Games to Play This Weekend — October 10, 2025
What to Play This Weekend
The weekend is almost here, and it arrives amid one of the busiest release weeks in recent memory. New launches include Battlefield 6, the cooperative beat-’em-up roguelite Absolum, and the unsettling Little Nightmares III, among several other notable arrivals.
It was also a headline-heavy week: Heart Machine halted development on Hyper Light Breaker amid layoffs; a Minecraft movie sequel has been slated for summer 2027; Devolver announced a release date for Skate Story; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 eclipsed five million copies sold and teased free post-launch content; and Nintendo quietly released a new Pikmin animated short. For an ongoing snapshot of the year’s best-reviewed games, check our constantly updated list of Game Informer’s top-scoring reviews of 2025.
Every Friday the editors at Game Informer share short recommendations for games worth your time over the weekend. Below are quick takes from our team — test any of these and tell us what you think in the comments.
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Below are the editors and their brief impressions for this edition of “The Video Games You Should Be Playing This Weekend.”
Battlefield 6
Likely the week’s most talked-about release, Battlefield 6 has finally arrived. After several betas and public tests that restored faith for many fans shaken by the missteps of Battlefield 2042, the franchise returns in full force. The multiplayer remains the show’s highlight; the campaign doesn’t reach the same peaks, but the core combat and large-scale battles are a lot of fun. I’m only beginning to learn the maps and weapons, and I’m already hooked on mastering the flow and improving my K/D.
For a deeper breakdown of what works and what doesn’t, read Game Informer’s Battlefield 6 review.
Absolum
Absolum is one of the most satisfying cooperative brawlers to arrive lately. With a charming, cartoon-inspired aesthetic, evocative score, and well-realized worldbuilding, it quickly hooks players. The roguelite loop — branching runs, varied encounters, and memorable bosses — is the beating heart of the experience, and it’s superbly tuned for repeated play, solo or with friends.
See my full thoughts in the Absolum review if you want more detail before diving in.
Battle Suit Aces
Evoking memories of Battle Chef Brigade’s energetic mash-up of anime and competition, Battle Suit Aces blends episodic sci‑fi storytelling with accessible card-battle mechanics. The early hours do a great job of tying character progression to the deckbuilding systems, and the art direction brings the cast to life. Matches are approachable yet demand thoughtful decisions — a cozy, narrative-forward deckbuilder ideal for autumn evenings.
Little Nightmares III
Developed by Supermassive Games, Little Nightmares III delivers the franchise’s signature blend of whimsical dread and stylized environments. Some of the new mechanics feel undercooked and certain segments grow repetitive, but the game still produces genuine, Tim Burton-esque chills and atmospheric moments. Note: co-op is online-only; a Friend’s Pass allows one player without the game to join, but there is no local split-screen option.
Read the full breakdown in our Little Nightmares III review.
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