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Xbox Game Pass has just one game confirmed for its October 2024 line-up. While that one game is the absolute juggernautCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, even the biggest games can’t support an entire month ofXbox Game Passalone. Game Pass needs a few more titles this October, especially when PlayStation has quite a few console exclusives waiting in the wings this coming month.
Neva
Release Date: October 15
The long-awaited next game fromGris' Nomada Studio,Nevais set to launch on October 15, and it’d make for an impressive day-one Xbox Game Pass launch title.NevatakesGris' breathtaking watercolor art style and paints it over another emotional tale, this time revolving around a woman and her deep, lifelong bond with a magical wolf.Nevalooks to be one of the most exciting Indie releases of October, and it could find an even stronger day-one audience with Game Pass.
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Neva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed GRIS.Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them.Over time, their relationship will evolve as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf will grow from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult seeking to forge her own identity, testing Alba’s love and their commitment to one another.As the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.
Release Date: October 17
Being just a few short weeks away from October also means that it’s only a few weeks untilSpooky Season officially begins, and Xbox Game Pass could use some horror titles in its line-up.A Quiet Place: The Road Aheadis set to release on October 17, delivering a first-person horror experience based on the titular Hollywood movie franchise. InThe Road Ahead, players must slowly make their way through various environments, being careful to avoid making any noise, as the moment they do they’ll be swarmed by Death Angels.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise that highlights a unique survivor story after an invasion of deadly creatures. In this exclusive spin-off, experience the journey of a young woman who must endure a treacherous apocalypse in the midst of interpersonal family conflicts, all while coming to terms with her own inner fears.Unnerving Atmosphere – Experience absolute terror as you strive for silence when hiding from, and sneaking by, horrific creatures who hunt using only sound.Untold Story – Embark on a dramatic adventure inspired by the A Quiet Place movie franchise as a young survivor trying to navigate the new, eerily tranquil, post-apocalyptic landscape.Uncanny Ingenuity – Discover your own path through the world by observing your environment and leveraging the tools in your surroundings.
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Release Date: October 31
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Silent Hill: HD Collection
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One of the biggest releases of October 2024 isBloober Team’sSilent Hill 2 Remake. Unfortunately,Silent Hill 2 Remakeis only coming to PC and PlayStation 5 on launch, meaning that Xbox players are missing out on what could end up being the best horror game this Halloween. To try to soften this blow, Xbox Game Pass could add theSilent Hill: HD Collectionthis October, which would give Xbox users the chance to play throughSilent Hill 2and3. Of course, theSilent Hill: HD Collectionis far from the best way to play these games due to its divisive voice acting and graphics, but it’s the only option forSilent Hillfans on Xbox.
