Microsoft’s next wave of XBOX Game Pass games brings Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and more to the service between October 8 and October 16. The October 2026 lineup includes nine upcoming additions, with seven arriving on their release day.
There’s a little something for everyone this time around, from large-scale multiplayer battles to a quiet road trip with a camera. But there’s also a sizable departure list: nine games leave on October 15, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Battlefield 6 leads October additions
Battlefield 6 joins XBOX Game Pass on October 13 for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. This is a library addition rather than one of the announcement’s day-one releases.
Expect the series’ familiar mix of all-out warfare, close-quarters firefights, and tactical destruction. The announcement also highlights EA Play extras, including the EA Play Deployment Pack, the Season 5 EA Play Pack, and recurring seasonal rewards. Ultimate subscribers get EA Play included with their membership, alongside 10% off eligible EA digital purchases.
Sharing that October 13 release date is Valor Mortis, a day-one addition from the creators of Ghostrunner. The first-person action soulslike puts you in the boots of a resurrected soldier from Napoleon’s army, with supernatural abilities, horrifying enemies, and a conspiracy threatening humanity.
For something less intense, Forever Ago arrives on October 8. This single-player road trip adventure follows Alfred as he heads north after a personal tragedy. You’ll explore scenic locations, take photographs, and meet people along the way. It’s a very different pace from Battlefield, and that variety is part of what makes this batch interesting.
Every upcoming Game Pass release
Here’s the full schedule. Subscription eligibility varies, so check the plan column before adding a game to your download queue.
| Game | Arrival | Platforms | Eligible plans | Day one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Weaver | October 8 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Forever Ago | October 8 | Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Neon Abyss 2 | October 8 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | No |
| Battlefield 6 | October 13 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | No |
| Deep Dish Dungeon | October 13 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Valor Mortis | October 13 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Bluey’s Happy Snaps | October 15 | Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Chained Beasts | October 15 | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
| Beyond These Stars | October 16 | PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Yes |
Beyond the headline games, Echo Weaver looks intriguing. Its knowledge-based metroidvania structure revolves around a time loop, with the secrets you discover serving as your upgrades.
Deep Dish Dungeon combines survival, crafting, and dungeon exploration, with solo play or online co-op. Chained Beasts takes a more chaotic approach: up to four players fight through gladiator arenas while physically chained together, using those chains and their surroundings against enemies.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps offers a family-friendly option, letting players explore familiar locations with Bluey and Bingo, photograph Australian wildlife, and play alongside a second player. Meanwhile, Beyond These Stars is a PC-only city builder that asks you to manage a settlement on the back of a space whale.
Premium subscribers get Neon Abyss 2 in this upcoming batch. The roguelike action platformer drops players into a pixelated cyberpunk world for another round of combat, revenge, and “just one more run.”
The announcement’s Handheld label specifically identifies games optimized for handheld play.
Three games already available
Microsoft also highlighted three titles already in the library. These are separate from the nine upcoming additions.
| Game | Platforms | Eligible plans |
|---|---|---|
| Shape of Dreams | Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| Minecraft Dungeons II | Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Gears of War: E-Day | XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
Shape of Dreams delivers top-down roguelite combat for solo players or groups of up to four. Its Starless Path anniversary update adds more content and gameplay improvements.
Minecraft Dungeons II takes players into the Sift, with unfamiliar enemies, new territory, and more ways to customize equipment. Gears of War: E-Day heads in the other direction chronologically, following Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago 14 years before the original Gears of War as the Locust invasion begins.
Asphalt Legends gets bonus rewards
Asphalt Legends players can claim an in-game benefit starting October 7. The pack includes:
- Ford GT MKII
- 250 tokens
- 250,000 credits
This benefit is available to Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass subscribers. It’s listed for cloud, console, and PC, making it one extra perk to check alongside this month’s game additions.
Nine games leave October 15
The incoming lineup comes with a deadline for anyone still working through these departing games:
| Game | Platforms |
|---|---|
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Crime Scene Cleaner | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Donut County | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Evil West | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Nova Roma (Game Preview) | PC |
| Pacific Drive | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Superball | Cloud, Console, PC |
| The Casting of Frank Stone | Cloud, Console, PC |
Microsoft says subscribers can save on these games before they leave, although the announcement doesn’t specify individual prices or discount amounts.
With Battlefield 6 and Valor Mortis arriving on October 13, followed by Bluey’s Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts on October 15, the next week offers plenty of new options. Just keep that October 15 departure date in mind if you’re still finishing something from the outgoing list.
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