# XBOX Game Pass adds nine PC games in October's first wave

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Date: 2026-10-09 (UTC)

Battlefield 6, Forever Ago and Valor Mortis headline a wave of PC arrivals scheduled for October 8–16, 2026.

![Green XBOX Game Pass graphic showing the nine games in October 2026's first wave](https://ammonis.top/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/cover.jpg)

**October's first XBOX Game Pass wave brings nine additions to PC**, from a photography road trip to first-person combat and city building. XBOX's October 7 announcement places the arrivals between **October 8 and 16, 2026**.

## The PC arrival calendar

1. **[Echo Weaver](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/echo-weaver/9n72dfc6gl91)** — October 8

   A time-loop metroidvania where discoveries replace conventional upgrades. Explore, learn how the world works and use that knowledge on your next attempt.

   ![Official Echo Weaver game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/echo-weaver.jpg)

2. **[Forever Ago](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/forever-ago/9nfb47h2sdrx)** — October 8

   Alfred travels north after a personal tragedy in this single-player road trip. Photography, conversations and new friendships shape the journey. It joins Game Pass at launch.

   ![Official Forever Ago game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/forever-ago.jpg)

3. **[Neon Abyss 2](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neon-abyss-2/9p5qv5xx8s9h)** — October 8

   A roguelike platform shooter built around unpredictable item combinations. Take on its neon-lit dungeons alone or in online co-op.

   ![Official Neon Abyss 2 game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/neon-abyss-2.jpg)

4. **[Battlefield 6](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/battlefield-6-pc/9p55xdlrjdhb)** — October 13

   Combined-arms battles bring infantry, vehicles and destructible environments together. Coordinate with your squad to tackle close-range firefights and larger engagements.

   ![Official Battlefield 6 game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/battlefield-6.jpg)

5. **[Deep Dish Dungeon](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/deep-dish-dungeon/9ppf72zh6rp8)** — October 13

   Explore a handmade dungeon, solve environmental puzzles and craft supplies to survive. Play alone or share the expedition through online co-op.

   ![Official Deep Dish Dungeon game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/deep-dish-dungeon.jpg)

6. **[Valor Mortis](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/p/9P861V1542BL)** — October 13

   A resurrected Napoleonic soldier confronts a monstrous conspiracy in a first-person soulslike, combining weapon combat with supernatural abilities. It joins Game Pass at launch.

   ![Official Valor Mortis game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/valor-mortis.jpg)

7. **[Bluey's Happy Snaps](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/blueys-happy-snaps/9nqvhhw88xw9)** — October 15

   Explore familiar locations with Bluey and Bingo, take photos and fill a scrapbook. Play this family adventure alone or with a second player.

   ![Official Bluey's Happy Snaps game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/bluey-s-happy-snaps.jpg)

8. **[Chained Beasts](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/p/9PKZRN4RJRC9)** — October 15

   Up to four gladiators fight while chained together in a cooperative roguelike. Turn those chains and the arena itself against enemies.

   ![Official Chained Beasts game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/chained-beasts.jpg)

9. **[Beyond These Stars](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/beyond-these-stars/9n4zmkc3gx4m)** — October 16

   Build a settlement on a travelling space whale. Balance production chains and residents' needs while visiting other worlds and meeting aliens.

   ![Official Beyond These Stars game image](/assets/news/xbox-game-pass-october-2026/beyond-these-stars.jpg)

All nine are listed for **PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate**. Neon Abyss 2 also joins Game Pass Premium; that does not extend Premium access to the entire wave. Catalog availability can vary by region.

## Source

- [XBOX's October lineup, platforms and subscription tiers](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/07/xbox-game-pass-october-2026-wave-1/)

Cover: Microsoft / XBOX. Game images: their respective developers and publishers, via the official Steam galleries below.

Game details and image sources: [Echo Weaver](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2184080/), [Forever Ago](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1215940/), [Neon Abyss 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235200/), [Battlefield 6](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/), [Deep Dish Dungeon](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2871520/), [Valor Mortis](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2828710/), [Bluey's Happy Snaps](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3064040/), [Chained Beasts](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569420/), [Beyond These Stars](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295060/).