PC Gamer’s October 2026 issue is on sale as Issue 428 in the UK and Issue 416 in the US. Its cover feature, World of Warcraft: Forever, is written by Heather Newman and features hands-on access to Blizzard’s project plus developer interviews. PC Gamer describes it as an evolution of classic WoW; its announcement’s talk of a new MMO golden age is promotional framing, not an independently established outcome.
What’s in the new PC Gamer issue?
The cover story is a magazine exclusive through October 26, 2026, according to PC Gamer’s October 8 issue announcement. The issue also includes a six-page hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, previews of upcoming games, reviews, and features spanning mods, older games, and hardware.
Previews and reviews
Advertised previews include Rainbow Six Tactics, Stronghold 4, 1666: Amsterdam, Lego Skylines, Afterworld, Sanctuary: Shattered Sun, and Bodycam. Reviews include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots, Star Wars Zero Company, Fields of Mistria, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Sovereign Tower.
Other features
PC Gamer also advertises a Stardew Valley mod that enables 3D and potentially VR play, a reinstall feature on Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, a Starfield gameplay diary, a GTA 6 special report, and a group test of six PC case fans. The announcement does not identify the fan models or publish the group test’s comparative results.
Print and digital prices by region
PC Gamer’s October 8, 2026 listing gives the following prices. They are advertised prices and may change; check the purchase page for current availability.
| Edition and format | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Single issue, print or digital | $4.99 | $16.49 |
| Annual subscription, print (13 issues) | $36.95 | $141.99 |
| Annual subscription, digital (13 issues) | $20 | $58.99 |
The subscription listing describes 13 issues, including a special holiday issue in late December. PC Gamer says the UK edition has a slightly higher page count and extra content compared with the US edition. Digital editions are delivered as PDF and EPUB through Pocketmags.
Where to buy the issue
PC Gamer directs buyers to Magazines Direct for the print and digital issue and subscriptions. Its announcement discloses that the publisher may earn affiliate commission from purchases through site links. The announcement does not verify a matching Amazon listing for this issue.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What PC Gamer’s World of Warcraft claim means
PC Gamer Print Editor Robert Jones calls the feature “world-exclusive access” and describes World of Warcraft: Forever as an “exciting new evolution of classic WoW.” Those are the publisher’s words in its issue announcement. The page says the feature includes hands-on access to Blizzard’s project and developer interviews, but it does not provide a separately attributed developer statement or establish the announcement’s claim of a coming MMO golden age as fact. The announced magazine exclusivity lasts until October 26, 2026.
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Sources
- PC Gamer’s October 8, 2026 issue announcement for the cover feature, contents, prices, subscription terms, and purchase route.
- PC Gamer Print Magazine for the magazine listing.
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