Hey gamers! Welcome to October 2025's hottest game news roundup. This month has been packed with big releases and updates that have shaken up the gaming world. Let's dive in and check out what's been making waves.
Highlighted New Games & Updates
Honor of Kings Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Exciting IP Expansions
From October 25th to 26th, Honor of Kings marked its 10th anniversary with a grand offline carnival. The event featured star performances and cosplay shows, drawing huge crowds.
We got the chance to attend this event and even tried out two highly anticipated spin-offs: Honor of Kings World (set to launch in spring 2026) and the newly revealed King's Chess.
Honor of Kings World, which has been in development for years, impressed us with its smooth gameplay, stunning graphics, and immersive exploration. It’s clear the team has put a lot of effort into polishing these core aspects.
The game blends light social features, MMORPG elements, and open-world exploration. Players can enjoy solo adventures or team up to take down powerful bosses. It feels like a mix of popular titles but still has its own charm.
King's Chess is a fresh take on auto-battlers, combining classic mechanics like character synergies with unique CCG-style card effects. This sets it apart from traditional auto-battlers like Teamfight Tactics or Hearthstone Battlegrounds.
These two spin-offs are the most anticipated from the Honor of Kings IP so far, and their quality suggests they’ll carve out a place in the market.
Escape from Duckov Shatters Sales Records for Chinese Indie Games
This month, the breakout Chinese indie game Escape from Duckov launched and hit 200k sales in just 10 days.
This is a huge milestone for Chinese indie games. Previous hits like Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator and Sudan's Game struggled to reach 100k sales, making Escape from Duckov’s achievement truly groundbreaking. It’s even close to matching the early sales of Black Myth: Wukong.
The game’s success can be attributed to its popular extraction shooter gameplay and the timing of its release, as a major competitor faced issues recently. Plus, the developers added a creative workshop early on, keeping players engaged.
Battlefield 6 Makes a Triumphant Comeback
After the disappointment of Battlefield 2042, EA hit a home run with Battlefield 6. The game launched to massive success, peaking at 740k concurrent players on Steam.
Nearly a month later, the game still maintains strong player numbers, with daily peaks around 400k. The first season update on October 28th boosted this to 550k, showing lasting appeal.
Fans are praising the return to modern warfare, destructible environments, and improved gameplay. While some criticized the 3500 kills needed to unlock all weapon attachments, it’s a minor flaw compared to past issues.
Korean MMOs: Aion 2 ID Rush & Mixed Reception for The Creator: Exile Land
Two new Korean MMOs launched this month. The Creator: Exile Land, built with Unreal Engine 5, gained attention for its character designs but fell short in gameplay.
Players found the game to be a traditional Korean MMO with repetitive combat and underwhelming graphics despite using Unreal Engine 5. It also features heavy monetization, making it a risky pick for players.
On the other hand, Aion 2’s ID registration event saw servers fill up within minutes, with many IDs snatched by Chinese studios. Scalpers even started selling registrations on second-hand platforms, though the official stated more slots will be available at launch.
This October has been an exciting month for gaming, with new hits and long-awaited comebacks. Stay tuned for more updates as we head into November!
