Microsoft has officially detailed the second wave of content updates for Xbox Game Pass, scheduled to roll out starting October 21, 2026. This update brings a variety of new titles to the service across Cloud, PC, and console platforms, while also confirming the departure of several games from the library in the coming weeks.
New Additions and Updates
The service continues to expand its library with a mix of new releases and established titles. Notably, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is set to join the service on October 29. Additionally, Sandustry (Game Preview) will be available on PC via Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass starting October 21. For those looking for day-one releases, Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) arrives on October 26. The update also includes the The Elder Scrolls Online: Season 2 Update: Echoes of Skyrim which launches on October 21.
Library Departures and Service Changes
As new content arrives, several titles are scheduled to leave the Xbox Game Pass library. Players should take note of these dates to finish any ongoing progress in these games. The following table outlines the key dates for upcoming additions and removals:
| Title | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sandustry (Game Preview) | Arrival | October 21, 2026 |
| The Elder Scrolls Online: Echoes of Skyrim | Launch | October 21, 2026 |
| Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) | Arrival | October 26, 2026 |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | Arrival | October 29, 2026 |
| Deep Rock Galactic | Departure | October 31, 2026 |
| Football Manager 26 | Departure | November 10, 2026 |
Beyond the core game additions, subscribers can look forward to new in-game content bundles for titles such as The Finals and World of Tanks Modern Armor. These updates are part of the broader effort to maintain a rotating selection of games for the Xbox ecosystem. Players are encouraged to check their local store listings for specific regional availability and download requirements as these titles become active on their respective dates.
- Sandustry (Game Preview) arrives on PC via Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on October 21.
- Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) is a day one release on XBOX Game Pass on October 26.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joins the service on October 29.
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Season 2 Update: Echoes of Skyrim launches October 21.
- Deep Rock Galactic is scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on October 31.
- Football Manager 26 is scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on November 10.