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Starting today, Xbox is introducing three upgraded Game Pass plans based on how players play: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate.

Each includes expanded game libraries, including PC titles, unlimited cloud gaming, in-game benefits, and a revamped Rewards with Xbox experience.

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Mostroscopy

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Project Warlock: Lost Chapters

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Standalone retro FPS Project Warlock: Lost Chapters drops its pirate-themed demo on Steam now, ahead of Next Fest starting October 13th.

Plunge into chaotic combat aboard a storm-lashed cursed ship, battling twisted enemies amid thunder and synth shanties with pixel-art carnage.

It features one full level, pirate weapons from melee to firepower, intense retro action.

Developed by Buckshot Software and published by Retrovibe, the full game evolves with three brutal chapters: Vietnam jungles, alien space horrors, and abomination seas. 10/09/2025

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Systemic War

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Grand strategy RTS Systemic War showcases a gameplay trailer ahead of its Steam Next Fest demo release on October 13th.

In alternate 2022, defend Poland after Kyiv falls via hybrid warfare on real infrastructure.

Lead in DIME domains, RTS battles in real spots like Suwałki Gap, developed and published by Play of Battle.

Manage dynamic economy via IS-LM-BP model and over 150 units in realistic formations. 10/09/2025

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Sacred 2 Remaster

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Action RPG Sacred 2 Remaster arrives on November 11th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, reviving the classic with modern enhancements.

This definitive edition includes all expansions and updates, featuring smoother, more responsive combat mechanics, a sleek modern UI, full controller support, and upgraded visuals like enhanced textures, lighting, and view distance.

Players select from six unique heroes to navigate the vast open world of Ancaria, battling monstrous foes, conquering dangerous dungeons, completing hundreds of quests, and mastering unique combat arts while collecting loot for deep character customization. 10/09/2025

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Cozyrama

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Peaceful sandbox simulation Cozyrama invites players to craft enchanting 3D dioramas from a blank canvas.

Shape landscapes, decorate with hundreds of items like colorful flowers and glowing lanterns, and add charming animals that roam your cozy world.

Enjoy stress-free creativity across seasons and settings, from meadows to beaches, with no timers or competition.

Try story mode for guided explorations or pure sandbox freedom, with a demo available now on Steam before its Q4 2025 PC launch. 10/09/2025

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INDIKA

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Third-person story-driven adventure INDIKA is set for a Nintendo Switch physical edition launch on November 28th.

Set in an alternate 19th-century Russia, the game follows Indika, a young nun, on a surreal odyssey beyond the monastery walls, blending themes of faith, authority, comedy, and tragedy with inventive twists reminiscent of Dostoyevsky and Bulgakov.

Developed by Odd Meter and published by 11 bit studios, it features atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, striking visuals, and 2D pixel-art mini-games revealing Indika's backstory. 10/09/2025

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My Card Is Better Than Your Card!

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Roguelike deckbuilder My Card Is Better Than Your Card! launches in Early Access on Steam with a -10% discount for two weeks.

Craft cards using 200+ adorable stickers that synergize for power but raise costs in tug-of-war battles vs. 10 quirky opponents.

Battle 3 bosses weekly, open 15 booster packs, use special stickers for twists in this cute playground adventure with procedural runs and updates ahead. 10/07/2025

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Little Nightmares III

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Atmospheric puzzle adventure Little Nightmares III reveals the 'Dreams on Paper' trailer in a childhood sketch style.

Guide friends Low and Alone through the Nowhere using Low's bow for ranged attacks and Alone's wrench for melee, solving co-op puzzles and evading horrors.

The game debuts online co-op and launches October 10th on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 10/07/2025

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Vice: Magic City Mayhem

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Retro action-adventure Vice: Magic City Mayhem launches on Kickstarter for final funding toward its 2026 PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 release.

Play as Dutch, Magic City's enforcer, rescuing vanished love Sophie amid neon streets, nightclubs, beaches, and raptor yachts across six environments, uncovering secrets and lore.

Battle eight bold bosses in this Zelda-GTA Vice City mashup with 80s pixel art, chiptune tunes, humor, and dinosaurs. 10/07/2025

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has launched Patch 7.35 featuring a crossover with Monster Hunter Wilds.

Challenge the Guardian Arkveld in Normal and Extreme difficulties to earn exciting rewards including a mount, minions, housing items, and more, as showcased in the Gamescom 2025 trailer.

Introducing Pilgrim’s Traverse, a new Deep Dungeon for solo or fixed party play with challenge logs, restart changes, and variable boss difficulties. 10/07/2025

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Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

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Emotional magical adventure Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato has launched on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.

When Miho steps into the pantry for a potato, he's pulled into a fantastical South American land, retracing an ancient explorer's steps to gather ingredients while the kitchen changes unexpectedly.

Explore lush 3D environments of magic-realism inspired by Spirited Away, Coco, and The Little Prince, overcoming obstacles, befriending quirky characters, paddling rivers, unraveling puzzles, and unlocking songs in this 4-hour tale of family, adventure, and generational legacies. 10/07/2025

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Dune: Awakening

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Bloodgrounds

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Turn-based gladiator roguelite Bloodgrounds releases a new Steam demo October 6th, ahead of its Early Access on November 5th.

Exordium Games and Daedalic Entertainment add a new class, abilities, weapons, and eight-language support, including English, German, and Japanese.

The demo offers five hours of gameplay, seven gladiator classes, level 7 training, and new items, with city-building and arena combat, set for full release in early 2026. 10/6/2025

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Dark Hours

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Co-op survival horror Dark Hours fully releases on October 23rd on Steam and the Epic Games Store, following 500,000 Early Access units sold.

