Microsoft has announced the first wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2o24 which includes Sloclap’s awesome beat-em-up game, Sifu. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, players can look forward to an exciting lineup coming early this month. Let’s take a look!

Available Today

Sifu (Cloud, PC, and Console)

Available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.

Imagine stepping into the shoes of a young Kung Fu student seeking revenge after their family is brutally murdered by a mysterious assassination squad. As you navigate through gang-infested neighborhoods, hidden city corners, and corporate towers, you’ll face numerous enemies with no one to rely on but yourself. The key to unlocking the mystery of becoming Sifu lies in your determination and adaptability.

For more on Sifu, you can read our in-depth review of the game.

MLB The Show 24 (Console)

Available for Game Pass Standard.

Get ready for the latest and greatest in the MLB The Show series! MLB The Show 24 is hitting Xbox Game Pass today, and it’s packed with all the action and excitement you’ve come to expect. This game is not just about playing baseball, it’s about rising through the ranks and making a name for yourself. And in a first for the series, the 2024 edition introduces a career mode for female players, making it the most inclusive baseball video game.

Open Roads (Console)

Available for Game Pass Standard.

Open Roads is a narrative-driven adventure that explores themes of self-discovery and family secrets. The story revolves around a mother and daughter setting out on a cross-country journey to uncover long-forgotten family properties and uncover a secret about their recently departed mother/grandmother. What was she concealing from them, and for what reason? Who was she? The game offers an intriguing mystery woven into gradual character development, promising to impart valuable lessons about life as the story unfolds.

Coming Soon

Mad Streets (Cloud, PC, and Console) – 7 October

Available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.

Mad Streets is an action-packed co-op party game with hilarious brawler gameplay. In this game, you can use anything as a weapon, even other people. Navigate through the rival gangs of Gutsford University, taking on the Jocks, Rich Kids, Punks, and Bouncers, or challenge your friends in 4-player showdowns. It’s a blast to brawl your way through this game, especially when you’re not fighting alone.

Inscryption (Cloud, PC, and Console) – 10 October

Available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.

Inscryption is a thrilling blend of roguelike and deck-building genres, infused with a chilling horror atmosphere. You’ll make tough choices, including sacrificing animal-based cards to gain an edge against your opponent, all while delving into the secrets hidden beyond the card game itself. This game is full of surprises and twists, and the less you know about it going in, the more intense and thrilling your experience will be. Inscryption is an absolute rollercoaster that will completely subvert your expectations.

The first wave of games for October 2024 has been announced, but there’s even more to look forward to on Game Pass later in the month. One of the biggest releases will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to launch on 25 October and marking the first time a Call of Duty game debuts on Game Pass on its release day. This follows Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.

Check out our impression of playing the Black Ops 6 Open Beta session.

Leaving Soon

The following games will leave the Game Pass library on 15 October, now is the time to finish what you started or to start new. Use your membership discount to save up to 20% off to keep them in your library!

• Dyson Sphere Program (PC)
• Everspace 2 (Cloud, PC, and Console)
• From Space (Cloud, PC, and Console)
• F1 Manager 2023 (Cloud, PC, and Console)
• Scorn ((Cloud, PC, and Console)