date
Battle Arena Game Sequels
Titan Forge Games Announced 'Smite 2' on Unreal Engine 5
Horde Survival Game Updates
Vampire Survivors is Receiving Guns and a PlayStation Release
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
PC-Based Virtual Game Remakes
The System Shock Remake is Getting Another Delay of its Launch
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Intricately Developed Game Releases
Capcom Releases Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess This Year
Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games
The Upcoming Immortals of Aveum Game Gets a Trailer
Professional Battle Royale Events
Activision Unveils the 150K 'Who is the King' Warzone Tournament
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Cultural Supernatural Games
Tango Gameworks is Bringing Ghostwire: Tokyo to Xbox Game Pass
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Updated Sentient Robot Games
No Man's Sky Gets a Slew of New Gameplay Updates This Year
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Ghostly Adventure Games
Capcom Announced the Return of 'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective'
Livestream-Enabled Food Vouchers
Twitch Teams Up with Capcom for the Launch of Street Fighter 6
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Subscription-Based Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Mobile Game
Cooperative Mystical RPGs
THQ Nordic's Trine 5 Brings a Number of Changes to the Series
Collaborative Esports Deals
M80 Partners with the Game Platform Forge for Various Activations
Scholastic Esports Partnerships
National Student Esports Partnered with Nintendo UK for Splatoon 3
Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games
Detective Pikachu Returns Unveils its Latest Trailer
Magical Shooter Games
Immortals of Aveum from Ascendant Studios is a Fantasy FPS Game
Easter-Themed Game Giveaways
Fanatical's 'Mystery Egg Bundle' Holds Golden Egg Prizes
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Vampire-Hunting PC Games
Redfall is Launching on Both Xbox and PC Platforms Beginning in May
Turn-Based Cartoon Games
Two GameBoy Classic Return in 'Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp'
Multiplayer Arcade-Style Racers
Aquiris is Bringing Horizon Chase 2 to Nintendo Switch Today
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Lunar New Year Promotions
Green Man Gaming Launched a Set of Lunar New Year-Themed Discounts
PC-Based Wide-Resolution Games
Housemarque and PlayStation Launch the Returnal Game
First-Party Game Platform Launches
The Horizon Forbidden West Game is Prepared to Expand
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Nostalgic Digital Mobile Games
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is Launching to iOS and Android
Digital Game Expansive Modes
Warzone 2.0 Prepares to Launch with a New Map and Feature Update
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
International RPG Tournaments
Genshin Impact Announces Its First International Tournament for 2023
Army-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish is Back with a Sequel to the 'Wargroove' Strategy RPG
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation
Digital Game Platform Expansions
Blizzard Announces that it is Launching Overwatch 2 on Steam