Late-October Game Pass Drop: Big JRPG and Indie Flavor
Microsoft’s second Game Pass wave for October is a weirdly delightful salad of big-budget nostalgia and indie oddities. Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the headline grabber, but it’s joined by quirky indies, some day‑one releases, and even last year’s deduction surprise, The Séance of Blake Manor.
Here’s the rollout you need to know (platforms shown as announced):
October 19 — Sandustry (PC). New to Game Pass Premium, though it’s already available on other Game Pass tiers.
October 22 — Dodo Duckie (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). Handy for folks who like pick‑up‑and‑play chaos across devices.
October 26 — Scramble Knights Online (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). Lands in Game Preview and is a Day‑One addition to Game Pass — try before it’s polished to perfection.
October 27 — The Séance of Blake Manor (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). The indie deduction game that surprised people last year gets a wider audience via Game Pass.
October 29 — Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). The big headline: classic characters, flashy combat, and now available through multiple Game Pass tiers. Expect players to jump back in for both story and the Intergrade extras.
October 29 — Plants vs. Zombies Replanted (cloud, console, PC). A nostalgic, cartoony option for co‑op and tower defense fans.
October 29 — Terrible Lizards (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). Another Day‑One title on Game Pass — if you love weird platformers or chaotic local multiplayer, this one’s for you.
November 2 — Pit of Goblin (cloud, Xbox Series, PC). Rounds out the list with some dungeon‑delving action.
Leaving Game Pass (Grab Saves or Say Goodbye)
Subscriptions are a two-way street: Microsoft also flagged several removals. A handful of Double Fine titles and other games leave on October 31, and Football Manager 26 plus Football Manager 26 – Console Edition will be removed on November 10. If you’re mid‑campaign in FM26 or any of the departing games, consider finishing saves or buying them if you want to keep playing.
Why this matters: Intergrade on Game Pass is a big win for players who missed it at launch — it lowers the barrier to revisit one of the modern JRPG heavyweights. The day‑one indie drops keep Game Pass feeling fresh and worth the subscription, while the removals are a reminder to manage your backlog and save files. In short: lots to try, a little to mourn, and a perfect excuse to boot up something new this weekend.
