Microsoft announced a major update to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service on October 2, 2026. The update confirms that eight titles will leave the library on October 15, while five new games join the platform throughout the month.
Subscribers stand to gain fresh additions starting with major releases early in the month. The rollout begins with Gears of War: E-Day on October 6. Additional arrivals include Echo Weaver and Neon Abyss 2 on October 8, followed by Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis on October 13.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Additions for October 2026
The October lineup features a mix of high-profile blockbusters and indie titles available across console, PC, and cloud platforms depending on subscription tiers. The confirmed schedule includes:
- Gears of War: E-Day – October 6, 2026
- Echo Weaver – October 8, 2026
- Neon Abyss 2 – October 8, 2026
- Deep Dish Dungeon – October 13, 2026
- Valor Mortis – October 13, 2026
Eight Titles Leaving Game Pass on October 15
As new games enter the rotating service, several titles are scheduled for removal. The departures on October 15 cover a wide range of genres across console, PC, and cloud platforms.
The complete list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass includes:
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Crime Scene Cleaner
- Donut County
- Evil West
- Pacific Drive
- The Casting of Frank Stone
Subscribers wishing to continue playing these departing titles can purchase them at a discount using their Game Pass member discount before they rotate out of the catalog.
