Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Leads Xbox Game Pass October Lineup

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have a packed week ahead as Microsoft rolls out its latest batch of additions for late October and early November 2024. The headliner is Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, arriving October 29 across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass members. The award-winning RPG retells the original story up to the escape from Midgar with breathtaking visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and additional story elements that expand on the 1997 classic.

The hybrid battle system blends real-time action with strategic command-based combat, delivering unforgettable characters and a powerful narrative that modernizes the original without losing its soul. Beyond the flagship title, the lineup includes supernatural detective mystery The Séance of Blake Manor on October 27 and several day-one launches that signal Microsoft's continued investment in indie partnerships.

Full Game List — Late October to Early November

• Sandustry (Game Preview) — PC — October 21 — Factory automation meets destructible worlds in this pixel-perfect resource management game.
• Dodo Duckie — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 22 — Wholesome puzzle platformer where a magical cap lets you switch between 2D and 3D perspectives.
• Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 26 — MMO-lite action RPG with shared online kingdom Terracott, day-one Game Pass launch.
• The Séance of Blake Manor — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 27 — Supernatural detective mystery set in 1897 Ireland investigating a disappearance at a remote hotel.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 29 — Award-winning RPG retelling the Midgar escape with enhanced visuals and additional story content.
• Mouthwashing — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC — October 29 — Critically acclaimed psychological horror from Wrong Organ and CRITICAL REFLEX aboard the stranded ship Tulpar.
• Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted — Cloud, Console, PC — October 29 — HD remaster of the classic tower defense with new levels, available to EA Play members.
• Terrible Lizards — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — October 29 — Horror parkour debut from WDR Studios focusing on fluid movement over combat, day-one launch.
• Pit of Goblin — Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC — November 3 — Online horror co-op where goblins scavenge dungeons to feed their monarch.

The Standout Picks

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the headline of October because Square Enix brings its flagship RPG to Xbox Game Pass, including the Intergrade polish. The hybrid combat blends real-time action with strategic, command-based combat. If you’re a fan who hated the original’s turn‑based grind or have never played a PlayStation title, this may be a good starting point. Soon you’ll spend hours refining your playstyle and enjoying every polished touch, which is why it may be a strong way to jump into the franchise now.

The Séance of Blake Manor offers a sharp tonal contrast — a narrative-driven supernatural mystery set in 1897 Ireland that leans into atmosphere over action. The period setting and detective framework suggest a slower, more deliberate pace than the surrounding horror and action titles. If the writing delivers on the premise, it could be the sleeper hit of this wave for players who prefer investigation over inventory management.

Terrible Lizards stands out as a day-one debut from WDR Studios, which the source says was founded by the creators behind JTMusic. The horror parkour premise — escaping threats through movement rather than combat — recalls games like Mirror's Edge meets Amnesia. First attempts from new studios are always a gamble, but the "love letter to games and media the team grew up with" framing suggests genuine passion behind the concept.

Game Updates and In-Game Benefits

On October 21, The Elder Scrolls Online will roll out Season 2, titled Echoes of Skyrim, bringing the franchise back to Western Skyrim. Players will have access to two brand‑new solo dungeons and a suite of gameplay tweaks that smooth out the experience. The Season Two Tamriel Tome will stay available through January 27, offering a bounty of new loot spanning both free and premium tracks. With these hefty reward sets, the large Game Pass community now has fresh incentive to venture again into the frigid north of Tamriel.

Two free-to-play titles receive exclusive Game Pass subscriber bundles. The Finals Welcome Pack is available now across all Game Pass tiers including Essential, granting 500 Multibucks, a 25% XP boost, and the "Pretty Hostile" cosmetic set with weapon skin, emote, spray, and outfit. World of Tanks Modern Armor follows on November 3 with an XP Stock bundle containing 20 Enhanced Repair Kits, 20 Enhanced Med Kits, and 20 Automatic Fire Suppressors — practical consumables that should help subscribers stay competitive in matches.

Leaving October 31 and November 10

• Day of the Tentacle Remastered (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Dead Static Drive (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Deep Rock Galactic (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Full Throttle Remastered (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Grim Fandango Remastered (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Wartales (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Wildgate (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Football Manager 26 (PC) — leaving November 10
• Football Manager 26 – Console Edition (Cloud, Console, PC) — leaving November 10

The October 31 exodus is particularly notable for stripping out both LucasArts remasters — Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle alongside Grim Fandango — in a single sweep. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's departure after roughly two years on the service also stings for families who relied on it as a permanent fixture. Deep Rock Galactic and Wartales represent significant co-op and strategy losses respectively. The Football Manager 26 duo leaving on November 10 follows the series' annual cycle, though console players lose access barely a year after the Console Edition launched.

This wave reinforces Game Pass's current identity — blockbuster arrivals like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade sit alongside experimental indies and day-one debuts, while the leaving list reminds subscribers that nothing stays forever. The next lineup announcement typically arrives in mid-November for the December wave, and with the holiday season approaching, Microsoft will likely aim for at least one more major third-party title before year-end.