With the launch of both Xbox Series X and PS5 only a little over a month away, the power of next-gen is almost in our hands. While you might be saving your money for your selected console's respective launch, you might find yourself tempted by the exciting games coming in October. It might not be as big of an October release roster as previous years, but that doesn't diminish the allure around what might become some of this year's biggest and best games.

Starting the month are Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Star Wars Squadrons--both exciting throwbacks to classic gaming in their own unique respective ways. There's also Super Mario Bros. 35, an intriguing battle royale-inspired platformer in the style of Tetris 99, as well as the early access launch of Baldur's Gate III. As the weeks go on, you can expect EA's FIFA and NHL offerings for this year, as well as the highly-anticipated sequel to cult-favorite Amnesia: The Dark Descent, titled Amnesia: Rebirth.

Below, we've rounded up all of the biggest October 2020 game releases for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. For a closer look at the titles still to come this year, look at our list of game release dates in 2020. Otherwise, check this article throughout the month, as we'll be sure to update it with more new release dates that get announced.