The First Wave of Game Pass Games for October Is Here - Like a Dragon: Ishin, Forza Motorsport, and More

The first Tuesday of the month is here, meaning that Microsoft has announced the first batch of titles coming to Game Pass this October. Only 5 games are getting added, buy most are fairly high-profile with a large variety of genres. Let's get into it!

Quotes 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 above article were covered in the previous wave.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Cloud, Console, and PC – Available now

"Take that! Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, the classic courtroom adventure series that has sold millions of copies across the globe, is available now with Game Pass! Take the stand as rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright to unravel mind-bending mysteries and prove your client’s innocence."

Gotham Knights

Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - Available today

"Batman is dead. A new expansive, criminal underworld has swept the streets of Gotham City. It is now up to the Batman Family – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin – to protect Gotham, bring hope to its citizens, discipline to its cops, and fear to its criminals."

The Lamplighter’s League

Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - Available today as a Day 1 title

"Sneak, steal, and shoot your way through a world of pulp adventure in The Lamplighters League! Globetrot across a variety of exciting locales around the world and outwit your enemies in strategic turn-based combat and, if you play your cards right, you might just save the world."

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Cloud and Xbox Series X|S - Available October 4th, already on PC

"Available now with PC Game Pass and making its way to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). From the developers of the best-selling and award-winning franchise Vermintide, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a visceral 4-player co-op action game set in the hive city of Tertium. Fight together with your friends against hordes of enemies in this new Warhammer 40,000 experience."

Forza Motorsport

Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S – Available October 10 as a Day 1 title

"Race over 500 real-world cars, including modern race cars and more than 100 cars new to Forza Motorsport. Make every lap count across 20 living environments, with fan-favorite locations and multiple track layouts to master, each featuring live on-track scoring, fully dynamic time-of-day with weather, and unique driving conditions that ensure no two laps ever look or play the same. Want to jump in early? Game Pass members can save 10% on the Premium Add-Ons Bundle and unlock 5 days early access, VIP membership, Car Pass, and much more."

From Space

Cloud, Console, and PC – Available October 12

"From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads of up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!"

Like A Dragon: Ishin!

Cloud, Console, and PC – Available October 17

"Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure."

DLC / Game Updates

• EA Sports NHL 24 - Early Access Trial, Available today
  • "EA Play and Ultimate members can experience authentic on-ice action with the EA Sports NHL 24 early access trial. Members can spend 10 hours behind the puck starting today, plus score recurring rewards like World of Chel Battle Pass multiplier boost tokens, store coins, and themed gear."
• Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island - The Lair of LeChuck, Available now
  • "The time has come to chart a course for sunny shores where puzzles, primates, and perils await! The final chapter of Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, ‘The Lair of LeChuck’, is available now as a free update for Sea of Thieves."

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

• Minecraft Realms - Available until October 5
  • "Get 3 months of access to Minecraft Realms Plus! Share your world, build with friends, and play across all your devices with your own personal server."
• Overwatch 2 – Available until October 10
  • "Get instant access to six new heroes, legendary skins, and in-game cosmetics. Claim your heroes and jump into the game now!"

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.

• Eville (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Overwhelm (PC)
• Shenzhen I/O (PC)
• The Legend of Tianding (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Trek to Yomi (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Cloud, Console, and PC)