Xbox Game Pass October 2023: All New Free Games Announced

There will be some awesome new games coming to the Xbox Game Pass in October, adding to the already huge library of older and newer Xbox games in the subscription. The Xbox Game Pass includes indie games, popular AAA titles, and even some very exciting day one releases.

In October, we will be getting at least five more games to basically play for free. Here are all upcoming Game Pass releases that we know of:

Xbox Game Pass in October 2023: New Games

As an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you will get access to the following new games in October.

Below, you can find a release date and explanation for each game.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

(Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S)

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming to Xbox Game Pass in early October.After its release in November 2022, Darktide received many positive reviews due to its addictive gameplay. Almost one year later, it will come to Game Pass for anyone who missed it after release.

Here is the trailer:

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 4.

Forza Motorsport

(Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S)

Most people are particularly hyped about Forza, coming to Game Pass. The 2023 released version of this racing series features a new multiplayer mode, to compete against your friends online. And the fact that it's coming to Game Pass makes it an even better choice for a night of gaming with your mates.

Here is the trailer:

Forza Motorsport will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 10.

From Space

(Cloud, PC and Console)

From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for a group up to four players. In a post-apocalyptic world, you need to team up with your friends and free the earth from an alien infestation.

Here is the trailer:

From Space will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 12.

Like A Dragon: Ishin!

(Cloud, PC and Console)

In Like a Dragon: Ishin you take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma, as he ventures to Kyoto to find his father's killer and clear his name, as he's framed to have murdered him. In doing so, you'll witness some historical accurate events mixed up with a fictional adventure, as you end the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan.

Here is the trailer:

Like a Dragon: Ishin will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 17.

Cities: Skylines 2

(PC)

The upcoming Cities: Skylines sequel will be released on October 24 and will also be available for free to anyone with the Game Pass subscription.

Here is the trailer:

Cities: Skylines 2 will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 24.

Mineko’s Night Market

(Cloud, Console, PC)

Mineko's Night Market is a cute little indie adventure game, that celebrates Japanese culture while telling a heartwarming story about friendship, tradition, and many, many cats.

Here is the trailer:

Mineko's Night Market will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 26

Jusant

(PC)

In this upcoming action-puzzle game, you will climb an unimaginably high tower in the company of an adorable-looking aquatic creature. It will be released at the end of October.

Here is the gameplay trailer:

Jusant will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on October 31

Xbox Game Pass: Explanation And Pricing

Xbox Game Pass is like having a magical library of games at your fingertips. It's a subscription service that lets you play a huge collection of awesome games for a monthly fee. It's like having your own personal collection of games without having to buy each one individually.

New games are added to the library all the time, so there's always something fresh and exciting to play. Thanks to cloud gaming technology, you can play many games instantly rather than having to download them.

In the US, an Xbox Game Pass subscription costs you $9.99 per month, whilst the Ultimate Version (which includes EA Play) costs $14.99. Microsoft recently announced an upcoming price increase for both models.