Xbox is back with another list of great games coming to Game Pass.
So, if you’ve recently got yourself a new Xbox, or you’re wanting a few more games to play, look no further.
And, as part of your Game Pass subscription, you can download all these games for free.
Depending on what game it is, it’ll be available on consoles, PC, and cloud (with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).
Available; Today
Into the Pit – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Humble Games
Developed by: Nullpointer Games
“Available day one with Xbox Game Pass
A fast-paced retro-FPS rogue-lite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics, you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumours of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, and it’s up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth into the pit”.
Xbox
Outriders
Available on: PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: People Can Fly
“Developed by People Can Fly, veterans of the shooter genre, Outriders presents a journey of survival across a savage planet, which can be tackled in both single-player and one-three player co-op”.
Xbox
Available; Now (as of 21st October)
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Arc System Works
“Unleash the ultimate power from within in Dragon Ball FighterZ! Experience epic fights, destructible stages, and famous events ripped from the Dragon Ball anime. Create your team from a huge cast of your favorite characters and battle it out in epic three on three fights! This is the fighting extravaganza born from what makes the series so loved and famous”.
Xbox
Echo Generation – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Cococucumber
Developed by: Cococucumber
“Available day one with Xbox Game Pass
Spooky mysteries abound as you lead your ragtag gang to take on monsters and mechs to save your hometown. Unlock unique skills for your party through comic books and prepare for active turn-based battles and boss fights that will keep you on your toes! By the developers of Riverbond, dive into another stunning voxel adventure and face off with the extraterrestrials to find the true meaning of home in Echo Generation“.
Xbox
Everspace 2 (Game Preview) – ID@Xbox
Available on: PC
Published by: ROCKFISH Games
Developed by: ROCKFISH Games
“Everspace 2 is a fast-paced, single-player spaceship shooter featuring meaningful exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Follow its predecessor’s events and experience the continuation of a thoughtful sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils!”
Xbox
Available; 28th October
Age of Empires IV
Available on: PC
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: Relic Entertainment
“Available day one with Xbox Game Pass
One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation”.
Xbox
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Microsoft Studios
Developed by: Remedy Entertainment
“In this standalone experience, Alan Wake fights the herald of darkness, the evil Mr Scratch! A thrilling storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower, and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode make this a must for Alan Wake veterans, and the perfect jumping off point for new players!”
Xbox
Backbone – ID@Xbox
Available on: Console
Published by: Raw Fury
Developed by: EggNut
“Raccoon detective Howard Lotor is not a hero. He can barely make rent. And yet he has stumbled across something so massive that it will shake the very fabric of society. Stunning visuals, an evocative soundtrack, and a daring narrative bring a dystopian Vancouver, BC inhabited by animals to life in this highly anticipated, post-noir adventure. Get to it, detective”.
Xbox
Bassmaster Fishing 2022 – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Dovetail Games
Developed by: Dovetail Games
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
Experience the thrill of competitive bass fishing in Bassmaster Fishing 2022! Compete as 10 Elite Series anglers, such as cover star Scott Martin, back-to-back Bassmaster Classic Champion Hank Cherry, or create your own angler to achieve angling immortality by winning the coveted Bassmaster Classic”.
Xbox
Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Digerati
Developed by: Brainwash Gang
“A nihilistic action platformer roguelike. Obscure in both gameplay and theme, Nongunz is a riddle that demands sacrifice. Each run sees you parting from a black and white graveyard into an ever-changing gothic dungeon full of nightmares fleshed out of human viscera. Surviving not only requires skill but style”.
Xbox
The Forgotten City
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Dear Villagers
Developed by: Modern Storyteller
“Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery”.
Xbox
Alas, it’s not all good news. With every game that comes to Game Pass, we must lose some. Think of it as Phil Spencer’s third law of Game Pass motion – every incoming game must force another one off the service. However, it’s not all terrible news, as you’ll still be able to bag these games for yourself with a special 20% discount with your Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Leaving; 31st October
Carto
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Humble Games
Developed by: Sunhead Games
Celeste
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Matt Makes Games
Developed by: Matt Makes Games, Extremely OK Games
Comanche
Leaving: PC
Published by: THQ Nordic
Developed by: Nukklear, Ashborne Games
Eastshade
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Eastshade Studios
Developed by: Eastshade Studios
Five Nights at Freddy’s [the original game, 2, 3, and 4]
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Steel Wool Studios
Developed by: Scott Cawthon
Knights & Bikes
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: Double Fine
Developed by: Foam Sword Games
Unruly Heroes
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Magic Design Games
Developed by: Magic Design Games
So there we have it, a small offering of brand new games to sink your teeth into. Be sure to take full advantage of these whilst they’re available to you for free. Of course, if you’re more interested in games that are free AND you get to keep them forever, we got you covered. Check out our Xbox Games With Gold coverage.
OR, if you’re on PlayStation, we have this month’s PS Plus games.
And, for all of us on Stadia Pro, check out this month’s Pro Games, available with any live Stadia Pro subscription.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.