Xbox Game Pass Additions October 2026: Battlefield 6 Leads

Microsoft has revealed the mid-month Xbox Game Pass additions October 2026 brings to the service, headlined by Battlefield 6 arriving on 13 October 2026.

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.

What games will be available on Xbox Game Pass in October?

Microsoft is adding a mix of major shooters and indie titles to the subscription service in mid-October, according to Xbox Wire. The lineup provides a variety of genres for players across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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.

Later in the week, Bluey’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.

Are Planet Zoo 2 and Castlevania coming to Game Pass?

Despite online confusion and a leaked Gamescom video suggesting Castlevania: Belmont’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.

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 €49.99.

Castlevania: Belmont’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.

How UK players can access the new October titles

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.

Ensure your subscription is active before 13 October 2026 to play Battlefield 6 as soon as it drops.

Players looking forward to Planet Zoo 2 or Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will need to purchase them separately from the Xbox Store, as they are not included in the subscription.

How to top up your Xbox Game Pass or buy standalone games

To play the new Game Pass additions, you can top up your subscription with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift card from Recharge.com. This ensures your membership remains active so you never lose access to the library.

If you want to buy Planet Zoo 2 or Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, purchase an Xbox Gift Card on Recharge.com. Redeeming an Xbox Gift Card adds funds directly to your Microsoft account balance, allowing you to buy standalone games instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Frontier Developments confirmed Planet Zoo 2 is a standalone purchase at launch and will not be on Game Pass.

Is Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on Game Pass?

Despite rumours, it has not been officially confirmed for Game Pass and launches as a standalone purchase on 14 October 2026.

When is Battlefield 6 coming to Game Pass?

Battlefield 6 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on 13 October 2026.