New on Game Pass in October: Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Evil West + more

Xbox has confirmed October’s Game Pass titles. Headliners include Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Fine’s Keeper, and Evil West. There’s also a surprise return for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and some PC-first drops. A few games leave soon, so plan your downloads. Pricing and tiers changed last week, so we’ve noted where each title lands.

What’s coming to Game Pass in October

Big action, an indie curveball, and some PC-only classics. Dates below are global listings; UAE is GMT+4.

9 Oct: Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition & Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition (PC) — Ultimate/Premium/PC
14 Oct: The Casting of Frank Stone (Cloud/PC/Series X|S) — Ultimate/Premium/PC
15 Oct: Ball x Pit (Cloud/Console/PC) — Ultimate/PC
15 Oct: The Grinch: Christmas Adventures (Cloud/Console/PC) — Ultimate/Premium/PC
15 Oct: Eternal Strands (Cloud/PC/Series X|S) — now in Premium
15 Oct: He Is Coming (Game Preview) (PC) — now in Premium
15 Oct: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (Cloud/PC/Series X|S) — now in Premium
16 Oct: Pax Dei (PC) — Ultimate/Premium/PC
17 Oct: Keeper (Cloud/PC/Series X|S) — Ultimate/PC
21 Oct: Evil West (Cloud/Console/PC) — Ultimate/Premium/PC
21 Oct: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Cloud/PC/Series X|S) — Ultimate/PC

The month mixes day-one additions (Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4) with older fan favourites. Note that Premium is the new name for Standard, and some items are now labelled “Now with Game Pass Premium” in Microsoft’s comms. UAE players on PC Game Pass still get PC-only titles on the same dates.

What’s leaving soon

Three titles exit across Cloud, Console and PC.

Cocoon — Cloud/Console/PC
Core Keeper — Cloud/Console/PC
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed — Cloud/Console/PC

If any of these are on your backlog, finish them or grab a discounted licence before they go. Microsoft usually offers a member discount before removal.

Tiers and the recent price change

New names, higher prices, extra perks.

Ultimate is now $29.99 / £22.99 per month and folds in Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics.
Premium (formerly Standard) is $14.99 / £10.99.
Essential (formerly Core) is $9.99 / £6.99.
PC Game Pass is now $16.49 / £13.49.

Ultimate at $29.99 works out to roughly AED 110 before VAT or store rounding. Microsoft’s regional store may vary slightly. Perks like Ubisoft+ Classics are tied to Ultimate.

What are the new Xbox Game Pass tiers?

Ultimate, Premium (formerly Standard), and Essential (formerly Core). PC Game Pass remains separate for PC-only players.

How much does Xbox Game Pass cost now in the UAE?

Microsoft lists Ultimate at $29.99, roughly AED 110 before VAT; local store pricing may vary. Premium and Essential are lower. PC Game Pass is now $16.49.

When do October Game Pass games go live in the UAE?

Dates above are global. Unlocks often hit in the evening UAE time on the listed date. Preloading can help you start on time. We track timing patterns in our monthly posts.