Mattel, Nintendo, Outright Games, and a roster of mobile and Roblox developers are rolling out new games and updates across consoles, PC, and mobile this October, spanning a faction-based Masters of the Universe RPG, a festive Grinch adventure, and a KPop Demon Hunters collaboration.
He-Man Returns in a Roblox RPG and a Retro Brawler
Mattel Game Studios has partnered with Twin Atlas to launch Masters of the Universe: Battle for Grayskull, a faction-based action RPG available worldwide on Roblox. Inspired by last summer's film and decades of franchise lore, it lets players join He-Man and the Heroic Warriors or Skeletor and the Evil Warriors in a battle for Castle Grayskull. Players can explore Eternia locations such as Snake Mountain and Subternia, complete quests, defeat bosses, and collect gear while unlocking new abilities, with an evolving skill tree and player-driven choices shaping each adventure.
A second He-Man title, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, is a retro-inspired 2D brawler from Mattel, Bitmap Bureau, and Clear River Games. Built with pixel-art visuals and classic arcade action, it lets players fight as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, or Teela — with She-Ra unlockable in future play-throughs — against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw, and other villains across 13 stages. It adds Battle Cat combat, distinct character styles, and two-player local co-op, and launches Feb. 4, 2027, with preorders open through Limited Run Games through Nov. 22.
Grinch, Nintendo, and KPop Demon Hunters
Outright Games is sending the Grinch back to Who-ville in The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas. Players control the Grinch as he explores snowy environments, collects ornaments, and takes on challenges to create the ultimate Christmas tree for the Whos. Familiar locations include Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch's Cave, and Who-ville, along with gadgets such as Rocket Skates, a Jetpack, and a Snowball Maker. The game supports solo play or local co-op, with Max joining.
Nintendo is bringing players back to Wuhu Island with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22. The title features 12 sports, including Boxing, Archery, and Thumb Wrestling, plus minigames. Players can explore the island by skateboard, power cruiser, or prop plane, compete in the new Island Crown Mode, and earn Spocco Points for customization, with local and online play and personalized Sportsmate and Mii characters.
Toca Boca and Netflix are bringing KPop Demon Hunters into Toca Boca World on Oct. 27, adding fashion, music, and character content based on HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys, and other characters. A new in-game music player features four soundtrack songs: How It's Done, Golden, Soda Pop, and Your Idol, available for a limited time. The partnership also extends to Netflix Playground, where Toca Boca Jr Kitchen receives a KPop Demon Hunters-inspired update at no extra cost with a Netflix subscription.
Roblox Events, eShop Lineup, and Wellness
Moose Toys and Gamefam are bringing MrBeast Lab to Roblox for the first time with a limited-time event inside Untitled Fling Game, running Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. The activation introduces the Mega-Tech Mutators Panthar, Silver-Byte, and NecroClaw, and the event is free to play across consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and tablets. The companies said the launch marks their fourth consecutive holiday-season collaboration, which has brought five Moose franchises to the platform and generated more than 100 million gameplay sessions and 650 million brand engagements.
Ares Interactive is rolling out new content across three titles this October, including a limited-time Ghostbusters crossover in Heroes vs. Hordes through Nov. 20 that adds Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore as playable heroes and Terror Dogs as pets. The Walking Dead: Aftermath adds Carol, Glenn, and Judith to its survivor roster, while Baseball Hits 26 marks the postseason with three playoff events and a Playoff Points currency.
Nintendo's weekly eShop lineup includes Bluey's Happy Snaps and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, alongside It Takes Two. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition arrive on Switch 2 beginning Oct. 16, and Pokemon Pokopia adds the Halloween event Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises through Nov. 1.
Separately, Skidos and SmileyWorld launched Happier Minds, an interactive experience that helps kids recognize, express, and navigate everyday emotions through play, combining SmileyWorld characters with stories, mood check-ins, and calming activities.