What’s Coming to Xbox Game Pass in Late October and Early November?

Microsoft shared a list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late October and early November as well as the games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass in the near future. If you’re curious about what these games are and where you can play them, or are wondering what games are leaving Game Pass, we’ve got you covered with a quick little breakdown. 

What’s Coming to Xbox Game Pass in Late October and Early November? 

A number of games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in late October and early November as announced today via a post on the Xbox blog. Some of these games will be available on console as well as PC, while others are exclusive to either PC or Android.

Additionally, Microsoft shared information about the games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass in the near future. Before we get to departures, let’s take a quick look at the new arrivals to Xbox Game Pass.

New Arrivals

• Gonner2 – Available now on Console and PC
• Dishonored 2 – Available now on Android
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Available now on Android and Console
• Vambrace: Cold Soul – Available now on Android
• Carto – Available on Console and PC starting October 27
• Day of the Tentacle Remastered – Available on Console and PC starting October 29
• Five Nights at Freddy’s – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting October 29
• Full Throttle Remastered – Available on Console and PC starting October 29
• Grim Fandango Remastered – Available on Console and PC starting October 29
• PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Available on Android starting October 29
• ScourgeBringer – Available on Android starting October 29
• Unruly Heroes – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting October 29
• Celeste – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting November 5
• Comanche – Available on PC starting November 5
• Deep Rock Galactic – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting November 5
• Eastshade – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting November 5
• Knights and Bikes – Available on Console and PC starting November 5
• Ark: Survival Evolved: Explorer’s Edition – Available on Android, Console, and PC starting November 17

As you can see from the list above, there are a number of exciting titles coming to Xbox Game Pass across a multitude of platforms. First, games like Gonner2 and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege are available right now on console.

If you’ve been looking for something to play while waiting for November’s big gaming releases, those two titles are solid options. Meanwhile, a number of must-play indie games are coming to Xbox Game Pass including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Celeste, Knights and Bikes, and Eastshade.

We highly recommend checking out some of these titles, especially games like Celeste and Knights and Bikes. Want to play some of the games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass first? Below, we’ve listed all of the departing Xbox Game Pass games.

Departures (Leaving October 30)

• After Party – Console
• LEGO Star Wars III – Console
• Rise & Shine – Console
• Tacoma – Console, PC
• The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game – Console, PC
• The Red Strings Club – PC

If you’re playing any of these games right now, keep in mind their departure date and be sure to finish them before they’re gone. Of course, if you’re particularly attached to any of them you can always purchase a digital copy and keep the game forever.

Note that Xbox Game Pass members can also save up to 20% when buying these games.

Outside of the arrivals and departures, Microsoft shared info about DLC updates for games like Minecraft Dungeons as well as some new Xbox Game Pass perks and quests. For full descriptions of DLC updates and events, check out the blog post on news.xbox.com. 

Upcoming DLC Updates

• Ark: Fear Evolved 4 Event – October 27 to November 6
• Dead by Daylight: The Eternal Blight Event – October 21 until November 4
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Witches Festival – Now until November 3
• Fallout 76: Fasnacht Parade – October 30 until November 2
• Minecraft Dungeons Apocalypse Plus Difficulty – Update available October 26
• Minecraft Dungeons Spooky Fall Limited Time Event – October 26 until November 3
• Secret Neighbor Halloween Update – Update available October 26
• State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Swine & Bovine Outfit – October 28 until November 24

The events are largely tied to Halloween, though some extend into early November in the event you have plans on October 31. Additionally, there are some interesting updates to sink your teeth into including the update for Minecraft Dungeons that introduces the Apocalypse Plus feature and the Secret Neighbor update. 

Out of everything announced for Xbox Game Pass from new arrivals to DLC updates and events, what are you most excited for? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook and Twitter channels!

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