October's New Lineup for Xbox Game Pass Features Baldur's Gate and Frank Stone

Anticipated Day-One Additions: Ball x Pit, Keeper, and Ninja Gaiden 4

Following the recent influx of countless games to the platform and a notify of a price hike for the Ultimate plan, Microsoft has disclosed the final batch of Game Pass entries for October.

Among the fresh arrivals are titles previously slated to launch on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass the moment they release. Notable among them are Ball x Pit set for October 15, Keeper coming on October 17, and Ninja Gaiden 4 slotted for October 21.

New Titles for the Season: From Retail Simulations to Horror Thrills

Starting now, those with Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscriptions can dive into Supermarket Simulator, a game focusing on store management. Similarly, fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 who wish to revisit the early installments of the series can access the enhanced versions of the first two games on PC through the varied tiers of Game Pass commencing October 9.

Pre-Halloween excitement is set to escalate on October 14 with The Casting of Frank Stone arriving for subscribers. This horror game is a conceptual offshoot inspired by Dead by Daylight and developed by Supermassive Games, renowned for its narrative-rich experiences in hits such as Until Dawn and The Quarry.

Further Additions to Game Pass in October

Here is the additional roster for October's Game Pass:

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures lands on October 15 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass users.

Eternal Strands also becomes available on October 15, adding to the Premium option, though already accessible on Ultimate and PC.

He Is Coming, as a Game Preview, opens solely on PC on October 15, aligning with what is already on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black joins the Premium lineup specifically on October 15, although it already exists for Ultimate and PC users.

Pax Dei releases for PC subscribers on October 16, available under all three plans: Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.

On October 21, Evil West makes its debut across the Ultimate, Premium, and PC platforms.

Personal Picks and Impressions

I've previously delved into Eternal Strands and found it quite captivating, especially its approach to utilizing elemental mechanics for an action-packed adventure. Likewise, The Casting of Frank Stone left a positive impression. However, for me, the standout games of this selection are Ball x Pit, which was incredibly engaging during its demo in the summer, and Keeper.