October 2025 brought a variety of new game releases across PC and consoles, with Battlefield 6 emerging as the top performer. The first month following its release highlighted strong player interest, particularly on Steam and PlayStation, where it dominated both sales and revenue charts.
Battlefield 6 Dominates Steam Performance
On Steam, Battlefield 6 sold more than 7 million copies in October, including 2.5 million pre-orders. The title generated $424.9 million in revenue, placing it well ahead of other new releases for the month. Other notable releases included RV There Yet? and Escape from Duckov, each selling 1.7 million copies. ARC Raiders also made a strong showing, selling 1.5 million copies in just two days, while Dispatch surpassed 830,000 copies in its first week, ultimately reaching over 1 million total.
In terms of revenue, ARC Raiders secured the second spot with $55.3 million generated during its initial two days, and Digimon Story: Time Stranger followed with $37.9 million. When excluding free-to-play titles, Battlefield 6 remained the top-selling game on Steam with 4.7 million copies sold. Megabonk recorded 2.2 million copies, surpassing 3 million overall, while RV There Yet? and Escape from Duckov each reached 1.7 million. Hogwarts Legacy benefited from a $9 discount, selling 890,000 copies in October.
Console Launches and PlayStation Performance
Battlefield 6 also performed strongly on PlayStation 5, selling 4.6 million copies. Ghost of Yotei launched with 2.7 million copies, with the majority of sales coming from the U.S. (34%), followed by China (13%) and Japan (5%). ARC Raiders sold just under 500,000 copies on PlayStation in the first few days, while Dispatch managed 78,900 copies, significantly lower than its PC performance.
PlayStation Plus new releases also attracted attention. Goat Simulator 3 reached 1.9 million players, Alan Wake II recorded 1.2 million, and Cocoon had around 300,000 players engaging with the title.
Xbox Series S|X and Game Pass Activity
On Xbox Series S|X, Battlefield 6 sold 2.9 million copies during October. ARC Raiders saw more modest performance, selling 80,300 copies, approximately six times fewer than on PlayStation. New Game Pass titles drew a significant audience, with Supermarket Simulator adding 1 million players, Ninja Gaiden 4 reaching 650,000, and PowerWash Simulator 2 totaling 453,600.
Nintendo eShop Highlights
Nintendo’s eShop experienced strong activity in October as well. Pokémon Z-A sold over 1.1 million copies, while Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 together exceeded 500,000 copies. Third-party releases such as Ball X Pit and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted achieved 124,000 and 77,000 sales respectively. These figures illustrate consistent engagement across both first-party and third-party titles on Nintendo platforms.
Observations on Player Trends
The release data from October 2025 highlights the continuing impact of AAA releases in driving both sales and revenue. Battlefield 6 clearly benefited from strong pre-orders and multi-platform adoption. Meanwhile, smaller titles such as ARC Raiders and Dispatch demonstrated that rapid early adoption on PC can generate significant revenue even in a condensed launch window. Subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass continue to play an important role in player engagement, allowing a broader audience to access both new and existing games.
Source: GameDicoverCo
FAQ: October 2025 Game Releases
Which game sold the most copies in October 2025?
Battlefield 6 was the top-selling game across PC and consoles, with more than 7 million copies sold on Steam alone and strong sales on PlayStation and Xbox.
What were the top new releases on PlayStation in October 2025?
Battlefield 6 led sales on PlayStation 5 with 4.6 million copies, followed by Ghost of Yotei with 2.7 million copies. ARC Raiders and Dispatch had lower but notable sales.
How did Xbox Series S|X games perform in October 2025?
Battlefield 6 sold 2.9 million copies on Xbox, while ARC Raiders reached 80,300. Game Pass titles like Supermarket Simulator, Ninja Gaiden 4, and PowerWash Simulator 2 attracted large player bases.
What were the top Nintendo eShop releases in October 2025?
Pokémon Z-A sold over 1.1 million copies. Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 combined sold more than 500,000 copies, while third-party releases such as Ball X Pit and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted also performed steadily.
Did any games see notable revenue despite lower sales?
ARC Raiders generated $55.3 million in revenue on Steam within two days, highlighting that strong early adoption can generate significant returns even if overall unit sales are lower than larger AAA titles.
