October 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Microsoft has packed the upcoming calendar with highly anticipated day-one releases, indie darlings, and heavy-hitting franchises. With at least eleven confirmed titles dropping throughout the month, players across Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming will have plenty of new worlds to explore.
Here is everything you need to know about the new games announced for Xbox Game Pass in October 2026.
The Complete October 2026 Release Schedule
Whether you are looking for high-octane shooters or deep dungeon crawlers, October’s rollout offers a steady stream of new additions.
| Release Date | Game | Platforms |
| October 6 | Gears of War: E-Day | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Echo Weaver | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Neon Abyss 2 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Forever Ago | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 13 | Valor Mortis | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| October 13 | Deep Dish Dungeon | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 15 | Beyond These Stars | PC |
| October 15 | Chained Beasts | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 27 | The Seance of Blake Manor | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 29 | Terrible Lizards | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October TBD | DayZ: Badlands | Console, PC, Cloud |
(Note: Platform availability is based on current announcements and may vary slightly by region.)
Heavy Hitters & Highlights
Gears of War: E-Day (October 6)
The undeniable crown jewel of the October lineup is Gears of War: E-Day. Dropping as a major day-one release, this entry takes players back to the defining moment of the Gears universe—Emergence Day. Promising a return to the gritty, horror-tinged roots of the original trilogy, E-Day will be an essential download for both longtime fans and series newcomers looking to experience the Locust Horde’s devastating initial assault on Sera.
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Valor Mortis & Deep Dish Dungeon (October 13)
Mid-month brings a fantastic double feature. Valor Mortis arrives on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, offering a darker, more intense gaming experience. Releasing on the same day is Deep Dish Dungeon, which brings a distinctly different, likely more quirky flavor to the service.
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A Strong Indie & Strategy Showcase
October is also a massive month for strategy and indie fans. The highly anticipated Neon Abyss 2 arrives on October 8, bringing its signature fast-paced, chaotic roguelite action back to the platform. Strategy enthusiasts can look forward to the PC-exclusive Beyond These Stars on October 15, a city-builder that takes genre mechanics to a cosmic scale.
Rounding out the month are narrative and thematic adventures like The Seance of Blake Manor on October 27 and Terrible Lizards on October 29, ensuring that subscribers have fresh content leading right up to Halloween. Fans of survival mechanics should also keep an eye out for DayZ: Badlands, which is slated to join the service sometime this month.