Happy spooky season to everyone celebrating! We have a collection of spooky games that you can enjoy while hiding under the covers with Game Pass (or maybe that’s just how I play). And if you want to do something a little less scary, we have a whole list of games for you to start pre-installing, including more day one add-ons like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and more! Let’s get to the games.
Coming soon
South Park: The Broken But Whole World (Cloud, Console and PC) – October 16th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone South Park: The Broken But Whole Worlda sequel to the award-winning 2014 film South Park: The Stick of Truth. In this hilarious and offbeat RPG adventure, players take on the role of the New Kid and join South Park favorites Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Donut County (Cloud, Console and PC) – October 17th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
We’re returning to the Game Pass library! Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you take on the role of an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash and throw them into a hole.
MechWarrior 5: Clans (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – October 17th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available from day one! In MechWarrior 5: ClansPlayers will become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-Mech “Star” squad across various planets and take part in an extensive campaign with addictive gameplay and intricate combat. Armed with customizable BattleMechs featuring cutting-edge technology, players explore a wealth of tactical options and strategic possibilities.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Cloud, Console and PC) – October 25th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available from day one! Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. That is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Developed by the award-winning teams Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is an action thriller with a stunning narrative that is not bound by the rules of engagement. This is quintessential Black Ops in a cinematic single-player campaign, a world-class multiplayer experience and the epic return of turn-based zombies.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Cloud) – October 25th
Game Pass Ultimate
Come to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Game Pass Ultimate! In the direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IICaptain Price and Task Force 141 face the ultimate threat. Ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov expands his influence across the world, ensuring Task Force 141 fights like never before.
Call of Duty: Warzone (Cloud) – October 25th
Game Pass Ultimate
Come to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Game Pass Ultimate! Welcome to Call of Duty: Warzonethe hugely popular free-to-play battle royale experience, which now includes Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.
Ashen (Cloud, Console and PC) – October 29th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Back to the Game Pass library, Ashen is an open-world co-op action RPG about a wanderer looking for a place to call home. As you explore the realm of Ashen, you will occasionally encounter other players in a passive, cooperative open multiplayer world. It’s up to you to decide how to deal with them – fight evil together, invite them into your group, or just ignore them.
Dead Island 2 (PC) – October 31st
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Cloud and Console and now on PC Game Pass! A deadly virus spreads through Los Angeles, turning its residents into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and find out who – or what – you are. Survive, evolve and save the world!
StarCraft: Remastered (PC) – November 5th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Prepare to rediscover a classic. StarCraft: Remastered updates Blizzard Entertainment’s original science fiction real-time strategy game and its acclaimed expansion StarCraft: Brood War from start to finish. Experience the intergalactic battle between Terrans, Protoss and Zerg with improved graphics and audio and the same classic gameplay that made StarCraft a global phenomenon.
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection (PC) – November 5th
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
With millions of players already in the fight, StarCraft II made gaming history. Now it’s your turn to take command and lead massive armies of Terrans, Protoss and Zerg to victory among the stars. Prepare for interstellar war, Commander. You are needed at the front. The StarCraft II: Campaign Collection includes Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the Void and Nova Covert Ops.
DLC/Game Updates
Core Keeper Coming to Xbox One – October 17th
Game Pass members on Xbox One can dive into Core Keeper starting October 17th! Craft, build and explore in a dynamic world. Develop your character, uncover ancient secrets and take part in exciting co-op or competitive games. Accept the challenge and discover the secrets that await you!
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Monster Hunter now: MHN Bundle – Available now
Claim an Ultra Hunting Ticket, 2 Paintballs, 2 Potions, a Magnamalo, and Rajang Crafting Materials for Weapons and Armor. Monster Hunter Now (mobile) is required to use this perk content.
Throne and Freedom: Clay and Mischievous Bundle – Available now
Express yourself with this clay outfit in Xbox colors and a mischievous youngster amitoi to accompany you on your adventures. Base game Throne and freedom included in this benefit.
Free digital comic GONE #1 by Jock from DSTLRY – Available now
On a distant, impoverished planet where resources are scarce, the best place to live has disappeared. Follow Abi’s epic sci-fi journey as she is transported light years into the cosmos. Written and drawn by Jock, from DSTLRY.
Departure on October 31st
The following games will soon be removed from the Game Pass library, so be sure to check back and pick up where you left off. Remember, you can save up to 20% on your purchase with your membership discount to keep the good times rolling!
- Frog Detective: The Whole Mystery (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Headbangers (Cloud, Console and PC)
- It’s a peanut (Cloud, Console and PC)
- The descent of the Lonely Mountain (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Mineko’s night market (Cloud, Console and PC)
We’re excited to see you dive into these games (including those who are watching). Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with cloud gaming in case you missed this announcement yesterday!). We will be back with more games in November and will keep in touch with those on the other side until then Game pass, PC Game PassAnd Xbox. Speak soon!
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