Microsoft Announces Nine October Game Pass Additions

Microsoft announced nine games for the first October 2026 wave of Xbox Game Pass, with arrivals scheduled from October 8 through October 16. The lineup spans several subscription tiers, and nine other games are scheduled to leave the service on October 15, according to Microsoft’s announcement. The new titles are Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2, Battlefield 6, Deep Dish Dungeon, Valor Mortis, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Chained Beasts and Beyond These Stars. Their scheduled release dates are October 8, 13, 15 and 16. The announcement lists Neon Abyss 2 as the only new title in this wave available through Game Pass Premium; the other titles are listed for Ultimate and/or PC Game Pass. Battlefield 6 is scheduled to become available October 13 through EA Play for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other scheduled October 13 additions are Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis. Echo Weaver, Forever Ago and Neon Abyss 2 are listed for October 8, while Bluey’s Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts are set for October 15. Beyond These Stars is listed for October 16.