Xbox Game Pass: October 2023 titles revealed, with a big racing game

Players will have a handful of titles to discover this month, including the new title from Turn 10 Studios. This month, PC / Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have new games to explore. Microsoft unveils the program, and while the titles aren’t numerous, they are still varied, featuring games eagerly awaited by fans of feudal Japan or racing simulation.

Forza Motorsport, Like A Dragon: Ishin!, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and From Space will join the Game Pass catalog. Unfortunately, six titles will be withdrawn. Here is everything you need to know:

Available today:

1. Gotham Knights (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
   • Batman is dead, and a criminal underworld has invaded the streets of Gotham City. It’s now up to the Batman Family (Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin) to defend Gotham, restore hope to its citizens, discipline its police officers, and instill fear in its criminals.
2. The Lamplighter’s League (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
   • Available upon release in Game Pass! Sneak, steal, and open fire in the pulp adventure of The League of Lampists! Travel the world, discover exciting locations, and outsmart your enemies in this turn-based combat. Who knows, you might just save the world.

Soon available:

1. Warhammer 40,000: Dark Ages (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – October 4th
   • Available now with PC Game Pass and on Xbox Series X|S and Cloud (Beta). Developed by the authors of the best-selling Vermintide, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a visceral, 4-player cooperative action game set in the hive city of Tertium. Fight with your friends against hordes of enemies in this new Warhammer 40,000 experience.
2. Forza Motorsport (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 10
   • Available upon release in Game Pass! Race over 500 authentic cars, including modern racing cars and over 100 new cars for Forza Motorsport. Make every lap count in 20 vibrant environments, with fan-favorite locations and multiple circuit layouts to master, each with live on-track scores, a dynamic time and weather system, and race conditions. Unique driving styles make no two laps look alike. Game Pass members can save 10% on the Premium Add-Ons Bundle and get 5-day early access, VIP membership, Car Pass, and more.
3. From Space (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 12
   • From Space is a single-player and cooperative action shooter game for up to four players. Take on the challenge of freeing Earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using cutting-edge weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with incredibly stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so fun!
4. Like A Dragon: Ishin! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 17
   • Play as Sakamoto Ryoma and travel to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, exonerate yourself of a trumped-up murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will end the era of the samurai and change the destiny of Japan forever. Draw your katana and join the revolution in this exciting historical adventure.

In case you missed it:

• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available
  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, the classic legal adventure series that has sold millions of copies worldwide, is now available in Game Pass! Play as Phoenix Wright, the very young defense lawyer, to unravel mind-blowing mysteries and prove your client’s innocence.

Updates and downloadable content:

• EA Sports NHL 24: Early Access Trial – Available
  • EA Play and Ultimate Members can experience authentic action on the ice with the EA Sports NHL 24 Early Access Trial. Members can spend 10 hours behind the puck today and earn recurring rewards like World of Chel Battle Pass Multiplier Tokens, Shop Coins, and themed gear.
• Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island – Le repaire de LeChuck – Available
  • The latest chapter of Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, “LeChuck’s Lair,” is available now as a free update for Sea of Thieves.

The Benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate:

Don’t miss this opportunity! Take advantage of the following Perks before they disappear.

1. Minecraft Realms – Available until October 5
   • Get 3 months of access to Minecraft Realms Plus! Share your world, build with your friends, and play on all your devices with your own server.
2. Overwatch 2 – Available until October 10
   • Get instant access to six new heroes, legendary skins, and in-game cosmetics. Claim your heroes and get into the game now!

Xbox Game Pass Quests:

Shocktober is here, and Ultimate Game Pass and Console Game Pass members can take part in quests all month long. Play games, complete quests, and exchange points for cool gifts. Here are a few to get you started:

1. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (250 Points – Ultimate only) – Kill 75 zombies.
2. Amnesia: The Bunker (5 points) – Play.
3. Quest Finisher (500 Points) – Complete 22 daily quests and 12 weekly quests during this period.

They leave us on October 15:

The following games will soon no longer be available on the service, so now is the perfect time to play them one last time before they leave. Remember to use the members-only discount to save up to 20% on purchasing these titles and keep playing them.

1. Eville (Cloud, Console, and PC)
2. Overwhelm (PC)
3. Shenzhen I/O (PC)
4. The Legend of Tianding (Cloud, Console, and PC)
5. Trek to Yomi (Cloud, Console, and PC)
6. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Cloud, Console, and PC)