Xbox Game Pass October Update: Zombies, classics, and moreā€¦

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Another month and here we are with theĀ Xbox Game PassĀ October update where we see six games joining the service, headlined by Dishonored 2 and World War Z. Xbox has decided to break out the lists into Game Pass for PC and Game Pass for Console additions but weā€™ll be keeping them in one post for the time being.

Of the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, two are Xbox One X Enhanced and two are Backward Compatibility titles. Of course, if you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, youā€™ll get all the games listed below.

Xbox Game Pass October Additions

The first batch of games ā€” Xbox usually adds more as the month goes on ā€” that will be joining Xbox Game Pass include:

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  • Dishonored 2 (October 3)
  • World War Z (October 10)
  • Yooka-Laylee (October 10)
  • Fallout: New Vegas (October 17)
  • Felix the Reaper (October 17)
  • Panzer Dragoon Orta (October 17)

Dishonored 2

Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox One X Enhanced

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2.

Praised by IGN as ā€œamazingā€ and ā€œa superb sequelā€, declared a ā€œmasterpieceā€ by Eurogamer, and hailed ā€œa must-play revenge tale among the best in its classā€ by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane Studioā€™s first-person action blockbuster and winner of more than 100 ā€˜Game of the Yearā€™ awards, Dishonored.

Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or the royal protector, Corvo Attano? Will you make your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system, or use a blend of both? How will you combine your characterā€™s unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies? The story responds to your choices, leading to intriguing outcomes, as you play through each of the gameā€™s hand-crafted missions.

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World War Z

Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox One X Enhanced

Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few bands together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead.

World War Z is a heart-pounding co-op third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.

Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies ā€“ the Swarm Engineā„¢ seamlessly renders hordes of zombies in incredible firefights. Advanced gore systems offer gruesomely satisfying action.

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Yooka-Laylee

Xbox Game Pass for Console

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic!

Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet (and beat) an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of shiny collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with the big nose) embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B and his devious scheme to absorb all the worldā€™s booksā€¦ and convert them into pure profit!

Using their arsenal of special moves, our heroes will tackle a huge variety of puzzles and platforming challenges in their search for Pagies, the golden bounty used to unlock ā€” and expand ā€” stunning new worlds, each jammed to the gills with oddball characters, hulking bosses, minecart challenges, arcade games, quiz shows, multiplayer gamesā€¦ and much more!

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Fallout: New Vegas

Xbox Game Pass for Console, Backward Compatibility Title

Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, Americaā€™s First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland. A word of warning, however ā€“ while Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency,* in Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. Enjoy your stay.

*Should not be construed as a legally-binding claim.

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Felix the Reaper

Xbox Game Pass for Console, Day One Premiere

From Daedalic comes the quirky Felix the Reaper, a 3D shadow manipulation puzzle adventure game of dance, dying people, and dangerous love. Felix dances his way through this game with ease and moves that make you consider joining in. But donā€™t let his moves fool you; heā€™s still a killer.

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Panzer Dragoon Orta

Xbox Game Pass for Console, Backward Compatibility Title

You are Orta, a new and shining hope. Upon a fearsome dragon you must fight to save the world from total destruction. Fly over spectacularly hostile terrain, engage in high speed aerial combat and attack imperial strongholds with multiple weapons. The whole world is looking to you.

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Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in October

Of course, every month also sees a number of games leaving the service as well. Hereā€™s a list of games leaving soon if you want to get to them before they do:

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  • Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
  • RESIDENT EVIL 5
  • SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption

What do you think about the games coming in the Xbox Game Pass October update? Let us know in the comments below or onĀ Twitter,Ā Facebook, orĀ MeWe.

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Last Updated on February 3, 2021.

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