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Microsoft Expands Game Pass: New Titles and Departures Ahead

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Microsoft adds The Outer Worlds 2 to Xbox Game Pass, set to launch on October 29, 2025, with players acting as Earth Directorate agents opposing mega-corporations.
PowerWash Simulator 2 joins Xbox Game Pass on October 23.
Football Manager 26 arrives on November 4.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain access to these games on their release dates.
Jusant and Metal Slug Tactics will leave the service after October 31.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass revolutionized gaming distribution by offering subscribers access to a vast library of over 100 games. By 2021, Microsoft reported over 10 million subscribers, reflecting a shift towards subscription models in the gaming industry. This trend highlights Microsoft's strategy to compete with rivals like Sony and adapt to the growing demand for digital access in entertainment.

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Story summary

Microsoft adds The Outer Worlds 2 to Xbox Game Pass, set to launch on October 29, 2025, with players acting as Earth Directorate agents opposing mega-corporations.
PowerWash Simulator 2 joins Xbox Game Pass on October 23.
Football Manager 26 arrives on November 4.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain access to these games on their release dates.
Jusant and Metal Slug Tactics will leave the service after October 31.

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