Game Pass October Lineup Opens, and Clair Obscur Is Almost Out

Microsoft has started its October 2026 Xbox Game Pass rotation with an initial batch of titles arriving on the subscription service. The company has shared the first wave so members can plan their month, and more additions are expected to follow as the rest of the lineup is confirmed.

The more pressing story is what is leaving. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the award-winning turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, has roughly a week left on Game Pass. Once it departs, subscribers will need to buy the game outright to keep playing, so anyone who has been meaning to try it has a short window.

Game Pass catalog changes happen every month, and departure dates are often the detail players miss. If a title is on your list, it is worth checking the exact removal date in Microsoft's announcement rather than assuming there is time to get to it later. Availability and pricing can also vary by platform and region, so the official listing is the best place to confirm details before you decide.