[Game Pass] “Battlefield 6” and new first-person Souls-like “Valor Mortis” among 9 titles—lineup revealed through mid-October 2026

Microsoft has announced the titles scheduled to be added to its "Xbox Game Pass" and "PC Game Pass" subscription services—which offer unlimited access to hundreds of eligible games—from October 8 to October 16, 2026, for international markets.

7 New Titles + 2 Others

The following seven new titles are scheduled to be available from day one:

• Time-loop Metroidvania “Echo Weaver”

• Road Trip Adventure ‘Forever Ago’

• Co-op dungeon-crawling survival game *Deep Dish Dungeon*

• First-Person Soulslike: “Valor Mortis”

• Photography Adventure: *Bluey’s Happy Snaps*

• Co-op Gladiator Roguelike: “Chained Beasts”

• SF City-Building Sim Where You Build a City on the Back of a Space Whale: “Beyond These Stars”

In addition, the lineup includes a total of nine titles, including *Battlefield 6*, which will be added via EA Play, and *Neon Abyss 2*, which is set for official release.

New Metroidvania ‘Echo Weaver,’ where you use knowledge to break free from a time loop

Starting October 8, the Metroidvania game “Echo Weaver”—in which you use your knowledge to unravel a time loop—is set to launch. As the final “Weaver,” you’ll aim to escape the loop by exploiting a phenomenon that distorts time.

As this is a new title launching on day one, it will be available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Supported platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and the cloud.

Time is your greatest resource. And secrets are the only way to strengthen yourself. This knowledge-based Metroidvania game challenges you to conquer a time loop that gradually unfolds. Become the Last Weaver, harness the anomalies that distort time, and use your knowledge to break free from the loop. Explore the world that remains, unravel its mysteries, and conquer the loop.

“Forever Ago,” a new road trip adventure game depicting an elderly man’s journey of atonement

Also launching on October 8 is “Forever Ago,” a single-player road trip adventure from Annapurna Interactive. The game follows Alfred, an elderly man traveling north in the wake of a tragic event, as he captures the scenery with his camera and interacts with the people he meets along the way.

As this is a new release available from day one, it will be available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Supported platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and the cloud.

Faced with a tragic turning point in his life, Alfred sets out on a journey of atonement heading north. In this single-player road trip adventure game, you’ll visit numerous scenic spots, capture memories with your camera, and make new friends through fascinating encounters.

Is a “QR code” standing in the old man’s way? The modest happiness depicted in “Forever Ago,” a road trip adventure game about traveling in old age | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

This is a game with a serene atmosphere where you take photos of beautiful scenery and interact with people you meet along the way.

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“Deep Dish Dungeon,” a New Cooperative Exploration Survival Game Where Players Gather Around a Hot Pot in a Dungeon

Starting October 13, the survival exploration game “Deep Dish Dungeon” is set to launch. In this title, players explore handcrafted dungeons with puzzle elements and set up camp by cooking and crafting. It features Metroidvania-style elements and supports both solo and online co-op play.

As this is a new release available from day one, it will be available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Supported platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud.

A survival exploration game that blends Metroidvania and crafting elements, where you adventure through puzzle-filled dungeons designed by the developers. Unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the dungeons through solo or online co-op play.

Dive into the labyrinth and warm up with friends around a pot—‘Deep Dish Dungeon,’ a dungeon-crawling game supporting co-op for up to three players, is set for release on October 13. Game Pass-compatible and featured at TGS 2026 | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

“Deep Dish Dungeon,” a cooking-centric dungeon-crawling game for up to three players that blends Metroidvania and crafting elements, will launch on October 13 with Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass.

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"Valor Mortis," a New First-Person Souls-like Game from the Developers of "Ghostrunner"

Also set to launch on October 13 is *Valor Mortis*, a first-person Souls-like action game from One More Level, the studio known for *Ghostrunner*.As a soldier in Napoleon’s army, you’ll be resurrected from the brink of death and wield supernatural powers to battle terrifying monsters while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens humanity.

As this is a new title launching on day one, it will be available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud.

“Valor Mortis” is a first-person, single-player Souls-like action game from the creators of “Ghostrunner.” You play as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army who has been resurrected from the dead. Use your supernatural abilities to battle terrifying monsters and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.

First-person "Souls-like" game "Valor Mortis," releasing October 13, announced a discounted price due to heavy competition this fall—free updates planned after launch | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

Also scheduled for simultaneous release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in Japan.

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New Game “Bluey’s Happy Snaps” Lets You Capture the Anime World in Photos

Starting October 15, the adventure game “Bluey’s Happy Snaps” is set to launch, allowing players to visit familiar locations from the “Bluey” anime and capture memories in photos alongside Bluey and Bingo. The game supports both single-player and local two-player modes.

