The release schedule has been turbo on the PS5 for well over a month now, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down next week.

If I were to pick some highlights this time, I’d probably point to tycoon title Planet Zoo 2, with its insanely realistic animal models – and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, which sees one of the original Metroidvanias get an all-new adventure.

But other highlights I could point to include the long anticipated Valor Mortis, the gorgeous Ghibli-esque adventure The Witch’s Bakery, spiritual successor Ratatan, and the two Toy Story re-releases. Not to mention Tales of Eternia: Remastered.

Here's everything coming out next week.

New PS5 Games Next Week (12th-18th October)

• Alpha Nomos (12th October - PS5): "It's time to wield the beat! Play as Cello and slice through an army of rogue puppets in a vibrant, melody-twisted world. Combat pulses to the soundtrack - time your moves to the beat to unleash show-stopping combos and perfectly choreographed chaos!"
• Colorbound (12th October - PS5): "Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time."
• Time to Wake Up (12th October - PS5): "Time To Wake Up is an atmospheric psychological thriller. One night, you find yourself stuck in a dream. No worries, though. You are not alone. You hear a voice, that is fond of your eyes. Willing to help you out, you both set out on a trip down memory lane."
• Jimbaori: The Ōnin War (13th October - PS5): "Set in feudal Japan during the late 16th century, the story chronicles the rise and fall of Hideyoshi, a man consumed by an insatiable hunger for power and the tragic consequences that follow."
• Just Dance: Decade of Hits (13th October - PS5): "The decades are calling! Gather your friends and family and step into a brand-new Just Dance experience that celebrates the songs, styles, and memories that shaped generations. From disco classics and '80s anthems to 2000s favorites and today's biggest hits, choose your decade and dance your way through unforgettable moments together."
• Planet Zoo 2 (13th October - PS5): "Build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2 – the sequel to the beloved zoo simulation game. Let your creativity soar by constructing and managing distinctive zoos around the world, full of awe-inspiring animals, including fully aquatic and flying species for the first time. Plus, take the next step in animal conservation and release your species into customisable, expansive Wildlife Reserves."
• S.O.N. (13th October - PS5): "A fathers love for his son is strong. Is it strong enough to confront his past demons to save his son?"
• Valor Mortis (13th October - PS5): "You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon. You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins."
• Hippo Hop (14th October - PS5): "Long work weeks, hard times, unpaid bills... Drifting off at the bar in a 50s lounge, the noise of the world fades into a surreal dream: a dapper, pipe-smoking winged hippo floating effortlessly through a world of live jazz."
• Kitchen Wars (14th October - PS5): "Kitchen Wars is an action-packed game where players of 1-8 players aim to sabotage each other’s restaurants while keeping their customers satisfied."
• Shockwave Triggers (14th October - PS5): "Shockwave Triggers is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up where you’ll choose between 2 pilots – the fast and versatile Amira, whose crystal-sensitive sister has been kidnapped, and the slower but more powerful Turbo B, a mechanic determined to take down the supreme leader of the WW army!"
• The Witch's Bakery (14th October - PS5): "The Witch's Bakery is a cozy Narrative Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people's heart and heal their emotions through magic!"
• Warhammer 40k: Boltgun 2 (14th October - PS5): "Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the brutal and fast-paced sequel to retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun."
• YAR: Forgotten Throne (14th October - PS5): "Choose your path as a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer and journey across the lands of Borea in a story-driven open-world RPG. Uncover the source of the darkness poisoning its forests and wildlife as you take on 100+ varied quests, side with one of two factions, and shape your hero through progression, active and passive skills, and character attributes."
• Animal Trainer Simulator (15th October - PS5): "Welcome animals of all kinds and create a safe, welcoming environment where they can learn, play, and thrive. Design and expand your facility with obstacle courses, training equipment, play areas, waiting rooms, and specialized spaces tailored to the needs of every animal."
• Bluey's Happy Snaps (15th October - PS5): "Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in this photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for real life."
• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (15th October - PS5): "Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle."
• Creepy Tale: Snow Child (15th October - PS5): "An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?"
• Chained Beasts (15th October - PS5): "Step into the Colosseum chained to your friends. Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike for 1-4 players, combining brutal combat with teamwork and slapstick moments. Can you gather your friends, crush your enemies, win the crowd and gain your freedom?"
• Desolus (15th October - PS5): "Explore a city of Gothic architecture torn between past and future in Desolus, a first person puzzle game."
• Enshrouded (15th October - PS5): "Enshrouded is a solo and co-op survival action RPG where your freedom and creativity come first. Conquer the Shroud, a corrupting fog devouring the kingdom of Embervale: explore a handcrafted world full of secrets, forge your hero your way, and build anything, anywhere in a fully terraformable land."
• Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (15th October - PS5): "Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure!"
• Ratatan (15th October - PS5): "Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players."
• Prison Run and Gun (15th October - PS5): "Take advantage of the chaos in the prison to fight your way through 30 levels, testing your wits and reflexes as you face explosions, heavy gunfire and deadly obstacles in a bid to reclaim your freedom!"
• Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (15th October - PS5): "Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. The updated game features improved graphics and a few new surprises in store. Play through authentic moments from the movie in Story Mode, or drop into the wild west sandbox of Woody’s Roundup in Toy Box Mode."
• Toy Story Retro Roundup (15th October - PS5): "Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features console and handheld versions of four early Toy Story titles, as well as A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and an overflowing toy chest of behind-the-scenes content. Revisit the ‘90s and early 2000s hits you loved and share these titles with a new generation of Toy Story fans."
• The Jackbox Party Pack 12 (15th October - PS5): "Our team of Chicago comedians and party wizards set out to create all-new concepts that bring the thrill to holiday gatherings, dinner parties, game nights, and happy hours. Travel between joke-writing, photo alteration, absurd disputes, and fact battles to create a night perfectly suited to your crowd."
• Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung (15th October - PS5): "East Prussia, 1944. Behind concrete, barbed wire and heavily armed security rings lies one of the most dangerous places of the Second World War: the Wolf’s Lair – the sealed-off power centre of the Nazi leadership."
• Tales of Eternia Remastered (16th October - PS5): "Journey to Eternia, a world split into two isolated realms, Inferia and Celestia. In the remote Inferian village of Rasheans, Reid Hershel and his childhood friend Farah Oersted meet a mysterious girl named Meredy. During their journey to discover Meredy's origins, the group discovers that a collision called the "Great Fall" threatens both Inferia and Celesita."
• Tenebris Somnia (16th October - PS5): "Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award winning film crew from Argentina. Unveil the depths of a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures."

Which PS5 games are on your radar next week? There's a lot to pick from, so what's getting your attention first? Let me know in the comments section below.