UPDATED Xbox Game Pass October: 8 more games coming this month


Xbox Game Pass really does keep getting better and better, doesn't it? There's been a few more announcements regarding what's joining Game Pass in October 2021 and we have everything you need to know right here.

Latest - 8 New Games Coming to Game Pass

Today, Xbox has revealed that eight new games are coming to Game Pass before the end of October. Those games are:

  • October 21
    • Dragon Ball FighterZ
    • Echo Generation
    • Everspace 2
  • October 28
    • Age of Empires IV
    • Alan Wake’s American Nightmare
    • Bassmaster Fishing 2022
    • Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
    • The Forgotten City

NEXT UP... There's a lot on offer in October

Back 4 Blood is coming, but there's a lot more to look forward to from Xbox's Game Pass next month. Here's what it's looking like between now and the middle of the month.

Games Being Added

  • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 5th
  • The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 7th
  • Visage (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 7th
  • Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 12th
  • Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PC) - October 12th
  • Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 14th
  • The Riftbreaker (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 14th
  • The Good Life (Cloud, Console, PC) - October 15th

Games Being Removed

  • Gonner2 (Cloud, Console, PC)
  • Heave Ho (PC)
  • Katana Zero (Cloud, Console, PC)
  • Scourgebringer (Cloud, Console, PC)
  • Tales of Vesperia HD (Console, PC)
  • The Swords of Ditto (PC)

All of the games listed above will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 15th.

Marvel's Avengers see out a strong September

Although it's technically arriving one day before October, Avengers is coming to the service on September 30th. Coming with the full game, this gives you the chance to play Kamala Khan's story.

This is sure to give a nice bump to the playerbase too, making a fun multiplayer experience.

A few more

There were a few games we missed last week, some new releases and some more obscure ones.

We're happy to say that the following games are also coming to Game Pass:

  • Moonglow Bay - October 7th - Console and PC
  • Into the Pit - October 19th - Console and PC
  • Bassmaster Fishing 2022 - October 28th - Console and PC

New Games and New Releases!

There are currently only four confirmed titles for October but fear not, it's still early days. The titles that we're aware of are three brand new releases and one addition. Here's what to expect and when;

  • Pheonix Point - 1 October - Console
  • Back 4 Blood - 12 October - Console, PC, and Cloud
  • The Riftbreaker - 14 October - Console and PC
  • Age of Empires 4 - 27 October - PC and Cloud

It's incredible to have a third-party AAA game like Back 4 Blood launch on this service on release day. Age of Empires 4 is also a highly anticipated title and subscribers won't have to pay any extra to enjoy it as all first-party titles go straight into Game Pass.

Games Leaving this month

It's still a bit too early to tell which games are set to leave Game Pass in October. Microsoft will make the first proper batch of announcements towards the end of September.

Night in the Woods Xbox Game Pass
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Night in the Woods is a charming indie game, often considered a must-play

When we get the blog post telling us what other games are set to arrive in October, we'll find out what's going alongside it. We do know that the following games are set to leave on 30 September meaning you only have a few weeks left to play them.

  • Drake Hollow - Cloud, Console, and PC
  • Ikenfell - Cloud, Console, and PC
  • Night in the Woods - Cloud, Console, and PC
  • Kathy Rain - PC
  • Warhammer Vermintide II - Cloud and Console

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