Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Microsoft announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will join Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026, offering the high-profile RPG to subscribers on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. The release is part of a broader wave of October additions that Microsoft says highlights its strategy of acquiring major titles to enhance the service’s value.

The October additions are available across Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, with some titles also included in Game Pass Essential for in-game benefits. The October 2026 additions include a diverse range of games arriving between October 21 and November 3, with a mix of indie and mainstream games. Titles such as The Séance of Blake Manor, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Terrible Lizards, and Pit of Goblin will join the service across Xbox Series, PC, and Cloud. This lineup spans genres including supernatural detective mystery, horror parkour, and online horror co-op.

Sandustry (Game Preview) joins Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on October 21, 2026, while Dodo Duckie arrives on October 22, 2026, across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Microsoft said Xbox Game Pass subscribers can claim additional in-game benefits and content updates that provide extra value and enhance their gaming experience with rewards and bonuses. A The Finals Welcome Pack is available now, offering 500 Multibucks, a 25% XP boost, and the Pretty Hostile set. World of Tanks Modern Armor: XP Stock will be available on November 3, 2026.

Nine games, including Deep Rock Galactic, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Grim Fandango Remastered, are scheduled to depart on October 31, 2026. Football Manager 26 and its console edition will follow, leaving the service on November 10, 2026. Players are encouraged to save these titles before they leave the library to avoid missing out on their content.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade retells the original Final Fantasy VII story up to the escape from Midgar, featuring a hybrid battle system blending real-time and strategic combat. It includes additional story elements, such as the Episode Intermission DLC, which expands the original story with new missions and characters, enhancing the narrative and gameplay experience for players with a new questline starring Yuffie Kisaragi. For players seeking a more accessible experience, the game introduces a Streamlined Progression mode, which aims to reduce friction for players with limited time, offering tailored gameplay options like streaming platforms by allowing customization of settings like full HP, endless MP, and Limit Gauges.