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Xbox has 50 games scheduled to arrive from October 26 through October 30, 2026, led by The Séance of Blake Manor, Mouthwashing, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Terrible Lizards and Queen’s Domain. Four games in the week’s lineup are also confirmed for Xbox Game Pass: Scramble Knights Online on October 26, The Séance of Blake Manor on October 27, and Mouthwashing and Terrible Lizards on October 29.
The release list spans Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox on PC, but platform support differs by title. Xbox also warns that dates can change, so use each game’s linked store page to confirm compatibility, regional timing and final pricing before buying.
Xbox games coming October 26–30 at a glance
| Date | Number of listed releases | Notable games |
|---|---|---|
| October 26 | 3 | Scramble Knights Online, Ayasa, PAO PAO |
| October 27 | 9 | The Séance of Blake Manor, Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, Farming Simulator 25 edition |
| October 28 | 9 | Primal Planet, SULFUR, Fallen City Brawl |
| October 29 | 20 | Mouthwashing, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Terrible Lizards, Hunting Simulator 3 |
| October 30 | 9 | Queen’s Domain, Corner Shop: NightShift, The Night of the Exorcism |
October 29 is the busiest day by far, accounting for 20 of the 50 games in Xbox Wire’s schedule.
New Xbox games on October 26
| Game | Confirmed Xbox features | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) | Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere | An MMO-lite co-op adventure built around short quests, shared towns, dungeons, gear and a colorful island kingdom. |
| Ayasa: Shadows of Silence | Check store listing | A wordless dark puzzle adventure told through pantomime, surreal environments and branching choices. |
| PAO PAO (Game Preview) | Check store listing | A cozy town-exploration game with changing seasons, weather, gathering and a day-night cycle. |
Scramble Knights Online is the key October 26 release. Xbox’s separate Game Pass announcement confirms day-one access through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Game Preview label means it is a work in progress that may change during development.
New Xbox games on October 27
| Game | Confirmed Xbox features |
|---|---|
| The Séance of Blake Manor | Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services | Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Bloom Busters | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Cozy Radiation Cleaner | Check store listing |
| Dog Man: Bark in Action | Smart Delivery |
| Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas Edition | Check store listing |
| Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy | Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Sneaky Purr | Xbox Series version |
| Treasure Tiger | Smart Delivery |
The Séance of Blake Manor is the week’s major mystery release. It sends private investigator Declan Ward to a remote Irish hotel in 1897 to investigate a disappearance during preparations for a grand séance. Players question suspects, track evidence and confront characters after building a case. Xbox confirms it for cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass.
Survival-horror players also get Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, the closing chapter of the trilogy. At the opposite end of the mood scale, Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services and Cozy Radiation Cleaner turn cleanup work into low-pressure exploration.
New Xbox games on October 28
| Game | Confirmed Xbox features |
|---|---|
| Fall Adventure | Check store listing |
| Fallen City Brawl | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Gennady | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| House Builder 2 | Check store listing |
| Karate Survivor | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| The Last Case | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Platypus Steps | Xbox Series version |
| Primal Planet | Xbox Play Anywhere |
| SULFUR | Smart Delivery |
October 28 covers several different audiences. Primal Planet combines a pixel-art metroidvania with survival, crafting, dinosaurs and science-fiction elements. SULFUR is a roguelike first-person shooter with weapon modification, looting and cooking. Fallen City Brawl targets players looking for an arcade-style beat ’em up, while Karate Survivor applies a survival-like structure to improvised martial-arts combat.
New Xbox games on October 29
| Game | Confirmed Xbox features |
|---|---|
| Mouthwashing | Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| The Wolf Among Us Remastered | Check store listing |
| Terrible Lizards | Game Pass, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Beyond The Evil | Check store listing |
| Candy Shop Simulator | Check store listing |
| The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Choice of Life: Floors | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Choice of Life: Samosbor | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos | Check store listing |
| Curse of Resthaven | Smart Delivery |
| HELLBOUND INC | Check store listing |
| Hunting Simulator 3 | Check store listing |
| HYPERVIOLENT | Check store listing |
| Joe & Mac Retro Collection | Check store listing |
| Love: Fall in Death | Check store listing |
| My Life: Zoo Vet | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Planted! | Check store listing |
| The Transference | Check store listing |
| Train Yard Builder | Check store listing |
| The Zibbo Show | Xbox Play Anywhere |
Mouthwashing is one of the week’s highest-profile horror arrivals. The first-person psychological horror game follows the trapped crew of a wrecked space freighter. Xbox confirms it for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld-optimized access and PC.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered returns to Fabletown with enhanced visuals and a modernized presentation while preserving Telltale’s noir murder mystery. The official listing describes it as the definitive version of Bigby Wolf’s first investigation, but it does not claim a new story or sequel content.
