"Aion 2," "Gears of War: E-Day," and "Star Wars: Galactic Racer" Lead Major Game Releases This Week

Several highly anticipated video games are launching this week, with "Aion 2" releasing today, October 5, 2026, on PC. "Gears of War: E-Day" for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and "Star Wars: Galactic Racer" for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, are both set to release on October 6, 2026. These titles represent significant additions to the gaming landscape, with "Gears of War: E-Day" earning an 86 percent Metacritic score and "Star Wars: Galactic Racer" also debuting with an 86 percent Metacritic score.