Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Wave 2 Adds Eight New Games

Microsoft has announced the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026, with eight titles arriving between October 21 and November 3.

The biggest additions include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted.

According to Microsoft’s official announcement, the lineup covers Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers, although availability varies by game and subscription tier.

All eight games coming to Xbox Game Pass

Here are the eight games joining the service in the second wave:

• October 21: Sandustry – PC (Premium).
• October 22: Dodo Duckie – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, Premium, PC).
• October 26: Scramble Knights Online – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, PC).
• October 27: The Séance of Blake Manor – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, Premium, PC).
• October 29: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, Premium, PC).
• October 29: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted – Cloud, Console, PC (Ultimate, PC).
• October 29: Terrible Lizards – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, PC).
• November 3: Pit of Goblin – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Ultimate, Premium, PC).

October 29 brings the biggest Game Pass additions

October 29 stands out with three games arriving on the same day, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards.

Several titles will also launch directly into Game Pass, including Scramble Knights Online.

However, subscribers should check their membership tier, as some additions require Ultimate or PC Game Pass rather than Premium.

Meanwhile, eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 31, giving subscribers limited time to play them before their removal.

Beyond the new lineup, Xodus Nexus is bringing Xbox Game Pass to Linux and Steam Deck, expanding access through an unofficial solution.

On the hardware side, AMD has confirmed that FSR 4.1 is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S, bringing improved AI-powered upscaling technology to Microsoft’s consoles.