Xbox Game Pass’s second October 2026 wave adds nine games between October 21 and November 3, led by Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Mouthwashing, The Séance of Blake Manor, and four day-one releases. Sandustry is the first addition today, October 21, but it is PC-only and is expanding to Game Pass Premium after already being available through Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The largest single date is October 29, when four games arrive together. Members should also check the departure list: nine games leave on October 31, followed by both versions of Football Manager 26 on November 10.
Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Wave 2 schedule
| Date | Game | Platforms | Eligible plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21 | Sandustry (Game Preview) | PC | Premium; already in Ultimate and PC Game Pass |
| October 22 | Dodo Duckie | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| October 26 | Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| October 27 | The Séance of Blake Manor | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| October 29 | Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| October 29 | Mouthwashing | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| October 29 | Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted | Cloud, console, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| October 29 | Terrible Lizards | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| November 3 | Pit of Goblin | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
The dates, platforms, and membership tiers come from Xbox Wire’s official October 20 announcement. Availability can vary by region, and “coming to Game Pass” does not mean every game belongs to every plan or device.
What joins Game Pass today, October 21?
Sandustry enters Game Pass Premium on PC today. Xbox says it was already available to Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, so this is a plan expansion rather than a completely new Game Pass debut.
Sandustry is a factory-building and mining game set in fully destructible worlds. Players dig for resources, build increasingly complicated production chains, and investigate an ancient civilization. Xbox labels it Game Preview, meaning it remains an in-development release rather than a finished version.
Console-only players should not expect an Xbox Series X|S download from this announcement. Xbox lists Sandustry for PC, with no cloud or console version included in today’s Game Pass addition.
Dodo Duckie arrives October 22
Dodo Duckie is a puzzle-platformer built around shifting instantly between 2D and 3D. The player uses a magical cap to uncover paths, solve puzzles, outmaneuver aliens, and rescue kidnapped chickens.
It arrives October 22 on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. This is the most broadly accessible addition in the first part of the wave because it covers both console and PC while also supporting cloud play through an eligible plan.
Scramble Knights Online launches day one on October 26
Scramble Knights Online enters Game Preview on October 26 and is available on day one through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Xbox lists cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC support.
It is described as an MMO-lite action RPG set in the shared kingdom of Terracott. Players work together on quests and dungeons, defeat monsters, collect loot, then return home to forge equipment for the next expedition.
Premium is not listed for this addition. If Scramble Knights Online is the game you want, check your current plan before launch rather than assuming every console tier receives every day-one release. Our Xbox Game Pass plan comparison explains the broader differences among Ultimate, Premium, and Essential.
The Séance of Blake Manor arrives October 27
The Séance of Blake Manor comes to cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 27 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
This is a supernatural detective mystery set in Ireland in 1897. The investigation centers on a missing woman and a remote hotel filled with secrets and paranormal events. It is the clearest fit in this wave for players who prefer deduction, atmosphere, and narrative exploration over combat-heavy action.
October 29 is the biggest Game Pass day
Four games join on October 29: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
The game retells the Midgar portion of the original Final Fantasy VII with real-time action combined with command-based combat. Intergrade is the expanded version of the remake rather than the 1997 original. It includes additional story material beyond the base Remake release.
For Xbox players who have not started the remake project, this is the wave’s most recognizable addition. It is also a substantial single-player RPG, so members planning to play before another large release should leave enough storage and time rather than treating October 29 as a four-game sampling night.
Mouthwashing
Mouthwashing joins cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
The psychological horror game follows the five stranded crew members of the Tulpar. Xbox’s “handheld” designation indicates a game optimized for handheld play; it does not mean the title is exclusive to an Xbox-branded handheld or included without the appropriate Game Pass access.
Xbox added Mouthwashing to this wave after its October ID@Xbox and IGN showcase announcement. That late addition is why some earlier October lists may not include it.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted comes to cloud, console, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Xbox says EA Play members receive access, bringing back the original lane-defense battle with remastered HD presentation and new levels.
