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The first half of October 2026 brings a heavy focus on action titles to the Xbox Game Pass service. The major highlight is the full release of Gears of War: E-Day, which arrives on October 6 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
This launch includes the complete campaign, Horde mode, and PvP functionality. Battlefield 6 joins the library on October 13, coinciding with the launch of its fifth season. This update introduces new maps set in Las Vegas, including locations like the Zone 51 and various casinos.
Other notable additions include Double Fine's artistic title Keeper on October 2, the cooperative roguelite Neon Abyss 2 on October 8, and the FPS souls-like Valor Mortis on October 13. While the service gains several titles, it will also see significant departures on October 15. The list of games leaving the platform includes A Plague Tale: Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Pacific Drive, and Evil West.
Other titles scheduled for removal include Crime Scene Cleaner, Donut County, Superball, and The Casting of Frank Stone. Additional games arriving throughout the period include Echo Weaver and Forever Ago on October 8, followed by Deep Dish Dungeon on October 13. Later in the month, Bluey's Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts are scheduled for October 15, with Beyond These Stars arriving on PC on October 16.
