1. Cyberpunk 2077 — Update 2.5 (Edgerunners 2 Update): Dual Wielding, Glamdocs, and Console Mods
On October 22, 2026, CD PROJEKT RED released the free Edgerunners 2 Update (Patch 2.5) for Cyberpunk 2077 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Mac (via Steam), with Nintendo Switch 2 and Mac App Store versions following soon. Timed with the Netflix premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the patch introduces new quests, combat mechanics, and cross-platform mod support.
How to Unlock the New Content Safely
"Clampdown" Side Job: Complete The Heist and two gigs for Wakako Okada, then wait for her message. Completing this quest rewards a 5-piece gear set styled after Wick "The King" Kingsley from Edgerunners 2.
Dual-Wielding Firearms: Open the Cool attribute tree and unlock the Double Trouble perk to dual-wield standard Power pistols and revolvers.
Cyberware Cosmetics via Glamdocs: Equip Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Monowire, or the Projectile Launch System and visit any of the five Glamdocs across Night City (marked with a spray-can icon) to customize your arm cyberware visuals.
Richard Night City Tour & Minor Arcana Tarot: Reach Street Cred Level 15 after The Heist to unlock the guided tour side quest, and scan any of the 12 new Minor Arcana tarot cards around Night City to continue the tarot questline.
Cross-Platform Mods (mod.io): Browse and install user mods directly from the in-game menu on PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Important: Back up a clean save file before enabling mods on consoles, as achievements and trophies are disabled on modded saves.
Official patch notes also confirm DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation (up to 6x), FSR 4 and FSR 3.1 support, and the new HKGN 102.0 FM radio station featuring music from the anime.
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — October 23 Launch Guide: Weapons, Apex Mods, and DMZ Economy
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches today, October 23, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game debuts with 33 weapons (24 Primary, 8 Secondary, and the FSS Carbon Edge 1095 Melee Knife) and 33 Operators across Multiplayer and DMZ. As previously confirmed by Activision, Modern Warfare 4 launches as a standalone title (joining Xbox Game Pass no earlier than Holiday 2027, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) remain available in the subscription).
Day-One Multiplayer & DMZ Tips
Reach Player Level 4 for Custom Loadouts: Use preset loadouts during your first matches until Create-a-Class unlocks at Level 4 alongside starter weapons like the Han 86 Assault Rifle and ISO Nightshade SMG.
Universal Attachments & Apex Mods: Standard Gunsmith attachments only need to be unlocked once to work across all compatible weapons. Reaching max weapon level unlocks a dedicated Apex Attachment (such as the Han X20 Skybreaker 20mm airburst launcher) that does not consume a standard Gunsmith slot.
DMZ FOB Gunsmith: Weapons and attachments leveled up in Multiplayer transfer to the DMZ Forward Operating Base Gunsmith, though equipping them requires in-game DMZ Cash.
3. Deep Rock Galactic — Hoxxes Halloween 2026: Straw Boss Hat & Double Performance Points
Ghost Ship Games kicked off Hoxxes Halloween 2026 in Deep Rock Galactic, running from October 22 to November 5, 2026 (13:00 CET). The Space Rig is decked out with jack-o'-lanterns and ghosts, accompanied by two limited-time assignments.
Checklist Before November 5
Unlock the Straw Boss Hat: Pick up the main seasonal assignment at the Assignment Board to claim this year's scarecrow headgear.
Claim Past Cosmetics (Last Year's Horrors): Complete the secondary assignment to unlock all previous Halloween event hats for free.
Hunt Flying Skulls: Shoot down and deposit roaming flying skulls during cave missions to earn a Double Performance Point Bonus per skull toward your Season Pass progression.
4. EA SPORTS FC 27 — Season 2: FC Heritage: Free Ladder Cards & Single-Player Circuit
Electronic Arts launched Season 2: FC Heritage in EA Sports FC 27 Football Ultimate Team on October 22, 2026 (running through December 3, 2026), celebrating iconic FUT campaigns and fan-favorite player items.
How to Build Your Squad Without Spending FC Points
Standard Ladder Rewards: Progress through the free Season Pass track to unlock FC Heritage items including Botafogo's Allan, Manchester United's Fridolina Rolfö, and Charlotte FC's Allan Saint-Maximin at Level 30 (while the paid Premium Pass features Marcus Rashford at Level 30).
FC Heritage Circuit (5 Single-Player Events): Play through five connected solo Live Events—from Kick Off and Ultimate Scream (Semi-Pro) up to a three-round tournament culminating on Legendary difficulty—to earn packs, coins, and Heritage cards offline.
Daily Knockout & FUT Gallery Expansion: Competitive players can jump into the returning PvP Daily Knockout Tournament, while collectors gain access to over 60 new FUT Gallery Sets, including MLS, NWSL, and Roshn Saudi League sets.
5. Clash of Clans — Portal Panic Final Days, Maxed Portal Pendant & October Clan Games
In Clash of Clans, the October Cosmic Curse: Portal Panic season enters its final stretch. The October Clan Games run from October 22 to October 28, overlapping with the final weekend of the Portal Panic Medal Event.
Key Late-October Deadlines
Until October 25 (08:00 UTC / 11:00 MSK) — Portal Panic Ends: Players at Town Hall 6+ have until Sunday morning to farm Sour Elixir in Home Village battles and claim Rift Medals on the Event Track.
Until October 25 (08:00 UTC) — Max-Level Portal Pendant Boost: The new Epic Equipment for the Minion Prince (which recalls nearby troops and heals/boosts them) is temporarily boosted to maximum level for Town Hall 9+ players.
Until October 27 (08:00 UTC) — Trader Shop Closes: Spend all remaining Rift Medals on Epic Equipment, Ore, or Magic Items before the event shop disappears.
Until October 31 — Cosmic Streak Event: Complete at least one attack daily for 7 consecutive days to earn an exclusive decoration (claimable through November 1).
