{"id":52791,"date":"2026-10-12T10:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/xbox-game-pass-additions-october-2026"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:32:55","slug":"xbox-game-pass-additions-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-gb\/xbox-game-pass-additions-october-2026","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Game Pass Additions October 2026: Battlefield 6 Leads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has revealed the mid-month Xbox Game Pass additions October 2026 brings to the service, headlined by Battlefield 6 arriving on <strong>13 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>UK subscribers can download a mix of AAA shooters and day-one indie titles at no extra cost, while clearing up online confusion around standalone releases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rch-keyfacts\" style=\"background:#f2fdf8;border:1px solid #c5f3dc;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#047a4c;\">At a glance<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:0;\">\n<li><strong>Game Pass highlight:<\/strong> Battlefield 6 (13 October 2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day-one indies:<\/strong> Deep Dish Dungeon, Valor Mortis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standalone releases:<\/strong> Planet Zoo 2, Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary source:<\/strong> Xbox Wire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-games-will-be-available-on-xbox-game-pass-in-october\">What games will be available on Xbox Game Pass in October?<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft is adding a mix of major shooters and indie titles to the subscription service in mid-October, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purexbox.com\/features\/these-30plus-games-are-coming-to-xbox-next-week-october-12-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Xbox Wire<\/a>. The lineup provides a variety of genres for players across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.<\/p>\n<p>Battlefield 6 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on 13 October 2026. Deep Dish Dungeon and Valor Mortis also launch day-one on the service on the same date, offering new experiences for fans of independent games.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the week, Bluey&#8217;s Happy Snaps and Chained Beasts will join the library on 15 October 2026, followed by Beyond These Stars arriving on PC Game Pass on 16 October 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Title<\/th>\n<th>Platform \/ Service<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>13 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>Battlefield 6<\/td>\n<td>Xbox Game Pass Ultimate &#038; PC Game Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>Deep Dish Dungeon &#038; Valor Mortis<\/td>\n<td>Day-one Xbox Game Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>Bluey&#8217;s Happy Snaps &#038; Chained Beasts<\/td>\n<td>Xbox Game Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>Beyond These Stars<\/td>\n<td>PC Game Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mid-October 2026 Xbox Game Pass release schedule (Source: Xbox Wire, 7 October 2026).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-planet-zoo-2-and-castlevania-coming-to-game-pass\">Are Planet Zoo 2 and Castlevania coming to Game Pass?<\/h2>\n<p>Despite online confusion and a leaked Gamescom video suggesting Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse might join the service, neither Microsoft nor Konami has confirmed this. The misunderstanding stems from a misinterpretation of a weekly release roundup that listed all upcoming Xbox titles.<\/p>\n<p>Planet Zoo 2 launches on 13 October 2026 as a standalone purchase for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. Frontier Developments has priced the standard edition at $49.99 or \u20ac49.99.<\/p>\n<p>Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse releases on 14 October 2026 as a standalone purchase. The game costs $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the Midnight Edition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rch-note\" style=\"background:#f6f8f8;border-left:4px solid #07f288;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:14px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> Do not expect Planet Zoo 2 or Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse in your Game Pass library. They require separate purchases from the Xbox Store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-uk-players-can-access-the-new-october-titles\">How UK players can access the new October titles<\/h2>\n<p>UK subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass can download Battlefield 6 and the new indie titles at no extra cost. Players in Germany, Spain, and Italy also have full access to these additions, expanding the multiplayer community across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure your subscription is active before 13 October 2026 to play Battlefield 6 as soon as it drops.<\/p>\n<p>Players looking forward to Planet Zoo 2 or Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse will need to purchase them separately from the Xbox Store, as they are not included in the subscription.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-top-up-your-xbox-game-pass-or-buy-standalone-games\">How to top up your Xbox Game Pass or buy standalone games<\/h2>\n<p>To play the new Game Pass additions, you can top up your subscription with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/gb\/xbox-game-pass\">Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift card<\/a> from Recharge.com. This ensures your membership remains active so you never lose access to the library.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to buy Planet Zoo 2 or Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse, purchase an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/gb\/xbox-gift-card\">Xbox Gift Card<\/a> on Recharge.com. Redeeming an Xbox Gift Card adds funds directly to your Microsoft account balance, allowing you to buy standalone games instantly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Planet Zoo 2 on Xbox Game Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>No, Frontier Developments confirmed Planet Zoo 2 is a standalone purchase at launch and will not be on Game Pass.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse on Game Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>Despite rumours, it has not been officially confirmed for Game Pass and launches as a standalone purchase on 14 October 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Battlefield 6 coming to Game Pass?<\/h3>\n<p>Battlefield 6 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on 13 October 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rch-cta\" style=\"background:#00373d;border-radius:16px;padding:26px 28px;margin:36px 0 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#ffffff;\">Get ready for October&#8217;s biggest Xbox releases<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#d6f5e6;\">Top up your subscription or grab a gift card to buy the latest standalone titles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/gb\/xbox-game-pass\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#07f288;color:#00373d;font-weight:700;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;margin:0 8px 8px 0;\">Xbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/gb\/xbox-gift-card\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#07f288;color:#00373d;font-weight:700;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;margin:0 8px 8px 0;\">Xbox Gift Card<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the latest Xbox Game Pass additions October 2026 brings to your console. 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