It's Friday, people! Which means we have your last daily fix of the week to share with you all.

First up is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 which is launching into Campaign Early Access at roughly 10am PDT / 6pm BST today. This gives anyone who preordered the digital versions of the FPS early access to its campaign. If you'd like exact details, be sure to check out the MW4 release guide below.

There is one Xbox Game Pass addition today, and it comes in the form of a giant space whale. Beyond These Stars launches onto PC Game Pass, but of course, it's also available to anyone with an Ultimate sub too.

So, here's what launching on Xbox today (October 16):

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) - Campaign Early Access

Campaign drops players into trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim occupied territory. Fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time alongside his squad. Beyond the front lines, operator-turned-outlaw Captain Price is operating outside the system he once served.

Tenebris Somnia (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)

Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award-winning film crew from Argentina

Tales Of Eternia Remastered (Series X|S)

Harnessing the power of elemental spirits known as the Greater Craymels, Reid and his companions embark on an epic journey to save the two realms from catastrophe.

Beyond These Stars (PC) - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC

Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars. Manage intricate supply chains and the needs of your people as you build outposts, meet aliens, and uncover the mysteries of the universe.

Other New Xbox Releases (October 16)

  • Heavy Metal Death Can (October 16): "Heavy Metal Death Can is an unforgiving survival horror experience steeped in deep-sea terror and crushing claustrophobia."
  • Moto X (October 16): "Revive the moto racing spirit with this game, developed in 1994. Compete against motorcycles of 250cc, 550cc, and 750cc in different tracks full of obstacles and the best riders."
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Holiday Play Edition (October 16): "Dash into the enchanting world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and embark on a quest to save Christmas in this magical adventure inspired by the animated classic!"
  • Sproutex (October 16): "Take control of Sproutrex, a small nature-powered mechanical sphere equipped with a propeller, and explore a colorful pixel-art world where plants and machines have grown together."
  • Supercar Collection Simulator (October 16): "Start your own diecast car store and turn a small shop into the place every collector visits."
  • Swarm Me (October 16): "Swarm Me is a top-down survival game where players defeat massive enemy swarms by luring them into traps, hazards, and environmental kills, relying on movement, items, and positioning."

Will you be playing any of these Xbox games today? Talk to us about it down in the comments section.

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