It's not my fault, Microsoft was late publishing the upcoming Game Pass titles (a few hours late, thanks, Microsoft). Good month overall, with 10 games coming to Ultimate, 7 of them Day 1 titles, and two more joining Premium. Let's get into it!
Quotes (in italic) taken from the article linked above. Pay attention to the platforms for each game (Cloud, Console, and PC), as some titles won't be available for all of them. Some of the games in the article may have been covered in the previous wave. Games that are part of EA Play are only available to PC and Ultimate subscribers. Games marked as Game Preview are still in active development and this isn't the final version.
Essential Games
No new games were added to the Essential tier.
Premium Games
Neon Abyss 2
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - October 8
A love letter to roguelike action platformers, Neon Abyss 2 thrusts you into a pixelated cyberpunk world where ancient and modern gods rule. Struck down in New Athens, battle through The Abyss to claim revenge. Death comes easily, survival is punishment, and every defeat demands one more run.
Shape of Dreams
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - Out Now
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds. The Starless Path anniversary update offers even more content and enhanced gameplay.
Ultimate Games
Minecraft Dungeons II
Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC - Out Now
Gear up and team up to enter a new dimension in Minecraft Dungeons II! Journey into the Sift to explore uncharted lands and fight unfamiliar threats that will test you like never before. Uncover new ways to customize your gear and prepare for the toughest battle yet. Are you ready to face what awaits beyond the rifts?
Gears of War: E-Day
XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, PC, and Cloud - Out Now
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. 14 years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival.
Echo Weaver
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - October 8 as a Day 1 title
Time is your greatest resource, and secrets are your only upgrades. Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
Forever Ago
Cloud, Console, and PC - October 8 as a Day 1 title
Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption. In this single-player road trip adventure, you’ll travel to beautiful places, capture memories with your camera, meet interesting characters, and even make some new friends.
Battlefield 6
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - October 13
Jump into the definitive Battlefield experience with all-out warfare, fast-paced close-quarters combat, and tactical destruction in Battlefield 6. EA Play members can unlock the EA Play Deployment Pack, claim the Season 5 EA Play Pack, and earn recurring seasonal rewards. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get EA Play included, plus 10% off eligible EA digital purchases.
Deep Dish Dungeon
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - October 13 as a Day 1 title
Deep Dish Dungeon is a survival exploration game where you navigate through a puzzly hand-crafted dungeon, with metroidvania and crafting elements. Unravel the enigmas of the dungeon’s depths solo or online co-op multiplayer.
Valor Mortis
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - October 13 as a Day 1 title
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps
Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC - October 15 as a Day 1 title
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Explore Bluey’s world like never before! Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a 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.
Chained Beasts
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - October 15 as a Day 1 title
Chained Beasts is a 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. Fight chaotic battles chained to your friends. Use your chains or the arena to beat up foes in creative ways and win over the bloodthirsty crowd. Endure physical and mental injuries to defeat fearsome bosses and survive the day.
Beyond These Stars
PC - October 16 as a Day 1 title
Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars. Manage intricate supply chains and the needs of your people as you build outposts, meet aliens, and uncover the mysteries of the universe.
DLC/Game Updates + In-Game Benefits
Asphalt Legends (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available Today - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends and feel the collective heartbeat of the road in this arcade-style racing game! Unlock the Ford GT MKII, 250 tokens, and 250,000 credits to upgrade your collection and take the lead on the track!
Leaving the Service
The following games will leave the service on October 15th. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Crime Scene Cleaner (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Nova Roma (Game Preview) (PC)
Pacific Drive (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Superball (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Casting of Frank Stone (Cloud, Console, and PC)
What do you think of the titles coming to Game Pass? Any other games you'd like added to the service? Let us know in the comments below!
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