It's the third Tuesday of the month, meaning the second wave of Game Pass titles were just announced! We have 7 games coming to the service throughout the month, with a good variety of scopes and genres, and almost half of them Day 1. 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.

F1 Manager 2023

Cloud, Console, and PC – October 19

"Drive every decision in F1 Manager 2023. Manage every aspect of your chosen F1 team from your HQ to the garage and from the pitlane to the podium. Challenge for motorsport’s highest accolade, making the split-second decisions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Your legacy begins here."

Cities: Skylines II

PC – October 24 as a Day 1 title

"Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis in the long-awaited sequel to the smash-hit city-building game. With deep simulation, a living economy, and more realistic features than ever before, Cities: Skylines II offers world-building without limits."

Dead Space

Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S – October 26 as part of EA Play, which is included with Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate

"Just in time for Halloween: Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can confront the nightmare onboard the USG Ishimura and unravel its dark secrets in the sci-fi survival horror classic Dead Space."

Note: The blog doesn't specify, but we are fairly certain this is the remake, as the original (dubbed "Dead Space - 2008") is already on the service.

Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery

Cloud and Console – October 26, already out on PC

"Play as The Detective in three silly mysteries! Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is a collection of all three Frog Detective cases."

Mineko’s Night Market

Cloud, Console, and PC – October 26

"Welcome to Mount Fugu, a cozy Japanese inspired village with a great mystery to unfold. Join Mineko in her new hometown, where she’ll make new friends, collect and craft whimsical items, revitalize the once thriving Night Market, and uncover the truth of the great sun cat, Nikko."

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Cloud, Console, and PC – October 31 as a Day 1 title

"Have you ever looked at a Pigeon and thought, “what is going on in your head?” Well, think no more! Headbangers puts you and 29 others into the eye of the Pigeon while you battle it out in rhythmic challenges to find out who is the ultimate Master Headbanger. Compete against each other in mind-bending musical minigames, screw over your competitors with powerups, and collect Crumbs to customize your very own Pigeon!"

Jusant

Cloud, Console, and PC – October 31

"Embark on a climbing adventure in Jusant! Master your climbing tools as you ascend a mysterious, ever-changing tower. Enjoy an atmospheric soundtrack and breathtaking biomes, accompanied by the enigmatic Ballast. Your watery companion will guide you while awakening nature along your path to reveal the tower’s mysteries and reach the top."

DLC / Game Updates

EA Sports UFC 5 - EA Play Early Access Trial, Available October 24

  • "EA Sports UFC 5 is as real as it gets – and you can experience the next evolution of the fight game starting October 24 with the EA Play early access trial. With EA Play, you can save 10% on the full game with your member discount if you decide to buy."

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

  • 75-days of Crunchyroll Mega Fan – Available until October 20
    • "Grab 75-days free of Crunchyroll Mega Fan! Crunchyroll Mega Fan grants members access to stream the world’s largest anime library (with over 1,300 titles) ad-free, anywhere you want, with access to new episodes simulcast the same day following premiere in Japan."
  • Smite – Season of Celebration Pack, Available now
    • "Jump in today to check out the New Map, Odyssey: Immortal Revelry, Tier 5 Medusa, Celestial Syndicate Battle Pass, and more."

Leaving the Service

The following games will leave the service on October 31th. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.

  • Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Kill It With Fire (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Solasta Crown of the Magister (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!