Game Pass is losing a big batch of games today, and the October lineup is not all on the same tier.
This guide covers the Xbox Game Pass October 2026 wave 1 lineup, which games leave on October 15, and which membership tier each new game needs. Microsoft has also said more titles are coming in the second half of the month.
Checked on October 15, 2026 against Xbox’s October 7 announcement as reported by Pure Xbox, NME and others. We could not open Xbox Wire’s page directly, so tier and date details come from those reports. We have not played these games.
Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Wave 1: Every Game
These are the arrivals from October 8 to 16, according to Pure Xbox:
| Date | Game | Tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Echo Weaver | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 8 | Forever Ago | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 8 | Neon Abyss 2 | Ultimate, PC, Premium |
| Oct 13 | Battlefield 6 | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 13 | Deep Dish Dungeon | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 13 | Valor Mortis | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 15 | Bluey’s Happy Snaps | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 15 | Chained Beasts | Ultimate, PC |
| Oct 16 | Beyond These Stars | Ultimate, PC (PC only) |
Earlier in the month, NME also lists Gears of War: E-Day, Keeper and Minecraft Dungeons 2 as available now. Keeper is listed for Premium, Ultimate and PC, while Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 are listed for Ultimate and PC. If E-Day is giving you trouble, our Gears of War: E-Day login errors guide covers the fixes.
The takeaway: only one of the new arrivals, Neon Abyss 2, is listed for Premium, so the rest need Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
Games Leaving Game Pass in October 2026 (October 15 Wave)
The original announcement listed nine departures, but a later update cut the count to eight, according to WindowsForum, which says Superball is an expiring member perk, not a library game. The eight departing games it lists are:
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Crime Scene Cleaner
- Donut County
- Evil West
- Nova Roma (Game Preview, PC only)
- Pacific Drive
- The Casting of Frank Stone
Some headlines still say nine, so do not be thrown if you see both numbers. We could not find an exact removal hour, so finish anything you care about before the end of October 15.
Should You Buy a Game Before It Leaves?
WindowsForum cites a report that Game Pass members get discounts of at least 20% on the departing games in the Xbox Store. That is a single-outlet claim, and prices vary by region, so check the price on your own account before you buy. The same report says PC players who buy a game they already installed through Game Pass avoid a re-download, and that saves and achievements stay linked.
A simple rule: if you are not finished and you want to keep playing, check the discounted price. If you were only sampling, let it go and move on to something new.
Which Tier Do You Need?
| If you have… | You get from wave 1 |
|---|---|
| Premium | Neon Abyss 2 (listed as the only new arrival), plus Keeper per NME |
| Ultimate | The full list above, including Battlefield 6 |
| PC Game Pass | The same list, including Beyond These Stars |
WindowsForum adds that Battlefield 6 is not on Premium or Essential, and that its EA Play extras, such as the Deployment Pack and 10% off EA digital purchases, apply to Ultimate only. Battlefield 6 is also not a new release. It launched in October 2025 and is joining the library now.
The Game Pass Date Mix-Up
One write-up lists Battlefield 6 under October 8. Xbox’s announcement as reported by several outlets gives October 13, so the earlier date looks like a formatting error. Always check the date in the Game Pass app before you plan around a game.
What About Modern Warfare 4?
If you are wondering whether the next big shooter will join the service, GameSpot says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is not on Game Pass at launch. Our Modern Warfare 4 early access guide has the dates and who qualifies.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the last hour. No exact removal time was published.
- Assuming every game is on every tier. Most of wave 1 needs Ultimate or PC.
- Trusting the “nine games” headline. The count was revised to eight.
- Buying without checking the price. Discounts were reported by one outlet and vary.
- Expecting this to be the whole month. A second wave is coming.
FAQ
Is Battlefield 6 on Game Pass?
Yes, from October 13, on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Which games leave Game Pass on October 15?
Eight, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pacific Drive.
Is Valor Mortis on Game Pass?
Yes, it joined on October 13 on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on Game Pass?
GameSpot says it is not available on Game Pass at launch.
Final Thoughts
Wave 1 is strong if you have Ultimate or PC Game Pass, and thinner on Premium. Finish what you are playing today, then check the app for wave 2. More launches and fixes are in our game guides.
Also on subscriptions: see the PS Plus November 2026 free games and leaving list, and what is confirmed about a GTA 6 PC release.
Sources: Pure Xbox, NME, WindowsForum, GameSpot, Xbox Wire announcement.
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