In October 2025, eight new games will be available on Xbox Game Pass the moment they are released. Many gamers subscribe to Xbox Game Pass specifically for these day-one releases. If you play enough of these games that you would have otherwise bought separately, the subscription can effectively pay for itself. However, these day-one games are usually only available on the two higher tiers of the Xbox Game Pass service.
If you want to play new games the day they’re added to Xbox Game Pass, you’ll need either the Ultimate tier or PC Game Pass. While new releases occasionally appear on the standard Xbox Game Pass, those subscribers usually have to wait longer. For the best value, the Ultimate tier or PC Game Pass is the way to go.
Currently, eight games are confirmed to be launching on Xbox Game Pass in October 2025. While Microsoft hasn’t announced the complete lineup yet, having eight games confirmed this early suggests it will be a packed month for the service. Here’s what’s been confirmed so far: Little Rocket Lab and SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato will be available on October 7th, followed by Ball x Pit on October 15th, Keeper on October 17th, Ninja Gaiden 4 on October 21st, Bounty Star and Moonlighter 2 on October 23rd, and finally, The Outer Worlds 2 on October 29th.
Xbox Game Pass October 2025 Games
- Little Rocket Lab – October 7
- SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato – October 7
- Ball x Pit – October 15
- Keeper – October 17
- Ninja Gaiden 4 – October 21
- Bounty Star – October 23
- Moonlighter 2 – October 23
- The Outer Worlds 2 – October 29
Several upcoming games look promising, but *Keeper* is particularly exciting. It’s the next project from Double Fine, the talented studio known for the fantastic *Psychonauts* series and other beloved games. Players will seemingly control a living, breathing lighthouse. As you’d expect from Double Fine, *Keeper* has a unique and beautiful art style and could be a surprising hit this year.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is the newest game in the 3D Ninja Gaiden series, and it’s been 13 years since the last installment, Ninja Gaiden 3. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this release! The game brings back the popular character Ryu Hayabusa, and introduces a new character named Yakumo who plays a significant role.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers have a lot to look forward to with *The Outer Worlds 2*. This new RPG from Obsidian Entertainment builds on the success of the first game, offering a larger and more ambitious experience – think *Fallout* in space, played from a first-person perspective. Currently slated for release in fall 2025, *The Outer Worlds 2* will be fully available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members at no extra cost beyond their existing subscription.
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