Xbox Game Pass Adds Two More Day One Releases to Its Stacked October 2026 Lineup
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Xbox Game Pass has quietly confirmed two new day one releases for October 2026, bringing its total dated lineup for the month to seven games.
Microsoft is quietly building out a massive month for subscription players. According to reporting by GameRant, Xbox Game Pass has added two new titles to its officially dated schedule for October 2026, bringing the total count of confirmed day one additions for the month to seven. The latest reveals lean into completely different sides of the gaming spectrum, catering to both cooperative action fans and families looking for casual adventures.
Leading the new batch is Chained Beasts, an upcoming gladiatorial action roguelite developed by Sydney studio Featherweight Games. Set to launch on October 15, the game supports one to four players and features a unique cooperative mechanic where the fighters are literally chained together, requiring intense coordination to navigate arenas in Carthage, Germania, and Rome. Alongside PC and Xbox Series X/S, the title will be playable immediately via Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one.
Sharing that same October 15 release date is Bluey's Happy Snaps, published by Bandai Namco and developed by Gameloft Brisbane in collaboration with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio. The family adventure lets players explore recognizable locations around Brisbane through the lens of the Heeler family camera. Both titles join a busy October calendar that already boasts major heavy hitters like Gears of War: E-Day, setting up a diverse month for subscribers across console, PC, and cloud platforms.
With wave rollouts expected throughout the month, players can look forward to the formal Wave 1 and Wave 2 announcements coming in early and late October. For cross-platform players and digital subscribers, the service continues to prove its value as a primary entertainment hub without forcing players to buy every single indie hit or family release individually.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Indie Games, Cloud Gaming, Co-op Games
Original article: Game Rant