Xbox Game Pass Unveils Six Blockbusters for October 2025

Microsoft has confirmed that six major titles are joining Xbox Game Pass in October, with releases spanning action-adventure, roguelite and RPG genres on both console and PC platforms. Subscribers can look forward to new day-one arrivals and high-profile sequels throughout the month.

The robust October lineup underscores Xbox Game Pass’s commitment to delivering diverse, first-party and third-party experiences at launch, bolstering its value proposition and keeping members engaged ahead of the holiday season.

Day-One Deliveries and Sequels

Ball x Pit - October 15 A brick-breaking, ball-fusing roguelite that combines base building with survival mechanics, Ball x Pit lets players fortify their homestead and recruit heroes as they battle hordes with ricocheting balls.

Keeper - October 17 From Double Fine Productions, Keeper tells a wordless tale of a forgotten lighthouse and its adventurous seabird companion, blending narrative charm with minimalist puzzle-platforming.

Ninja Gaiden 4 - October 21 The definitive ninja action-adventure saga returns in Ninja Gaiden 4, featuring high-octane combat and cutting-edge visuals as players step back into the shadows to forge a new legend.

Bounty Star - October 23 Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem delivers mech combat fused with farming and base-building mechanics. Subscribers can pilot customizable mechs and cultivate red-expanse homesteads on day one.

Moonlighter 2 - October 23 (PC only) The sequel Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault continues the dual life of shopkeeper and dungeon-delving merchant, expanding its shop-management systems and vibrant loot-driven combat.

The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29 Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds 2 drops on Game Pass as a major sequel, promising a fresh interplanetary narrative, expanded party dynamics, and deeper RPG mechanics.

What’s Next for Subscribers

With six confirmed titles arriving across Xbox Series X|S and PC Game Pass, October marks one of the service’s most stacked months of the year. Following this slate, Microsoft has also teased upcoming additions - including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in November - ensuring that Game Pass continues to drive subscriber retention and attract new members into the holiday shopping window.