Xbox Game Pass September and October 2026: New Games and Leaving Titles
Microsoft has confirmed an initial lineup of seven games arriving on Xbox Game Pass for October 2026, anchored by the high-profile release of Gears of War: E Day, according to reporting by Pure Xbox. The upcoming month brings a mix of major campaigns and smaller day-one indie titles across Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud platforms, though additional titles are expected to be announced before the month begins.
Gears of War: E Day Leads the October 2026 Lineup
Gears of War: E Day is the largest confirmed release for October 2026, arriving on October 6 for Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud gaming. The campaign takes place 14 years before the events of the original Gears of War, following franchise protagonists Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during the initial Locust invasion and subsequent societal collapse. Built using Unreal Engine 5, the title features a story campaign alongside traditional multiplayer and a redesigned player-versus-environment mode titled Horde Siege.
Day-One Indie Releases and Genre Diversity
Alongside the flagship franchise entry, Microsoft’s early schedule includes multiple smaller day-one additions spanning various genres and platforms. Echo Weaver launches on October 8, introducing a knowledge-based Metroidvania structure built around a time loop where players utilize information gathered from previous attempts to break the cycle.
October 13 features a double release day on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud, bringing Deep Dish Dungeon—a dungeon crawler focused on cooking, crafting, and cooperative multiplayer for up to three users—alongside Valor Mortis, a dark title starring a soldier from Napoleon’s Grande Armée who returns from the dead following a mysterious plague across Europe.
Mid-Month and Late-October Additions
PC Game Pass subscribers receive Beyond These Stars on October 15, according to Pure Xbox. The city-building simulation stands out by placing settlements on the back of Kewa, a giant sentient space whale traveling through the universe while players manage population needs and interact with other species.
The final week of the month introduces two mystery-driven titles on October 27 and October 29 respectively. The Séance of Blake Manor places players in the role of private investigator Declan Ward during an 1897 investigation ahead of an All Hallows’ Eve séance. Terrible Lizards concludes the current October schedule on October 29, set at a roadside dinosaur attraction along Route 66 in New Mexico where staff members have vanished. Both late-month games will be accessible on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud gaming.