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
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Promotional Metaverse Experiences
Warner Bros. Debuts [Beetlejuice] Escape the Afterlife on Roblox
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Best-Selling Action Game Ports
The Hit PS5 Title 'Stellar Blade' is Soon Coming to PC Platforms
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Dystopian Series Activewear
The PUMA x SQUID GAME Collection Celebrates Season Two
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
Platforming Survival Game Events
Fall Guys is Coming to Fortnite for its 4th Anniversary
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Competitive Team-Based Shooter Games
Epic Games Debuts Fortnite Ballistic, a Tactical FPS Mode
Video Game-Based Prize Packages
This KRAFT Mac & Cheese x Nintendo Collab Boasts Game Elements
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Competitive Fighting Game Updates
Warner Bros. is Adding New Characters and Modes to MultiVersus
Fantastical Computer Game Drops
Larian Studios Presents the Baldur's Gate III Game Launch
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Sneaker Digital Crossover Realms
Nike and Fortnite Join Forces on the Airphoria Digital Reality
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
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Gamified Tennis Metaverses
Race to Wimbledon is a Fast-Paced Game on Fortnite
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
Survival Crafting Metaverses
LEGO Fortnite Fosters Creativity and Collaborative Play
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
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
Sportswear-Branded Game Bundles
adidas Enters the Fortnite Universe with a Versatile Bundle
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Video Game-Inspired Bowls
Chipotle Just Added the New TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl as a Digital Exclusive
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Competitive Platforming Games
Scopely Announced Ranked Mode for Stumble Guys, New Collaboration
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
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
Empire-Themed Battle Games
Zynga Inc and Lucasfilm Launch Star Wars: Hunters Season 2
Wizard-Themed Board Games
The Monopoly Harry Potter Edition is Hogwarts-Inspired
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Gamified Burrito Campaigns
Chipotle Launches Wordle-Inspired Game for Fans to Win Free Burritos
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games
MultiVersus is Returning on May 28th with New Characters
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Magical Game Collaborations
Disney is Investing in Epic Games and Launching Fortnite Content
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Expanded Game-Streaming Services
Sony Added a Number of Games to its 'PS Plus' Service in June
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
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Reformed Gaming Developers
343 Industries is Reforming as 'Halo Studios' for New Halo Projects
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Ink-Style Turn-Based Games
'Howl' Has a Unique Storybook Artstyle and Deep Tactical Gameplay
Space-Centric Metaverse Games
Fortnite Debuts the Lunar Horizons Game with Hassell and ESA
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Collaborative Gaming Peripherals
Razer Releases a New Fortnite Gaming Peripherals Collection
Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games
Cookie Cutter is a New Hybrid Platformer and Fighting Game
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
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
Creature Survival Games
The Developers of Temtem Made an in-Universe Swarm Survival Roguelike
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Cloud Gaming Service Updates
Nvidia Added High-Demand Games to its GeForce Now Game Service
Futuristic Military Game Events
Battlefield 2042's 'Killswitch' Mode is the Highlight of its Event
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
Fighting Game Crossover Events
Battle Royale Game PUBG Announces a Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Magical Sports Games
Warner Bros. Games is Launching New Harry Potter 'Quidditch Champions' Game
Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games
1047 Games Announced the Sequel to the Shooter 'Splitgate'
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
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Gaming Aim Training Tournaments
Logitech G and Aim Lab Launched 'The Gauntlet' Competition
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Organization-Backed Video Games
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Launches the 'Bank Heist' Game
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
Gore-Filled Mobile Games
NetherRealm Studios Announced a New Mobile Mortal Kombat Title
Sci-Fi Game-Inspired Game Accessories
Microsoft Unveils a Set of Xbox Tools Inspired by Starfield
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Show-Inspired Free-to-Play Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the Squid Game: Unleashed Mobile Game
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
Anticipated Video Game Tests
Activision is Hosting a Beta for its Upcoming Shooter 'Black Ops 6'
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
Trading Card Game Developments
Pokémon Unveils the Upcoming Trading Card Game Pocket
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
FPS Training Tournaments
Logitech G is Partnering with Aim Labs to Host a Training Competition
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
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
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Cooperative Roguelite Action Games
'Wizard of Legend 2' is a Highly-Anticipated Sequel to WoL
Superhero-Inspired PC Games
Sony Announced the PC Launch of the Spider-Man 2 Game
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Action Rhythm Game Updates
Tango Gameworks Added Two New Game Modes to 'Hi-Fi RUSH'
Battle Arena Game Sequels
Titan Forge Games Announced 'Smite 2' on Unreal Engine 5
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Intricately Developed Game Releases
Capcom Releases Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess This Year
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
Horde Survival Game Updates
Vampire Survivors is Receiving Guns and a PlayStation Release
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
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Expanded Digital Game Distributions
Limited Run Games Expands with Three Exciting Titles
Collaborative Esports Deals
M80 Partners with the Game Platform Forge for Various Activations
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games
Detective Pikachu Returns Unveils its Latest Trailer
Nostalgic Digital Mobile Games
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is Launching to iOS and Android
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Army-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish is Back with a Sequel to the 'Wargroove' Strategy RPG
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
Orange-Tonal Game Peripherals
CORSAIR Unveils a New Peripherals Collaboration with Call of Duty