Microsoft confirmed via Xbox Wire that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is arriving on Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. The celebrated Square Enix RPG headlines a substantial second batch of additions to close out the month and welcome November.
The arrival of Cloud Strife's reimagined journey marks a major milestone long requested by platform users. The game covers the events leading up to the daring escape from Midgar, utilizing a hybrid combat system that merges real-time swordplay with tactical command menus, backed by enhanced visuals and additional narrative elements. It will be accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
The additions completing the release wave
The arrival schedule does not begin and end in Midgar. The rotation kicked off with Sandustry in Game Preview on PC, an industrial automation and mining adventure set in fully destructible pixel environments. On October 22, Dodo Duckie joins consoles, cloud, and PC, introducing a charming puzzle platformer where switching instantly between two and three dimensions helps rescue kidnapped chickens.
On October 26, subscribers will receive day-one access to Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This action RPG MMO-lite lets parties explore the kingdom of Terracott, clear treacherous dungeons, and forge new gear together. Following shortly on October 27 is The Séance of Blake Manor, a supernatural mystery set in 1897 Ireland where players investigate an eerie hotel disappearance.
October 29 stands out as the biggest date of the batch. In addition to Square Enix's blockbuster, EA Play subscribers can jump into Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on cloud, consoles, and PC, featuring updated high-definition visuals and new backyard stages. That same day marks the premiere of Terrible Lizards, an acrobatic horror game from WDR Studios and the creators of JTMusic, where fluid parkour mechanics replace weapons against deadly threats. The lineup concludes on November 3 with Pit of Goblin, a cooperative horror game where scrappy minions scavenge crypts to feed their capricious royalty.
Updates, member perks, and departures
The announcement also highlighted fresh content for existing catalog games. The Elder Scrolls Online rolls out its Echoes of Skyrim update on October 21, adding two solo Nord dungeons alongside seasonal tome rewards running through January 27. Member benefits include a Welcome Pack for The Finals with 500 Multibucks and unique weapon cosmetics, while World of Tanks Modern Armor players receive vital repair supply bundles starting November 3.
As with every catalog refresh, several titles will depart soon. Leaving on October 31 are Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Grim Fandango Remastered, Full Throttle Remastered, Deep Rock Galactic, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Dead Static Drive, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Wartales, and Wildgate. Later, on November 10, both PC and console versions of Football Manager 26 will also leave the subscription service, giving members a brief window to purchase them with their active subscriber discount.