Terrible Lizards is a day-one Game Pass horror game built around escape and parkour rather than fighting. It launches for cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players who prefer methodical simulation instead have Hunting Simulator 3, while Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos and Joe & Mac Retro Collection cover the retro side of the schedule.
New Xbox games on October 30
| Game | Confirmed Xbox features |
|---|---|
| Queen’s Domain | Check store listing |
| The Abjuration Stand | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Cat Pipes: More Meow | Xbox Series version |
| Corner Shop: NightShift | Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Ex-Master, Zombie | Smart Delivery |
| Love Love Mystery Club | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| The Night of the Exorcism | Smart Delivery |
| Pinballoid Crush | Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere |
| Space Rock Breaker | Smart Delivery |
Queen’s Domain closes the week with a retro-fantasy action RPG. Players explore an interconnected island, search for the protagonist’s father and use a legendary sword to move between platforms. Horror remains prominent through Corner Shop: NightShift, Love Love Mystery Club and The Night of the Exorcism.
Which October 26–30 games are on Xbox Game Pass?
| Game | Date | Confirmed plans and platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) | October 26 | Ultimate and PC Game Pass; cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC |
| The Séance of Blake Manor | October 27 | Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass; cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC |
| Mouthwashing | October 29 | Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld and PC |
| Terrible Lizards | October 29 | Ultimate and PC Game Pass; cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC |
Xbox’s Game Pass announcement also lists Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted for October 29. Those are Game Pass additions that are separate from Xbox Wire’s 50-game “Next Week on Xbox” release count.
Our Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Wave 2 guide covers every addition, eligible plan and the games leaving October 31.
What do Smart Delivery and Xbox Play Anywhere mean?
Smart Delivery means the Xbox ecosystem supplies the appropriate supported version for the console being used. Xbox Play Anywhere is a separate program: an eligible digital purchase can provide access on Xbox console and Windows PC, with supported progress and achievements following the player.
Neither label means Game Pass access. A Play Anywhere game can require a purchase, while a Game Pass title can lack Play Anywhere. Our Xbox Play Anywhere explainer covers store, disc, DLC, simultaneous-use and save limitations.
Five releases worth watching
- The Séance of Blake Manor: a supernatural detective mystery with evidence tracking and suspect interrogation.
- Mouthwashing: psychological science-fiction horror arriving across multiple Game Pass plans.
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered: Telltale’s Fabletown mystery with upgraded presentation.
- Terrible Lizards: a day-one Game Pass horror game centered on movement and escape.
- Primal Planet: a solo-developed metroidvania mixing dinosaurs, crafting, survival and science fiction.
These are editorial watch-list picks based on their stated concepts, platform features and prominence in Xbox’s announcement—not reviews or claims about final quality. New Game Wire has not played these unreleased Xbox versions.
Before you buy
- Open the game’s Xbox Store page and confirm whether it supports your exact console or PC.
- Check whether the listed release is a full launch or Game Preview.
- Do not assume “Xbox Play Anywhere” means the Steam version is included.
- Confirm the required Game Pass plan rather than relying on a generic Game Pass badge.
- Recheck the date near launch because Xbox states that release dates can change.
If you are still choosing hardware, our Xbox Series X versus Series S comparison explains the performance, storage and disc-drive differences that can affect which version you buy.
The bottom line
Xbox’s October 26–30 schedule is unusually crowded: 50 listed releases, 20 of them on October 29. Horror and dark mystery dominate the biggest names, but the week also includes cozy cleaners, simulators, retro collections, arcade brawlers, puzzle games and family releases.
Game Pass subscribers should focus on Scramble Knights Online, The Séance of Blake Manor, Mouthwashing and Terrible Lizards, while checking the precise plan attached to each. Everyone else can use the day-by-day tables above as a release calendar, then confirm final compatibility and pricing through the official store links.
Official Xbox sources
Release dates, feature labels and Game Pass availability were checked against official Xbox announcements on October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and availability can change by region.
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