What October's Game Pass Additions Mean for Your Backlog
October's Game Pass lineup offers a diverse mix of day-one releases and big franchises, giving subscribers plenty of value but also pressure to play leaving titles before they're gone.
October's Game Pass lineup offers a diverse mix of day-one releases and big franchises, giving subscribers plenty of value but also pressure to play leaving titles before they're gone.
Key points - Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 are available now on Xbox Game Pass. - Battlefield 6 joins Game Pass Ultimate on October 13 alongside Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis. - Day-one releases on October 15 include Bluey's Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts. - Beyond These Stars launches on PC Game Pass on October 16. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Evil West leave Game Pass on October 15.
Timeline - Now available: Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 join Game Pass. - October 8: Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, and Neon Abyss 2 arrive. - October 13: Battlefield 6, Deep Dish Dungeon, and Valor Mortis are added. - October 15: Bluey's Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts launch; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Evil West leave.
FAQ
Q: Is Gears of War: E-Day available on Game Pass now? A: Yes, Gears of War: E-Day is available now on Cloud, console, and PC for Game Pass subscribers.
Q: When does Battlefield 6 hit Game Pass? A: Battlefield 6 arrives on October 13 and is available for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
Q: Which games are leaving Game Pass in October? A: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Evil West are leaving Game Pass on October 15, so try them soon.
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