Xbox Game Pass October 2024 (Wave 1): What’s Coming and Going?

Xbox Game Pass October 2024 lineup has been officially announced, bringing exciting new additions to the service that will thrill both console and PC gamers. With a mix of sports, action, and strategy titles, this month’s offerings ensure something for everyone. Let’s dive into what’s coming to Xbox Game Pass this October.

Xbox Game Pass October 2024 Wave 1?

MLB The Show 24 (Console) – Arrives October 2 via Game Pass Standard

Baseball fans rejoice! The latest iteration of MLB The Show brings enhanced graphics, refined mechanics, and updated rosters for fans of the sport. Available on the Console via Game Pass Standard, it’s an excellent addition for sports enthusiasts.

Open Roads (Console) – Arrives October 2 via Game Pass Standard

Open Roads is a narrative-driven adventure game from the creators of Gone Home and Tacoma. Follow the journey of a mother and daughter as they uncover family secrets. With its compelling story and emotional depth, this is perfect for those who enjoy storytelling over action.

Sifu (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arrives October 2 via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard

Sifu is an intense martial arts action game known for its unique aging mechanic: every time you die, your character ages. Available across all platforms, this challenging combat game is a great pick for fans of hardcore action titles.

Mad Streets (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arrives October 7 via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard

For those looking for some chaotic fun, Mad Streets is a physics-based brawler that offers multiplayer mayhem. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, this one promises a lot of laughs and unpredictable combat scenarios.

Inscryption (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arrives October 10 via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard

One of the most innovative games in recent years, Inscryption blends card-based gameplay with a psychological horror narrative. Its eerie atmosphere and clever puzzles make it a must-play for fans of the horror genre.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – October 25

Perhaps the biggest release for Xbox Game Pass this month is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to drop on October 25. This is the first time a Call of Duty title will be available on Game Pass day-and-date, following Microsoft’s monumental $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Summarize: Xbox Game Pass October 2024 Wave 1:

• All You Need Is Help (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
• Legend of Mana (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
• Trials of Mana (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
• We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
• MLB The Show 24 (Console) – October 2
• Open Roads (Console) – October 2
• Sifu (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 2
• Mad Streets (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 7
• Inscryption (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 10

It should be noted that Microsoft has ensured that all five games in the initial October lineup are available to the newly launched mid-tier Game Pass Standard.

Games Leaving Game Pass in October

While there are plenty of new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, five games will be leaving the platform on October 15. These include:

• Dyson Sphere Program (PC)
• Everspace 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• From Space (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• F1 Manager 2023 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Scorn (Cloud, Console, and PC)

What’s Coming to Game Pass Beyond October?

Looking further ahead, November also promises to be an exciting month for Game Pass subscribers. As announced in Tokyo Game Show 2024, StarCraft: Remastered and the StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection are both set to launch on November 5. Additionally, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl are also making their day-one debut on the platform continuing the trend of high-profile releases.