Xbox Game Pass October Wave 2 Adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and The Séance of Blake Manor

Xbox Game Pass is closing out October 2026 with a substantial second wave of additions, led by Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and The Séance of Blake Manor. The lineup also includes the unsettling narrative experience Mouthwashing, a refreshed take on tower-defense favorite Plants vs. Zombies, several smaller releases, and an update for The Elder Scrolls Online.

The new batch begins arriving on October 22 and continues into early November. Availability varies between Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, while individual games will also differ in their supported platforms. For subscribers who have wanted to see more high-profile Japanese role-playing games on the service, the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the clear headline. But the October schedule has room for a distinctly different type of mystery game as well.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives October 29

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joins Game Pass on October 29 for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

The game's inclusion is notable for a couple of reasons. First, it marks the first time this version of the remake will be available through the subscription service. It also follows its Xbox console port earlier in 2026, making the Game Pass launch another important step in bringing Square Enix's reimagining of the classic RPG to more Xbox players.

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Second, the addition continues a year that has seen Final Fantasy titles arrive in Game Pass, beginning with the Pixel Remasters. That makes Intergrade a particularly useful entry point for players looking for a major modern Final Fantasy adventure rather than a retro collection or a shorter side release.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade retells and significantly expands the Midgar portion of the original Final Fantasy VII. Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER working as a mercenary, becomes involved with Avalanche's struggle against the Shinra Electric Power Company. The remake shifts the original game's turn-based battles into a hybrid system that combines real-time action with command selection and tactical pauses.

The Intergrade edition also carries additional content beyond the main story, including the Yuffie-focused episode. For Game Pass users considering the game as preparation for the next chapter, its timing is convenient: Revelation is expected next spring. No exact release date is attached to that window here, but the October addition gives subscribers a low-commitment way to catch up before the next release.

For Xbox audiences especially, that accessibility matters. Even players familiar with the 1997 original may find the remake's expanded characters, revised combat structure, and much more detailed treatment of Midgar to be a new experience rather than a simple visual upgrade.

A supernatural hotel case in The Séance of Blake Manor

Arriving two days earlier, The Séance of Blake Manor lands on October 27. It will be playable through cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.

Set in Ireland in 1897, The Séance of Blake Manor casts the player as an investigator sent to an isolated hotel following the disappearance of a woman. Its premise places a missing-person case inside a remote setting steeped in supernatural suggestion, offering a very different pace from the combat-heavy spectacle of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

The game distinguishes itself from more conventional deduction-led visual novels through its use of fully 3D spaces and a persistent time system. Actions and conversations consume time, meaning every lead pursued and every question asked carries an opportunity cost. That structure can turn an investigation into a matter of prioritization: players must decide which character to press, what room to search, and which clue may be worth pursuing before the clock advances too far.

Its presentation and mystery-focused setup invite comparison to games such as Blue Prince, while its investigative focus recalls Return of the Obra Dinn. Those comparisons should not be taken as a promise of identical mechanics, but they help frame why the game could stand out among Game Pass additions. It is a detective story built around observation, deduction, exploration, and the pressure of limited time rather than a linear sequence of dialogue choices.

For players searching the October lineup for an experience that rewards close attention rather than reflexes, The Séance of Blake Manor may be the month's most intriguing discovery. Its arrival also gives Game Pass a mystery game with an unusual historical setting and a structure that encourages players to live with the consequences of their investigative decisions.

The complete Game Pass October wave 2 schedule

Microsoft's second October wave spans a range of genres and release dates. Here is the announced schedule and subscription availability:

• Dodo Duckie -- October 22; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
• Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) -- October 26; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• The Séance of Blake Manor -- October 27; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade -- October 29; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
• Mouthwashing -- October 29; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
• Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted -- October 29; cloud, console, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Terrible Lizards -- October 29; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
• Pit of Goblin -- November 3; cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

October 29 is therefore the largest single date in the wave. Alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, subscribers will receive Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards. That mix covers dramatically different moods, from a big-budget RPG to horror-leaning storytelling and a revived strategy staple.

Mouthwashing is included across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC, making it one of the more flexible offerings in the wave for subscribers who use multiple devices. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, meanwhile, will be offered through cloud, console, and PC, though it is not listed for Game Pass Premium in the announced availability.

Scramble Knights Online arrives in Game Preview on October 26. As a Game Preview title, it should be approached as a work still in development rather than a final release. The October list also begins with Dodo Duckie on October 22, then extends into November with Pit of Goblin on November 3.

Echoes of Skyrim joins The Elder Scrolls Online

Beyond the Game Pass catalog additions, The Elder Scrolls Online receives its Season 2 update, Echoes of Skyrim, on October 21. The update introduces two new solo dungeons.

That update arrives one day before Dodo Duckie starts the second Game Pass wave, giving active Elder Scrolls Online players fresh content at the very beginning of a packed week for the Xbox ecosystem. The addition of two solo dungeons is particularly relevant to players who prefer to tackle challenges independently instead of organizing group runs.

What is leaving Game Pass

Not every late-October catalog change is an addition. Grim Fandango Remastered and Day of the Tentacle Remastered are scheduled to leave Game Pass on October 31.

The removals follow Double Fine Productions' split from Microsoft earlier in 2026. Neither game is a new departure announcement, but subscribers who have been meaning to play either remastered adventure game have a clear deadline to do so through the service.

Overall, the second October wave is a strong blend of recognizable names and unusual smaller projects. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade gives Game Pass a major RPG addition with clear value for newcomers and returning fans alike. The Séance of Blake Manor supplies a more intimate, methodical counterpoint with its 1897 Irish hotel mystery and time-sensitive investigation. Add in Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and the rest of the slate, and subscribers have a varied collection to explore before November begins.