Premium is not named for this entry in Xbox Wire’s plan list. Console members should confirm the game tile and their plan entitlement when it appears.
Terrible Lizards
Terrible Lizards launches day one with Game Pass on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is included with Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The debut title from WDR Studios is a horror parkour game in which movement replaces conventional fighting. Players escape threats through fast traversal rather than standing their ground. Like Scramble Knights Online, it is a day-one addition that Xbox does not list for Premium.
Pit of Goblin closes the wave on November 3
Pit of Goblin arrives November 3 on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
It is an online co-op horror game about goblins scavenging dungeons, avoiding traps and monsters, and feeding a Goblin King-Queen. Players can cooperate with a group or act more selfishly during the run.
Because Xbox describes it as online co-op, the normal account, multiplayer, connection, and service requirements still apply. Game Pass availability supplies an eligible game license; it does not guarantee that every network or cross-platform feature works identically across devices.
The Elder Scrolls Online update launches October 21
Game Pass’s announcement also highlights The Elder Scrolls Online: Season 2 Update — Echoes of Skyrim for October 21. It sends players back to Western Skyrim, adds two solo dungeons, introduces requested gameplay changes, and offers new rewards.
Xbox says the free and premium versions of the Season Two Tamriel Tome remain available until January 27. That update is not counted among the nine newly listed Game Pass games because it is an update to an existing title rather than a separate catalog addition.
New Game Pass benefits
The Finals Welcome Pack is available now to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass members. Xbox lists the following items:
- 500 Multibucks
- A 25% bonus XP boost
- The “Pretty Hostile” weapon skin
- An emote
- A spray
- An outfit
Xbox says the pack is available only while the current season lasts, so interested players should claim it before the seasonal offer changes.
A World of Tanks Modern Armor: XP Stock bundle follows on November 3 for the same four plans. It contains 20 Enhanced Repair Kits, 20 Enhanced Med Kits, and 20 Automatic Fire Suppressors.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 31
The following nine games leave the catalog on October 31:
- Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Dead Static Drive
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Full Throttle Remastered
- Grim Fandango Remastered
- Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Wartales
- Wildgate
Football Manager 26 and Football Manager 26 — Console Edition leave on November 10. The PC version is listed for PC, while the Console Edition currently covers cloud, console, and PC in Xbox’s departure notice.
Downloading a game before its departure does not preserve access after it leaves. You need another active license—typically a purchase—to keep playing. Save data normally remains associated with the player profile, allowing progress to continue if the same compatible edition is purchased later.
What should Game Pass members play first?
Start with anything leaving that you can realistically finish before October 31. The classic LucasArts adventures—Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, and Grim Fandango—are more manageable deadline choices than beginning a long campaign with little time remaining.
Among the new additions, choose by intent:
- Major RPG: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
- Detective mystery: The Séance of Blake Manor
- Psychological horror: Mouthwashing
- Co-op action RPG: Scramble Knights Online
- Factory building: Sandustry
- Family-friendly puzzle platforming: Dodo Duckie
- Horror movement challenge: Terrible Lizards
- Online co-op chaos: Pit of Goblin
- Remastered strategy classic: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
Cloud-supported games can reduce the need to install immediately, but cloud access depends on the eligible plan, supported region, device, and current service conditions. Our Xbox Remote Play versus Cloud Gaming guide explains why streaming from Microsoft’s servers differs from streaming your own console.
The short version
Sandustry expands to Game Pass Premium on PC today, October 21. Dodo Duckie follows October 22, Scramble Knights Online on October 26, and The Séance of Blake Manor on October 27. October 29 brings Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards. Pit of Goblin closes the announced wave on November 3.
Check the plan column before downloading: several day-one releases are limited to Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while other additions also support Premium. If Deep Rock Galactic, Lego Star Wars, Wartales, or one of the six other October departures is already in your backlog, the October 31 deadline deserves attention first.
This article reflects Xbox Wire’s official October 20, 2026 announcement. Dates, plans, catalogs, cloud support, and regional availability can change.
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