There’s a delightful autumn chill in the air and that can only mean one thing – it’s the start of October!
To kickstart the month of spooky festivities, here are our top five new game releases that are heading our way in October. Each one has been paired with a high-quality gaming PC or laptop to match.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage – October 5th
Play as Basim, a cunning street thief and experience a brand-new thrilling story in Assassin’s Creed Mirage. On your journey for answers and justice, explore the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad and hone your skills as a new-found member of the elite Hidden Ones.
Learn the ins and outs of this ancient organisation as you train to become a deadly Master Assassin and uncover the dark secrets of the four different districts in Baghdad. All whilst dealing with your own nightmarish visions. You’ll need to complete contracts at the Assassin’s bureaus, collect vital clues, and take down critical targets, along with befriending a unique cast of characters.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | Enthusiast | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 – 11 | Windows 10 – 11 | Windows 10 – 11 | Windows 10 – 11 |
| Processor | Intel i7 4790K or AMD Radeon RX 570 | Intel i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i9 9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 40GB available space | 40GB available space | 40GB available space | 40GB available space |
Top PC to Play Assassin’s Creed Mirage
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus Configurable PC
The perfect upgrade for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus comes packed with plenty of high-quality cutting-edge hardware for maximum AAA gaming. This includes an Intel i5-12400F CPU, built utilising a combination of six cores and twelve threads, to deliver ultra-fast performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. Plus, the 16GB of DDR4 RAM, ensures you can carry on gaming, streaming, or working with near zero latency or input lag, disrupting your performance.
The NVIDIA RTX 3060 will render your adventures across Baghdad and incredible parkour skills in stunning hyper-realistic quality, thanks to Ampere architecture. Harness powerful RT and Tensor cores to unlock support for immersive Ray Tracing and buttery smooth AI DLSS. Lastly, as a configurable system, you can choose to make changes to the base hardware specification to ensure your Firefly Enthusiast perfectly suits your needs. This includes customising the PC case, CPU, memory, graphics card, storage, and operating system.
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5-12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is one of the many exciting new Assassin’s Creed games that are coming to PC. You can check out the rest of the games in our dedicated blog article.
Hellboy Web of Wyrd – October 18th
Hellboy Web of Wyrd has been developed by Upstream Arcade, featuring an original story and inspiration from classic Mignola designs. After an agent of the B.R.P.D suddenly goes missing, Hellboy must embark on a series of unique adventures to uncover the mystery behind The Butterfly House.
Whilst it appears like your typical creepy residence, The Butterfly House has a hidden secret. A gateway to the deadly dimension, The Wyrd. You’ll need to go hoof-to-hoof in fast-paced combat as you take down hordes of nightmarish creatures and explore the depths of The Wyrd.
Official PC System Specification: TBD
Top PC to Play Hellboy Web of Wyrd
MSI Vector GP68 Gaming Laptop:
Armed with the MSI Vector GP68 Gaming Laptop you’ll have everything you need to explore the depths of The Wyrd. At the centre of this laptop is an Intel Core i9-13950HX CPU which will deliver blisteringly fast speeds and enhanced efficiency, even during AAA gaming or intensive workloads. What’s more, harness the NVIDIA RTX 4080, built utilising Ada Lovelace architecture and intelligent Max-Q technologies, to unlock stunning photo-realistic visuals, for an immersive gaming experience. All of which is kept performing at optimum temperatures thanks to the integrated Cooler Boost 5 thermal solution. High-quality heat pipes and fans work in tandem to dissipate heat from vital components for whisper quiet and cool operation.
In addition to all of this, take advantage of the 16’’ FHD+ display with refresh rates of up to 144Hz enabling you to enjoy stunning images and videos, smooth frame rates, and ultra-fast response times.
MSI Vector GP68
- 16” FHD+ display
- Intel Core i9-13950HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Up to 144Hz refresh rates
Cities: Skylines II – October 24th
Enjoy world-building with no limits in Cities: Skylines II. Let your creativity run wild and build the ultimate city of your dreams in this upcoming city sandbox game. The perfect metropolis is incomplete without its foundations. You’ll need to begin by crafting roads, vital infrastructure, and systems to make day-to-day life a breeze for your citizens.
As your city grows and flourishes, you’ll need to carefully and strategically plan your future expansions. Every decision you make will have an impact on the success of your metropolis. How will you choose to meet the desires of your citizens whilst balancing a city budget?
