Whether you are gearing up for all-out military warfare on a massive scale, facing off against terrifying undead forces in a dark historical nightmare, or embarking on an emotional, reflective story of discovery, Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 for October 2026 brings an exciting new round of titles to play solo or with friends. And many of the titles are day one releases onto Game Pass! Leading the charge, Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Forever Ago are ready for players to jump straight into the action. But as all these new games arrive, we do have to say goodbye to some big games. Let’s get to it!
Echo Weaver – October 8
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Time is your greatest resource, and secrets are your only upgrades. Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
Forever Ago – October 8
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption. In this single-player road trip adventure, you’ll travel to beautiful places, capture memories with your camera, meet interesting characters, and even make some new friends.
Neon Abyss 2 – October 8
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
A love letter to roguelike action platformers, Neon Abyss 2 thrusts you into a pixelated cyberpunk world where ancient and modern gods rule. Struck down in New Athens, battle through The Abyss to claim revenge. Death comes easily, survival is punishment, and every defeat demands one more run.
Battlefield 6 – October 13
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Jump into the definitive Battlefield experience with all-out warfare, fast-paced close-quarters combat, and tactical destruction in Battlefield 6. EA Play members can unlock the EA Play Deployment Pack, claim the Season 5 EA Play Pack, and earn recurring seasonal rewards. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get EA Play included, plus 10% off eligible EA digital purchases
Deep Dish Dungeon – October 13
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Deep Dish Dungeon is a survival exploration game where you navigate through a puzzly hand-crafted dungeon, with metroidvania and crafting elements. Unravel the enigmas of the dungeon’s depths solo or online co-op multiplayer.
Valor Mortis – October 13
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity
Bluey’s Happy Snaps – October 15
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Explore Bluey’s world like never before! Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for real life.
Chained Beasts – October 15
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Chained Beasts is a 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. Fight chaotic battles chained to your friends. Use your chains or the arena to beat up foes in creative ways and win over the bloodthirsty crowd. Endure physical and mental injuries to defeat fearsome bosses and survive the day.
Beyond These Stars – October 16
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: PC
Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars. Manage intricate supply chains and the needs of your people as you build outposts, meet aliens, and uncover the mysteries of the universe.
Games Leaving October 15
- A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Crime Scene Cleaner (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Nova Roma (Game Preview) (PC)
- Pacific Drive (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Superball (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Casting of Frank Stone (Cloud, Console, and PC)
While it’s always disappointing to see games leaving the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Cloud Gaming library, it’s important to remember that new titles are regularly added to the service. Players can look forward to the arrival of exciting new games in the near future.
Players can also save up to 20% with your membership discount to keep these games in your library! And don’t forget that a lot of the titles leaving Game Pass Ultimate do make their way into the “Stream Your Own Game” library.
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