> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.brightpixel.work/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play Right Now (October 2026) - URL: https://blog.brightpixel.work/best-xbox-game-pass-games/ - Published: 2026-10-09T22:33:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-09T23:01:55.000Z - Description: From Gears of War: E-Day to hidden indie gems, these are the best games on Xbox Game Pass right now — plus what's arriving and what's about to leave. - Author: BrightPixel - Tags: Games, Xbox, Game Pass, Guides Game Pass has hundreds of games, which is great — until you spend more time scrolling than playing. To save you the search, here are the games most worth your time right now, from brand-new blockbusters to smaller gems you may have missed. 🎮 ****Short on time?** Start with **Gears of War: E-Day** if you want the month's biggest new game, **Battlefield 6** (from October 13) for multiplayer, and **Nine Sols** or **Keeper** if you want something different. Check the "Leaving soon" list before it's too late. ## New and hot this month ### 1\. Gears of War: E-Day The month's headline release arrived on Game Pass on day one. It's a prequel set on the first night of the Locust invasion, with critics praising its combat and darker tone. [Read our review roundup.](https://blog.brightpixel.work/gears-of-war-e-day-reviews-roundup/) ![Gears of War: E-Day key art with soldiers fighting in a burning city](https://blog.brightpixel.work/content/images/2026/10/news-gears-keyart.jpg) Gears of War: E-Day is on Game Pass from day one. Image: Xbox ### 2\. Battlefield 6 (from October 13) The best-selling game of 2025 joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 13, just as Season 5 brings new Las Vegas maps. If you want large-scale multiplayer battles, this is the one. [Here's everything subscribers get.](https://blog.brightpixel.work/battlefield-6-game-pass-season-5/) ### 3\. Valor Mortis (from October 13) A first-person soulslike — the tough, deliberate style of combat made famous by Dark Souls — arriving on Game Pass on its launch day. Early previews say it brings something genuinely fresh to the genre. ### 4\. Echo Abyss A time-loop metroidvania that's earning strong praise. If you enjoy exploring a map that slowly opens up as you gain new abilities, add it to your list. ### 5\. Forever Ago (from October 8) One of the newest arrivals, available with Xbox Play Anywhere, so you can play on both console and PC. ![Forever Ago key art showing a camper van and a campfire in a forest at dusk](https://blog.brightpixel.work/content/images/2026/10/news-forever-ago.jpg) Forever Ago is one of October's new arrivals. Image: Xbox ## Great games you may have missed ### 6\. Nine Sols A beautifully hand-drawn action game with demanding, parry-focused combat inspired by Sekiro. One of the best metroidvanias of recent years. ### 7\. Keeper From Double Fine, the studio behind Psychonauts, Keeper is an unusual and artistic adventure with a heartfelt story. Perfect if you want something unlike anything else on the service. ### 8\. Call of the Elder Gods A Lovecraftian puzzle adventure and the sequel to Call of the Sea. At around six to eight hours, it's ideal for a weekend. ### 9\. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Still one of the best kart racers around — great for quick sessions and even better with friends on the couch. ## Leaving soon: play these now Several big games are listed to leave Game Pass in early October, including **Pacific Drive**, **A Plague Tale: Requiem** and **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33**. If they're still in your library, now is the time — and remember that Game Pass members usually get a discount if they want to buy a game before it leaves. ## Tips to get more from Game Pass - **Check your plan:** some games are only on certain tiers. Battlefield 6, for example, comes to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. - **Use cloud gaming:** with Ultimate, you can try many games instantly without waiting for a download. - **Look for Play Anywhere:** these games let you continue the same save on Xbox and PC. **What are you playing on Game Pass right now? Share your hidden gems with us.** ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best new game on Xbox Game Pass right now? Gears of War: E-Day, which launched on Game Pass on day one in October 2026 and has a Metacritic score of around 87–88. ### When does Battlefield 6 come to Game Pass? Battlefield 6 joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 13, 2026. ### Which games are leaving Game Pass soon? Pacific Drive, A Plague Tale: Requiem and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 were listed to leave Game Pass in early October 2026\. Check the Game Pass app for current dates. --- *Sources:* [*Xbox Wire*](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/07/xbox-game-pass-october-2026-wave-1/?ref=blog.brightpixel.work)*,* [*GameSpot*](https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-xbox-game-pass-games/2900-4001/?ref=blog.brightpixel.work)*,* [*TrueAchievements*](https://www.trueachievements.com/news/xbox-game-pass-highlights-october-2026?ref=blog.brightpixel.work)*,* [*Pure Xbox*](https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/these-nine-games-are-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-including-battlefield-6-october-8-16?ref=blog.brightpixel.work)*. Images: Xbox.*