On the way

Microsoft has announced the second wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for this month (and into early November). The headliners are a couple of notable sequels: The Outer Worlds 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2. They’re joined by six other titles, as well as two games now included with Game Pass Premium.

PowerWash Simulator 2 arrives October 23 for the subscription service. One of the nicest new features for the game is the inclusion of shared progression in online co-op. That means when you join a friend’s game of cleaning up an area, any work you do is clocked in your own campaign as well. For more, check out GameSpot’s PowerWash Simulator 2 review.

Meanwhile, The Outer Worlds 2 is set to land next week on the Game Pass Ultimate and PC tiers. Obsidian’s follow-up RPG can see companions actually turning on players, if they go against their interests. However, it’s noted these characters will provide plenty of warning that they’re getting fed up.

These aren’t the only day-one launch games for Game Pass, either. The others are Bounty Star, Super Fantasy Kingdom, Football Manager 26, and Football Manager 26 Console. Rounding out the new titles coming to Game Pass are Halls of Torment and 1000xResist. In addition, Commandos: Origins and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are now part of the Game Pass Premium catalog.

Earlier this month, Microsoft not only raised the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $20 monthly to $30, but the company also changed tier names. Game Pass Core is now Essential, while Standard is now called Premium. Those two tiers didn’t experience price hikes.

The changes also led to 94 new games hitting Game Pass to start the month. GameSpot has you covered with a list of upcoming Game Pass titles in 2025 and beyond, as well as the best Game Pass titles to play right now.

Commandos: Origins

Commandos: Origins is now available on Game Pass Premium for cloud, console, and PC.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available on Game Pass Premium for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

PowerWash Simulator 2

PowerWash Simulator 2 will be available October 23 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Bounty Star

Bounty Star will be available October 23 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Super Fantasy Kingdom

Super Fantasy Kingdom will be available October 24 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC.

Halls of Torment

Halls of Torment will be available October 28 on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 will be available October 29 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

1000xResist

1000xResist will be available November 4 on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Football Manager 2026

Football Manager 2026 will be available November 4 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC.

Football Manager 2026 Console

Football Manager 2026 Console will be available November 4 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud and console.