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12 New Games Coming to Game Pass in October, Including Gears of War: E-Day
The first wave of Xbox Game Pass for October 2026 is out. Gears of War: E-Day is available day one on Ultimate, with Battlefield 6 and Valor Mortis on the way. All dates and platforms here.
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The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for October 2026 has been revealed: Gears of War: E-Day launched on October 6 and is available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, joined by 11 more games. The biggest surprise of the wave is Battlefield 6, joining the subscription catalog on October 13.
Gears of War: E-Day Now on Game Pass
The game launched on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Standard Edition is available from day one for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Players who purchased the Premium Edition enjoyed early access starting October 1. Release time was 15:00 UTC, which is 17:00 CEST in Europe.
There is no PS5 or Switch 2 version. The download size is around 120 GB, so make sure you have enough storage before starting.
October First Wave: All Games and Release Dates
| Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 | Gears of War: E-Day | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Echo Weaver | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Forever Ago | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 8 | Neon Abyss 2 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 13 | Battlefield 6 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 13 | Deep Dish Dungeon | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 13 | Valor Mortis | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 15 | Beyond These Stars | PC Only |
| October 15 | Bluey's Happy Snaps | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 15 | Chained Beasts | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 27 | The Séance of Blake Manor | Console, PC, Cloud |
| October 29 | Terrible Lizards | Console, PC, Cloud |
Most sources indicate these games are included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The lineup for lower tiers may vary, so if you have Premium or Essential, check the game’s page in the Xbox app.
Highlights
- Battlefield 6: Coming to Game Pass on October 13. Some sources say this coincides with the start of Season 5.
- Neon Abyss 2: Had a very positive Early Access period on Steam and is launching version 1.0 across all platforms.
- Echo Weaver: Free demo available on Xbox Store, so you can try before you buy.
A quick tip: With Gears of War: E-Day at 120 GB and Battlefield 6 dropping this week, your storage space might be put to the test this month.
When Is the Next Wave?
Microsoft has only confirmed the first wave so far. The second wave is expected in mid or late October, but there’s no official date yet. For games leaving the service, keep an eye on Xbox’s official announcements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Game Pass?
Yes, it’s available day one for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members starting October 6.
Are these games coming to PS5?
No PS5 version has been announced for Gears of War: E-Day.
Which games are PC only?
Beyond These Stars is launching exclusively on PC.
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