A soldier stands outside in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
October is synonymous with Call of Duty, and this year is no different. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat, with a heavy emphasis on Activision Blizzard titles throughout the latter half of October and into November. The spotlight shines brightest on October 25th, marking the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on cloud, console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Adding to the excitement, Modern Warfare 3, which debuted on the service in July, will also become available on Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25th, alongside Call of Duty: Warzone.
Black Ops 6 delivers the core Call of Duty experience, featuring new multiplayer maps, a Zombies mode, and a gripping single-player campaign. However, developers Treyarch and Raven Software have introduced innovative gameplay mechanics, such as the Omnimovement system, enabling players to traverse the environment with unprecedented fluidity. The return of the classic Prestige system for progression and a fully customizable HUD further enhance the player experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gameplay footage showcasing the new Omnimovement system.
Preloading for Black Ops 6 commences at 9 a.m. PT on October 21st for PC, rolling out between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT. Activision’s announcement detailed the preload schedule and system requirements.
Beyond Call of Duty, the strategic depth of the StarCraft universe arrives on Game Pass on November 5th. StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection will be accessible on PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. While the multiplayer component remains free-to-play on Battle.net, Game Pass members can experience the enhanced single-player campaigns, including all expansions, upgraded with 4K and widescreen support.
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection key art featuring iconic characters and units.
Beyond these major releases, Game Pass continues to expand its diverse library with a range of titles. The complete list of upcoming games includes:
- South Park: The Fractured but Whole (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard) — October 16
- Donut County (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard) — October 17
- MechWarrior 5: Clans (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) — October 17
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) — October 25
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Game Pass Ultimate, Cloud) — October 25
- Call of Duty: Warzone (Game Pass Ultimate, Cloud) — October 25
- Ashen (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard) — October 29
- Dead Island 2 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) — October 31
- StarCraft: Remastered (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) — November 5
- StarCraft II: Campaign Collection (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) — November 5
Additional content includes DLC for Core Keeper (Xbox One) on October 17th and Game Pass Ultimate perks for Monster Hunter Now and Throne and Liberty. Several titles, including Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, Headbangers, Inkulinati, Lonely Mountain’s Downhill, and Mineko’s Night Market, will depart the service on October 31st.
This month’s Xbox Game Pass additions offer a blend of blockbuster franchises and indie gems, catering to a wide range of gaming preferences. From the intense action of Call of Duty to the strategic complexities of StarCraft, and the charming quirkiness of Donut County, there’s something for everyone.
