The Xbox Game Pass cosmos is aligning for a major event this week, with the arrival of two titles that couldn’t be further apart on the gaming spectrum.
While one is a highly anticipated sequel from a top-tier studio, the other is a horde survival gem with a retro heart. Both Halls of Torment and The Outer Worlds 2 are set to dominate your gaming hours! But in return, you must prepare to say goodbye to a few others…
So what are the new adventures taking over Game Pass this week? Well…
Halls of Torment (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 28th
Descend into a relentless abyss with Halls of Torment, a horde survival game that masterfully blends modern roguelite chaos with a nostalgic, late 90s pre-rendered RPG aesthetic.
Players choose from a variety of unique heroes and are immediately thrown into deadly underground expanses to fight off endless waves of unholy horrors. The core loop revolves around surviving the onslaught until you face one of the tormented Lords.
During each run, you’ll strategically strengthen your character by building powerful synergies through traits, abilities, and unique items found in the abyss.
The Outer Worlds 2 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 29th
Get ready to jump back into the hilarious, biting corporate satire that only Obsidian Entertainment can deliver!
The Outer Worlds 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG. Landing on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, this becomes available to subscribers on launch day (October 29th), though those who purchased the Premium Edition are already enjoying five days of early access.
However you play, the universe needs a hero, and you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening all of humanity. Explore a new colony, recruit a fresh crew of fascinating companions, and use your character’s unique abilities and choices to navigate a universe where the fate of the galaxy hinges on which corporate faction you choose to trust (or betray).
Final Call: Critically Acclaimed Games Departing October 31st
As we welcome new stellar titles, it’s time to bid a final farewell to a few incredible games leaving the service at the end of the month. You have until October 31st to play these before they depart. You’ll WANT to play them too:
Jusant (Cloud, Console, and PC) A serene climbing adventure about scaling a massive, mysterious tower. Our 4.5/5 review called it “a near masterpiece that should be played by anyone and everyone… If you just want to go up, there’s not a better game to do it with than with Jusant.“
Metal Slug Tactics (Cloud, Console, and PC) Our 4/5 review found that once the strategic elements click, “it offers a fresh perspective on a tactical RPG… with some fresh ideas that keep things fun and fast paced.“
Return to Monkey Island (Cloud, Console, and PC) The long-awaited, witty sequel to the legendary point-and-click adventure series. Our 4/5 review was thrilled, noting, “It’s Guybrush, LeChuck, Elaine and all the others, cracking wise as they have always done… If Return to Monkey Island is the rebirth of the series, we’ll put in an order for seven or eight.“
With the imminent launch of The Outer Worlds 2 on Game Pass and the arrival of the addictive roguelite Halls of Torment, this is a massive week for Game Pass subscribers. Be sure to dive into the new content and don’t let those critically acclaimed departing titles slip away!
