Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Pax Dei, and More Games Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month

XBOX GAME PASS OCTOBER 2025: NEW TITLES AND CHANGES

Microsoft has unveiled a fresh lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for October 2025. This announcement coincides with a notable 50% price increase for Game Pass subscriptions, marking a significant change in how players access gaming content on the platform.

New Additions to Game Pass

Throughout October, twelve new titles will be integrated into the Xbox Game Pass service, with three games scheduled to depart. This ongoing rotation ensures that subscribers can continually access a fresh selection of games. One standout addition is Ninja Gaiden 4, the long-awaited continuation of the iconic Ninja Gaiden series, which will be available to players subscribed to the Ultimate tier.

Other notable day-one launches include Ball x Pit and Keeper, the latter developed by Double Fine Productions. These titles promise to add exciting new experiences to the subscription service.

Additional Game Releases and Highlights

While several games will experience a day-one launch, other significant titles will also make their return to the service. Players can look forward to:

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black,
Evil West,
Peace of God,
Eternal Strands, and
A preview of the RPG auto-battler, He Is Coming.

Detailed Release Schedule

Below is a comprehensive list detailing the games arriving on Game Pass this month, including their release dates, available platforms, and applicable subscription tiers:

Supermarket Simulator – October 8 – Cloud, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC – All tiers
Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II Enhanced Editions – October 9 – PC – All tiers
The Casting of Frank Stone – October 14 – Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC – All tiers
Ball x Pit – October 15 – Cloud, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures – October 15 – Cloud, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC – All tiers
Eternal Strands – October 15 – Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Game Pass Premium/Ultimate
He Is Coming (Game Preview) – October 15 – PC – Game Pass Premium/Ultimate
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black – October 15 – Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Game Pass Premium/Ultimate
Pax Dei – October 16 – PC – All tiers
Keeper – October 17 – Cloud, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Evil West – October 21 – Cloud, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC – All tiers
Ninja Gaiden 4 – October 21 – Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass