Hey, folks! We know this article is very late, and for multiple reasons, both on our end (technical difficulties) and Microsoft's (about a 26-hour delay from normal time, which may or may not be the new norm). Regardless, we have a pretty good selection of games for you, with 13 games coming to the Ultimate tier (including 4 Day 1 titles), and two existing ones becoming available for Premium subscribers. Sadly, Essential owners are left in the dust after the Game Pass update. Speaking of...
Microsoft restructured how the service tiers work, which you can find more about in our dedicated article. We've also made modifications to our article, splitting the games by tiers going Essential -> Premium -> Ultimate, so you can more easily find the games that are relevant to you. PC Game Pass subs are getting everything in this article. Without further ado, let's get into the games!
Essential Games
No updates to the Essential tier.
Premium Games
Everything in the Essential tier is also included.
Eternal Strands
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 15
Eternal Strands is the debut fantasy title from Yellow Brick Games. F ight epic, towering creatures while blending magical abilities with an arsenal of powerful weapons to keep the world from crumbling in this third-person, action-adventure game.
He Is Coming
PC - October 15
Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs - the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 15
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black features the high-speed, ninja action of iconic hero Ryu Hayabusa and his deadly Dragon Sword. Embark on a global battle against formidable foes, engage in relentless combat, and play as additional characters Momiji, Ayana and Rachel.
Ultimate Games
Everything in the Essential and Premium tiers is also included.
Hogwarts Legacy
Cloud, Console, and PC - Out Now
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.
Little Rocket Lab
Cloud, Console, and PC - Out Now
Little Rocket Lab is a cozy, machine building RPG. You play as Morgan, an aspiring engineer! Head home to St. Ambroise to help complete your family's dream-building a rocke t. Help the locals with new machines, be creative, and become the ultimate engineer! That rocket isn't going to build itself!
Supermarket Simulator
Cloud, Console, and PC - Out Now
Run your own supermarket in this store management game! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplif ters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions
PC - October 9
Available on console and cloud gaming and now coming to Xbox on PC! Gather your party; the RPG saga returns. Immerse yourself in an epic RPG series where every choice matters. Play over 100 hours of adventure in enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II!
The Casting of Frank Stone
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 14
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone's blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
Ball x Pit
Cloud, Console, and PC - October 15 as a Day 1 Title
Ball x Pit is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
Cloud, Console, and PC - October 15
The Grinch has a wonderful, awful idea - steal all the presents in Who-ville, using gadgets like his stealthy Santa costume and Candy Cane Lasso. Help him sneak around, freeze creatures with snowballs, and learn the meaning of Christmas along the way, in this festive platformer!
Pax Dei
PC - October 16
Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?
Keeper
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 17 as a Day 1 Title
From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a story told without words, in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding.
Evil West
Cloud, Console, and PC - October 21
Making a return to the Game Pass library! A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or co-op, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 21 as a Day 1 Title
The definitive ninja hack and slash franchise returns with Ninja Gaiden 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
The Outer Worlds 2
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - October 29 as a Day 1 Title
The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar - get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! Pre-order the Premium Upgrade Edition now to get up to 5 days early access, the Commander Zane's Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack, DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions, and more!
DLC/Game Updates
- Dead by Daylight: Sinister Grace - Available now
- The skin tears. The head rises. The hunt begins. In Dead by Daylight: Sinister Grace, play as The Krasue, forever cursed by insatiable hunger and a terrifying creature well suited for The Fog. The Krasue's blood-drenched tale is one of ambition gone awry.
- Diablo IV: Season of Infernal Chaos - Available now
- Season 10 takes gameplay to chaotic heights, with updates that encourage deeper build experimentation and mastery through powerful Chaos Armor Uniques and deadly class-tailored Chaos Perks. The chaos persists in endgame with revamped Infernal Hordes, now overtaken by new, relentless Chaos Waves.
- FBC: Firebreak – Breakpoint Update - Available now
- The first free Major Update, Breakpoint is packed with systemic overhauls, new content, and quality-of-life improvements – all aimed at making FBC: Firebreak more fun, varied, and rewarding to play.
- Grounded 2: Hairy and Scary Update - Available now
- The Hairy and Scary update unleashes AXL the tarantula with a full armor set to craft, new weapons to wield, and new base décor. Fine-tune your loadout with new gear and build smarter with the streamlined BUILD.M interface as you prepare to face AXL on the back of your Buggy.
- Age of Empires II: DE – Chronicles: Alexander the Great - October 14
- Pre- order now and save 15%! Prepare for the next chapter in the fan-favorite Chronicles saga by stepping into the sandals of history's greatest conqueror. Embark on Alexander the Great's epic journey in this narrative-driven campaign featuring three new civilizations, customizable armies, and fresh storytelling.
In-Game Benefits and Ultimate Perks
- Now all Game Pass subscribers can get in-game benefits for eligible free-to-play games and titles in the Xbox Game Pass library, in addition to special offers like Discord Nitro. Specific benefits may vary per plan, region, and time.
- Valorant: Play the new Agent Veto (Console and PC) – Available now
- Upset your enemy's gameplan and take every fight on YOUR terms with Veto: Valorant’s new Senegalese Sentinel whose Radivore mutation shuts down and shrugs off enemy abilities.
- Call of Duty: Warzone – Game Pass Pack 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 15
- Get a free in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. This pack includes operator skins, weapon blueprints, emotes, weapon charms and more that you can use in both games.
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.
- Cocoon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Core Keeper (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutants Unleashed (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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