It’s October and that means new additions to Game Pass, the Game Catalog, Game Pass Core, Pre-order, and Beta on Xbox. Our monthly guide (but actually updated weekly) provides a run down of what’s coming to the Game Pass Library over the month ahead (look out for two announcements over the following weeks), what’s hitting the Game Catalog, what’s leaving Xbox, and more.
NEW TO THE GAME PASS LIBRARY
Game Pass library additions are usually announced in two batches by Microsoft — one at the start of the month, and another drop happening some time in the middle of the month. As new titles are announced they will appear below, in chronological order. Here’s what’s confirmed for October so far:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Early Access Open Beta — Starts October 2
In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever across an innovative Co-Op Campaign, an electrifying Multiplayer experience, and the legendary Round-Based Zombies mode.
Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 7
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Miho steps into the pantry to fetch a potato for his grandma and falls into a magical world full of wonders. Meet quirky characters, venture through the depths of South America, and learn the importance of the things we pass along in this unforgettable emotional narrative adventure.
Little Rocket Lab (Cloud, Console, PC) — October 7
Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family’s dream – your mother’s precious rocket ship. Roll up your sleeves, it turns out that saving this town really IS rocket science!
Keeper (Cloud, Console, PC) — October 17
Keeper is a story told without words, in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and embarks upon an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding.
Ninja Gaiden 4 (Cloud, Console, PC) — October 21
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
The Outer Worlds 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) — October 29
The sequel to the critically acclaimed RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions — your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust.
Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends.
Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way!
Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own—whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb!
Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
NEW TO THE GAME CATALOG
Xbox’s Game Catalog is refreshed weekly, so don’t forget to check back each Monday to see what’s fresh for the week ahead. We can expect new titles to drop, starting Wednesday, October 1st. Here’s what’s confirmed to date:
October 1
- Digimon Story Time Stranger Ultimate Edition Pre-Order (Xbox Series X|S)
- Digimon Story Time Stranger Deluxe Edition Pre-Order (Xbox Series X|S)
- Notice Me Leena-senpai! (Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery)
- Tiny Archer (Xbox Series X|S)
October 2
- The Grinch: Christmas Adventures – Merry & Mischievous Edition (Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery)
- Galacticon (Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Play Anywhere)
- King of Meat – Standard Edition (Xbox Series X|S)
- Lorn’s Lure (Xbox Series X|S)
- Slide Viking — Xbox Series (Xbox Series X|S)
- XIII A final Game of Tarot (Xbox Series X|S)
October 3
- Car Driving School Simulator (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery)
- Go Fight Fantastic! (Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery)
- Castle Crumble (Xbox Series X|S)
- Judero (Xbox Series X|S)
- Piggly Pagly Boom (Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery)
- Runasaurus Rex: Origins (Xbox Series X|S)
- Stay Still (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere)
NEW TO GAME PASS CORE
Game Pass Core is the evolution of Xbox Live Gold, offering online console multiplayer, a smaller library of over 25 games, and exclusive member deals.
The following games drop on Game Pass Core on October 1.
- Cities: Skylines – Remastered
- Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
LEAVING THE GAME PASS LIBRARY
Here’s what’s due to leave the Game Pass Library on September 30. (Alternatively, you can use your membership discount to save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them longer)
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC)
