Ethan Crossfield 
Xbox Game Pass subscribers have eight more launch-day releases to track following the ID@Xbox x IGN showcase. The additions cover the rest of 2026 and much of 2027, with genres ranging from horror and platforming to card games and tactical RPGs. If you are planning your Game Pass backlog, the first two releases arrive before October ends.
What changed for Xbox Game Pass subscribers
The October 2026 ID@Xbox x IGN presentation confirmed that eight games will join Xbox Game Pass on the same day they launch for Xbox and PC. Three of those titles are scheduled for 2026: Scramble Knights Online on October 26, Mouthwashing on October 29, and A Game About Digging a Hole Together on December 4. The other five have release windows in 2027, although several still lack firm dates.
Which games and platforms are included
The lineup is spread across Xbox Series X/S, PC, and, in some cases, Xbox One. Scramble Knights Online is an MMO-lite action RPG, while Mouthwashing brings its sci-fi horror experience to Xbox platforms and PC. Croak is a hand-drawn 2D precision platformer, and both Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game and Drill Keeper are roguelike deckbuilders. Red Kiss is positioned as a tactical narrative RPG set around vampire spies in Cold War-era Berlin.
What to watch after the showcase
The Game Pass announcements were part of a broader showcase featuring 21 games. Other updates included news on The Wolf Among Us Remastered, a release-date confirmation for Vanran, and gameplay footage for Shrek 2 Remastered. Shrek 2 Remastered is not a day-one Game Pass release, but subscribers can receive a 20% pre-order discount, reducing its price to $23.99. Non-subscribers can receive a 10% reduction.
What players should know
- Scramble Knights Online is the nearest release, arriving October 26, 2026.
- Mouthwashing follows three days later on October 29 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
- Drill Keeper is the only newly confirmed day-one title listed as PC-only.
- No, I'm Not a Human is planned for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC during 2027.
- Red Kiss currently has a 2027 window and is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S.
Confirmed Game Pass day-one releases
| Game | Release window | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Scramble Knights Online | October 26, 2026 | Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Mouthwashing | October 29, 2026 | Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| A Game About Digging a Hole Together | December 4, 2026 | Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Croak | March 2027 | Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game | Early 2027 | Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Drill Keeper | Summer 2027 | PC |
| No, I'm Not a Human | 2027 | Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Red Kiss | 2027 | Xbox Series X/S |
Expert View
This is a useful slate rather than a single headline-grabbing blockbuster announcement. The near-term October releases give subscribers something immediate to try, while the 2027 list offers a varied pipeline across smaller genres. The main limitation is timing: five games remain attached to broad 2027 windows, so players should treat the lineup as a watchlist until more precise launch dates are confirmed.