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10-11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel i7 9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RXS 6800 XT |
Top PC to Play Cities: Skylines II
Gigabyte AORUS 15 Gaming Laptop
Craft the city of your dreams in Cities: Skylines II with the Gigabyte AORYS 15 Gaming Laptop. Powered by an Intel i7 13700H, harness the hybrid core architecture to unlock lightning fast speeds, enhanced efficiency, and seamless multitasking, perfect for both AAA gaming and streaming. All of which is enhanced one step further thanks to 16GB of DDR5 RAM. Wave goodbye to pesky slow in-game loading times and enjoy virtually zero input lag or latency. Plus, take advantage of the NVIDIA RTX 4070, to render your thriving metropolis in stunning hyper-realistic quality, complete with silky smooth frame rates.
In addition to all of this, the Gigabyte AORUS 15 has been built boasting a thin lightweight design, to ensure you can easily take this laptop wherever you go. Enjoy maximum performance in Cities: Skylines II on your daily commute, study break, or travels.
Gigabyte AORUS 15 Gaming Laptop
- 15.6” QHD display
- Intel i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Up to 165Hz refresh rates
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria – October 24th
Get ready to embark on a Dwarven adventure to reclaim your homeland in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. In the very first LOTR inspired survival crafting game, you’ll need to do everything that you can to survive, including craft, build, and explore the darkest depths of the sprawling mines.
Take control over your own company of Dwarves, tasked with reclaiming Moria’s hidden ancient treasures. No two expeditions to the mines will be the same, and you can choose to explore them either solo or with a companion Dwarf. You’ll need to mine and craft to take advantage of vital resources to aid you, all whilst trying to be super quiet. Mining makes noise, and noise will awaken something dangerous in the depths below…
Official PC System Specification: TBD
Top PC to Play The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
A part of the Refract Gaming range, the Jade Pre Built Gaming PC has been fine-tuned to deliver superior performance in all your favourite games at up to 1440p resolutions. Built utilising an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, unlock ultra-fast processing speeds and enhanced efficiency in both single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. Thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU, enjoy photo-realistic visuals along with integrated support for cutting-edge technology including Ray Tracing and AI DLSS. Plus, armed with a 1TB SSD, you’ll have plenty of storage space for all your precious files, especially after your expeditions to the mines of Moria.
Lastly, the Refract Gaming Jade also comes equipped with a three-year warranty, which also covers parts and labour. However, any damage caused by awakening the creature in the mines isn’t covered…
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre built gaming PC
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Three year warranty which covers parts and labour
Alan Wake 2 – October 27th
Alan Wake 2 is set in the picturesque town of Bright Falls. After a sudden string of ritualistic murders threatens this idyllic town, it’s up to Saga Anderson, an accomplished FBI agent to save the town. Her attempts to solve the complex mystery will soon spiral into her very own nightmare after she discovers pages of a horror story that are becoming true.
Enter Alan Wake, a lost writer trapped inside his own nightmare beyond the constraints of our world. To regain his sanity, he begins writing a dark story detailing the horror around him in order to beat the devil at his own game.
Anderson and Wake, two characters set in different worlds are more connected than they believe, with their own realities becoming intertwined and affecting the worlds around them.
Official PC System Specification: TBD
Top PC to Play Alan Wake 2
OcUK Gaming Karambit Configurable PC
Small yet deadly, the OcUK Gaming Karambit comes equipped with all the powerful hardware you need to solve the murders and save the town of Bright Falls. Take advantage of the hyperthreaded Intel 12th Gen CPU to enjoy blisteringly fast performance and seamless multitasking. You can work to save Anderson and Wake, whilst you freely chat away to your friends, with no lag or performance loss. What’s more, with an NVIDIA RTX 4070, unlock cutting-edge graphical performance in all your favourite games, complete with Ray Tracing and AI DLSS 3.0.
In addition to this, as a configurable PC, you can choose to customise the case, upgrade the memory and graphics card, along with opting for additional storage drives if you need them.
OcUK Gaming Karambit
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i7 12700F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options
Which New Game Release Are You Looking Forward To?
Pumpkins, scary movies, and cosy blankets aside – which of these incredible new game releases are you most looking to playing in October? Be sure to let us know below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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