Another month and another new batch of games to keep forever courtesy of Xbox Games With Gold. Whether you’re new to the service or a returning player, there are plenty of free titles to download and keep forever. The month of October is headlined by Aaero and Hover on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
Meanwhile, this month’s “classic collection” includes Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.
These will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and/or Xbox 360. Games With Gold is included as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Each of October’s games availability will be staggered across the month. Here is this month’s schedule;
- Aaero (£7.19/$14.99) – Available 1st-31st October
- Hover (£19.99/$24.99) – Available 16th October – 15th November
- Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (£9.99/$14.99) – Available 1st-15th October
- Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (£14.99/$19.99) – Available 16th-31st October
Aaero
Published by: Mad Fellows
Developed by: Mad Fellows
“Speed through stunning environments, tracing ribbons of light and fighting epic boss battles, all to an incredibly licensed soundtrack. Featuring music from Noisia, Flux Pavilion, Katy B, The Prototypes, Neosignal, and more, feel the groove and release the energy that lives in the music”.
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Hover: Revolt of Gamers
Published by: Dear Villagers
Developed by: Fusty Game, Midgar Studio
“In a futuristic 3D open world, join a group of young rebels, the Gamers, and fight against oppressing laws while performing incredible tricks and combos. Equipped with high-tech gear allowing for amazing jumps and speed, help the citizenry, and find a way to reach the Orbital Station”.
Xbox
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
Published by: Konami
Developed by: Konami
“Step into the shadows of the hell house to vanquish your old-nemesis, Dracula. With six-player co-op, select your fan favourite vampire hunters from across the entire series to return Dracula to his eternal slumber”.
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Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom
“Set three months after the destruction of Racoon City, help Claire Redfield travel to Europe to search for her missing brother, Chris. Infiltrate the Paris laboratory of the Umbrella Corporation and survive the zombie horde that awaits”.
Xbox
And there we have it; The line-up for October’s Games with Gold, on Xbox. As you can see, there’s the usual mix of games to choose from. Be sure to take advantage of an active Live Gold account and bag yourself four, free games. And, if you have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account, you get Gold included in the price.
If you, instead, fancy getting some free PlayStation games, we have you covered. And, check back for October’s Stadia Pro games, free for anyone with an active Stadia Pro subscription.
What do you think of October’s selection? Any there that you know you’ll be grabbing? Why not sound off in the comments below.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.