Xbox Game Pass October 2026: Battlefield 6 on 13 October in first batch
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026. Battlefield 6 arrives on 13 October, alongside eight other titles.
- Battlefield 6 is the standout addition and is scheduled for 13 October.
- The first wave runs from 8 October through 16 October and includes nine games in total.
What happened
Microsoft unveiled the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October on 7 October 2026. Battlefield 6 is the headline name in the lineup: the shooter is set to arrive on 13 October and is presented in the source as the main attraction of this update.
The first batch includes nine games in total, spread across four release dates. On 8 October, Echo Weaver, Forever Ago and Neon Abyss 2 join the service. Battlefield 6, Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis follow on 13 October, while Bluey’s Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts arrive on 15 October. The wave wraps up on 16 October with Beyond These Stars.
The source also lists the Game Pass tiers for each title. Echo Weaver, Forever Ago and Battlefield 6 are tied to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Neon Abyss 2 is listed for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass. Deep Dish Dungeon, Valor Mortis, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Chained Beasts and Beyond These Stars are also included in the October selection. In addition, the publication notes that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will remain available for subscribers for about another week.
Microsoft is explicitly referring to this as a first batch, so the information provided does not necessarily cover the full October schedule. Based on the source, only the games confirmed through 16 October are known for now, with more announcements potentially coming later in the month.
Timeline
2026-10-07: Microsoft reveals the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026.
2026-10-07: The source says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will remain available on Game Pass for about another week.
2026-10-08: Echo Weaver, Forever Ago and Neon Abyss 2 come to Game Pass.
2026-10-13: Battlefield 6, Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis arrive on Game Pass.
2026-10-15: Bluey’s Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts are added.
2026-10-16: Beyond These Stars becomes available on Game Pass.
Background
Battlefield 6 is the most eye-catching title in this first October lineup. According to the source, the game sold more than 7 million copies in three days at launch and topped the Steam bestseller charts. That makes its 13 October addition the biggest name in the current Game Pass wave.
The list also shows that Microsoft is using multiple subscription tiers side by side. Some games are listed only for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while Neon Abyss 2 is also included with Game Pass Premium. The provided information mentions several platform categories per title, but gives no regional exceptions or extra context.
The mention of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shows that the October update is not only about new arrivals, but also about a title that is about to leave the service. The source does not give an exact end date, only that roughly a week remains.
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Sources
- Eurogamer: Xbox Game Pass lineup October 2026
- Game Rant: Xbox Game Pass New Games October 2026 List