We've made a habit of casting our gaze ahead and sharing with you an early look at what's in store for October 2026's Xbox Game Pass lineup. So far, we know of seven games scheduled to arrive in a few weeks' time.

The biggest is without a doubt Gears of War: E-Day, but there's plenty of other juicy additions in Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis. Of course, expect to see plenty more games added to October's offering over the coming weeks.

September has been fairly quiet so far, but will pick up soon with Dune: Awakening, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and Minecraft Dungeons 2 still on the way.

So, without any further ado, here's what's confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in October 2026 so far:

Gears of War: E-Day - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 6)

Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.

Echo Weaver - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 8)

Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based Metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.

Deep Dish Dungeon - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 13)

Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon crawler and exploration game that rewards curiosity and resourcefulness. In an atmospheric environment, explore corridors, rooms and passageways solo or with up to two friends, and gather resources to improve your camping site. Craft tools and cook nourishing meals to bolster strength throughout the journey, and unravel the enigma that lies within the shadows.

Valor Mortis - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 13)

You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon.
You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins.

Beyond These Stars - PC (October 15)

Recovering from uncertain times, your Peeps find themselves on the back of Kewa - a lonely Space Whale journeying across the universe. Building a city on the back of a sentient creature comes with its own set of challenges, but as you build your relationship and travel across the galaxy, you'll come across great opportunities for exploration and stable expansion. Meet other species, pursue the needs and wants of your Peeps, and seek the truth about their ancestors and the Space Whales alike.

The Séance of Blake Manor - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 27)

It is October 28th, 1897, and Private Investigator Declan Ward arrives at Blake Manor to find a missing woman. What he finds is the Grand Séance and a group of mystics who have gathered from all corners of the world – waiting for All Hallow’s Eve, the night when the veil between worlds is thinnest. The night to tear down the barrier and speak to the dead.

Terrible Lizards - Series X|S, PC, Cloud (October 29)

Something is very wrong at Dalton’s Dinos, the once must-see Route 66 roadside attraction baking under the New Mexico sun. The staff have vanished, but a mysterious voice on the telephone you find in the attraction begs you for help to find a missing child.

Which of these confirmed XGP titles for October are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments!