Games out this week (October 19–23): Final Fantasy Resonance and Modern Warfare 4
Two big launches headline the week: Final Fantasy Resonance, the series’ first HD-2D game, arrives on October 22, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 follows on October 23. We checked each date, platform and price against the publishers’ own announcements.
In short
- Final Fantasy Resonance: October 22 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC; the Steam version follows on October 23.
- Modern Warfare 4: October 23, when multiplayer also goes live.
- Digital pre-order owners have been playing the MW4 campaign in early access since October 16.
- Smaller releases include the four-player online co-op game Dreadway and We Were Here Tomorrow.
What is Final Fantasy Resonance, and where can you play it?
Revealed by Square Enix during a Nintendo Direct, Final Fantasy Resonance is the first Final Fantasy game built in the HD-2D visual style. It is based on the first story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and features familiar faces such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light.
According to Square Enix, the game launches on October 22 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and on PC through the Microsoft Store on Windows; the Steam release is dated October 23. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. Xbox Wire lists the standard edition at $49.99 on Xbox, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Prices in other regions are not part of the official announcement, so check your platform’s store before buying.
When does Modern Warfare 4 launch, and who gets early access?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Battle.net, Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Activision’s official blog says players who digitally pre-ordered or pre-purchased the Standard Digital Edition or the Vault Edition have had campaign early access since October 16; multiplayer opens with the full launch. Xbox Wire lists the game at $69.99 on Xbox.
The campaign follows Captain Price on the run after his task force is disbanded, against the backdrop of a conflict erupting on the Korean Peninsula.
Other releases this week
According to Xbox Wire’s weekly list, these games also arrive on Xbox this week. Dates are for Xbox, may differ on other platforms and can be changed by publishers.
| Date | Game | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | Shoresy: Legends of the North | $14.99 |
| Oct 20 | We Were Here Tomorrow | Total Mayhem Games |
| Oct 20 | Hail to the Rainbow | Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Oct 22 | Dreadway | Online co-op for up to four players |
| Oct 22 | Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest | $29.99 |
| Oct 23 | Carry The Glass | Two-player co-op |
| Oct 23 | Darkenstein 3D Director's Cut | Xbox Play Anywhere |
Frequently asked questions
When is Final Fantasy Resonance coming to Steam?
Square Enix’s official page lists the Steam version for October 23; all other platforms get it on October 22.
Is Final Fantasy Resonance on Switch 2?
Yes. The game was announced for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
When does Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer go live?
On October 23, with the full launch. The October 16 early access covers the campaign only.
Has a regional price for Modern Warfare 4 been announced?
Activision’s and Xbox Wire’s announcements only give the US dollar price; check your platform’s store for local pricing.
Sources
- Square Enix — FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Launching on October 22, 2026 Official source
- Xbox Wire — Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 19 to 23 Official source
- Activision / Call of Duty — Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Trailer and Campaign Early Access Official source
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