Xbox Game Pass October 2026: 7 Games Confirmed So Far

Ever plan your gaming calendar months in advance? If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you might want to start clearing space for October 2026. Seven games have already been confirmed for the service that month, and the lineup is looking stacked.

The headliner is undoubtedly Gears of War: E-Day. If you've been following the series, you know this one's a big deal. It's the next major entry in the franchise, and having it drop on Game Pass day one is exactly the kind of move that keeps subscribers happy. Expect plenty of chainsaw bayonet action and emotional backstory.

But it's not just about the big names. Two other titles have caught our eye: Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis. Deep Dish Dungeon sounds like it could be a quirky dungeon crawler with a foodie twist, while Valor Mortis brings a more serious, perhaps darker tone. Neither has been fully detailed yet, but their inclusion suggests October's lineup will offer variety beyond the usual blockbusters.

That brings the total to seven games confirmed so far. We don't have the full list of titles beyond those three highlights, but the fact that seven are already locked in this early is a good sign. Typically, Xbox announces more games closer to the month, so expect this list to grow significantly.

If you're a Game Pass Ultimate member, you'll get access to all of these on day one. If you're on Console or PC Game Pass, you'll still get them, though some perks may vary. Either way, October 2026 is shaping up to be a month where your backlog might actually grow instead of shrink.

It's worth noting that this early confirmation comes from Pure Xbox, which has a habit of tracking Game Pass announcements ahead of time. They've been doing this for a while, so the info is reliable. Still, plans can change, and more games will be added to the roster in the coming weeks.

So, what do you think? Is Gears of War: E-Day enough to get you excited, or are you more curious about Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis? Will you be picking these up on day one, or are you waiting for the full October lineup? Let us know in the comments!