As this is a new title launching on the first day of release, it is available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Supported platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the cloud.

Play and explore with Bluey and Bingo while snapping photos of your memories! Set off on an adventure to enjoy taking photos at familiar locations from the animated series! Whether playing solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australia’s great outdoors and transform in-game scenes into real-world adventures.

“Chained Beasts,” a New Cooperative Gladiator Roguelike Where You Fight While Chained to a Partner

Scheduled for release on October 15, “Chained Beasts” is a cooperative gladiator roguelike for 1–4 players where you take on the arena while chained to your allies.Use the chains and the arena itself to defeat enemies and thrill the bloodthirsty crowd, all while enduring physical and mental wounds to take down powerful bosses.

As this is a new release available from day one, it will be available via the Ultimate plan and PC Game Pass. Supported platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud gaming.

“Chained Beasts” is a gladiator-themed roguelike game supporting cooperative play for 1 to 4 players.Chain yourself to your allies and fight together in the chaos of battle. Make full use of the chains and arena mechanisms to defeat enemies in creative ways and win the cheers of the bloodthirsty crowd. Endure physical and mental wounds, defeat powerful bosses, and survive.

*Beyond These Stars*, a new sci-fi city-building sim where you build a city on the back of a space whale

Starting October 16, *Beyond These Stars*, a sci-fi city-building sim where you build a city on the back of a giant space whale and travel among the stars while living in symbiosis with it, is set to launch.While managing complex supply chains and the needs of your residents, you’ll uncover the mysteries of the universe by building outposts and encountering aliens.

As this is a new release available from day one, it is available on the Ultimate plan and PC Game Pass. It is available exclusively on PC.

Travel among the stars, build a city on the back of a space whale, and learn the path to coexistence. Manage complex supply chains, build outposts to meet the people’s needs, encounter aliens, and even unravel the mysteries of the universe.

Build a city on the back of a whale while keeping it happy! A simulation game set in the gentle world of *Beyond These Stars* [Play Report & Interview] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

From Wednesday, August 26, to Sunday, August 30, 2026, “gamescom,” the world’s largest gaming event, was held in Cologne, Germany.

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“Battlefield 6” Arrives via EA Play

Starting October 13, *Battlefield 6*, which was released in October 2025, will be added to the EA Play catalog.

It will be available on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans, and on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and via the cloud.EA Play members will have access to the “EA Play Deployment Pack,” the Season 5 “EA Play Pack,” and ongoing seasonal rewards. Ultimate subscribers will receive EA Play benefits plus a 10% discount on eligible EA digital products.

Game*Spark Review: *Battlefield 6*—The Unchanging “BF” Essence Is Both a Strength and a Weakness | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

The ‘BF’ we’ve been waiting for is back…! Reflecting on the C4 Drone.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2025/10/10/158237.htmlRead more »

'Neon Abyss 2' is set for official release and will support the Premium plan

Starting October 8, the roguelike action game “Neon Abyss 2”—set in a pixel-art cyberpunk world ruled by gods of past and present—is scheduled to launch. Following its Early Access period on PC, the game will receive its official release and console versions on the same day.

Supported plans include Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. Available platforms are PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud.

A true love letter to the roguelike action platformer genre, *Neon Abyss 2* tells a story of revenge.Players slain in New Athens will learn that dying is easy—the true punishment is surviving. As players step into “The Abyss,” a cyberpunk and mythological world rendered in pixel art, their wrath will eventually turn against the old and new gods who rule this realm.

Accompanied by a massive flock of eggs, deep into the depths of the Abyss… Playtest Report for “Neon Abyss 2,” the Sequel to the Popular Cyber-Chaos 2D Roguelike Action Game | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

Hatchmon, you’re the one!

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"Shape of Dreams" is now available as a back catalog title

As a title that wasn’t included in the previous support list announcement, the top-down roguelike action game *Shape of Dreams* is now available on all plans, including the Premium plan. It supports co-op play for up to four players and has received additional content via the 1st Anniversary Update, “The Starless Path.”

Will MOBA-style controls expand the roguelike action fanbase!? Early Play Report on *Shape of Dreams*, Whose Demo Has Been “Overwhelmingly Well-Received” | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

This is a well-crafted title that combines solid development with mechanics that effectively highlight its unique elements.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2025/09/10/157036.htmlRead more »

In-Game Bonus for All Plans: “Asphalt Legends”

Starting today, October 8, the arcade-style racing game *Asphalt Legends* is distributing in-game rewards to subscribers of all plans—including the Essential plan—consisting of the “Ford GT MKII” vehicle, 250 tokens, and 250,000 credits.

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