Piece of Cake Studios presents a one-to-four player heist thriller turned supernatural nightmare, featuring eight unique monsters, 60 maps, 50+ heist items, and PvPvE mode.

Version 1.0 includes three extra modes, four difficulty levels, and 100+ customization items across five haunting environments. 10/6/2025

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Daimon Blades

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Brutal first-person slasher Daimon Blades launches in Steam Early Access with a -10% discount, blending action RPG depth and roguelite replayability.

Developed and published by Streumon Studio, known for E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, players launch solo or co-op expeditions up to four to survive Daimon Realm horrors using weighty melee weapons, loot, craft, and customize amid growing corruption.

Early Access buyers get exclusive E.Y.E.-themed skins, artbook, and OST, future updates will add content, modes, and languages. 10/6/2025

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BLACKWOOD

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Cinematic third-person action-thriller BLACKWOOD places players in dual lives: managing a Brooklyn DVD store by day, unleashing as a brutal assassin by night in 2012 New York.

It features over 30 contextual takedowns, stylish combat with 30+ weapons, and choice-driven storytelling amid cinematic fights and quiet human moments.

The game is launching on PC via Steam in Q3 2026, with an original in-house soundtrack. 10/6/2025

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Blacksmith Master

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Medieval management sim Blacksmith Master introduces coin-minting machines in its "coin" update, allowing production of copper, silver, and gold ducats to fund upgrades like enhanced mines and trade routes.

Untitled Studios and Hooded Horse also raise mine worker limits to meet ore demands.

Early access on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic, and Microsoft Store receives a -30% discount until October 19th. 10/6/2025

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Feardemic Horror Bundle

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Horror collection Feardemic Horror Bundle launches physically on Nintendo Switch October 31st, collecting three chilling titles.

It features Burnhouse Lane's psychological tale of nurse Angie Weather completing impossible tasks amid bleak horror.

It also includes No Son of Mine's tense survival against an unpredictable stalking enemy, and Dagon: Complete Edition's Lovecraftian interactive fiction with all DLC and exclusive story What the Moon Brings. 10/6/2025

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Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion

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In a chaotic clash of metal and mayhem, Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion storms the Steam Autumn Sale with a explosive -25% discount.

This adrenaline-pumping shooter pits players against relentless waves of rogue robots in a neon-lit dystopia.

Don’t miss out-dive into the bullet-hell frenzy before the Steam Autumn Sale ends and the robots take over. 10/6/2025

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SYNCHRONIZERS: UNDEAD MARINES

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Hybrid strategy game SYNCHRONIZERS: UNDEAD MARINES fuses three-lane tower defense with reverse tower defense, inspired by StarCraft and Plants vs. Zombies.

Solo-developed over five years, players command dynamic undead marine units, make impactful story choices amid moral dilemmas, and lead a rebellion against an oppressive regime.

This launches a narrative universe with planned sequels including turn-based RPG, FPS, and third-person adventures, featuring a private demo available on request. 10/6/2025

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Maid of Salvation

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Action RPG Maid of Salvation launches on Steam on October 22nd with a demo available during Steam Next Fest from October 13th.

Developed by ORANGE POPCORN, it features fast-paced combat blending swords, firearms, and skills, with Shizuka navigating a dark fantasy Purgatory to save lost souls.

Explore over 20 bosses, hidden quests, and a skill board system, uncovering a twisted truth through dynamic battles and exploration. 10/6/2025

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VALORANT

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Competitive 5v5 tactical shooter VALORANT introduces Veto, a new Sentinel agent empowered by DNA mutation to nullify enemy utilities and technology.

Revealed during Champions Paris grand finals, Veto's abilities include Chokehold trap for Deafening and Decaying foes, Crosscut teleport vortex, Interceptor to destroy incoming utility, and Evolution ultimate for stim, regeneration, and debuff immunity.

Releasing on October 7th alongside the new Skirmish custom mode for quick 1v5 fights. 10/6/2025

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II

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Panopticon

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Mystery adventure game Panopticon, developed by South Korea’s Achimphang Studio, immerses players as a part-time café worker facing strange events under constant surveillance.

Tasks like making coffee, mopping floors, and tidying dishes involve quick-time events and mouse-drag operations, with mistakes risking game over.

Built with Unreal Engine’s Meta Human, cinematic characters and a tense story unfold, launching on Windows in October 2025 with multi-language support. 10/4/2025

[ Source: Achimphang Studio ]

HELLREAPER

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Dark fantasy action-platformer HELLREAPER unveils its trailer, featuring a sacrificed angel reborn as a mystical executioner battling Hell’s hordes.

Developed by Awesome Games Studio, known for Yet Another Zombie Survivors with 11,000+ positive reviews, it offers fast-paced combat, hand-crafted levels with procedural elements, and relic-based builds.

The game is coming to Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, promising endless runs with unlockable abilities. 10/4/2025

[ Source: Awesome Games Studio ]

Trash Goblin

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Wholesome shopkeeping simulator Trash Goblin gains Steam Deck certification in its 1.2 update, enabling portable trinket restoration.

Spilt Milk Studios adds gamepad support, full keyboard/mouse controls, 25 new trinkets, and a Harvest Festival cosmetic set.

Players upcycle over 240 trinkets into 500+ combinations, serve 36 NPCs, and customize shops with upgrades in this cozy game offering 12+ hours of story quests. 10/4/2025

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Sil and the Fading World

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Single-player fantasy RPG Sil and the Fading World now supports multiple languages including English, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, and Korean.

The translations enhance accessibility globally, available immediately in the Steam demo and planned for the full Q1 2026 release.

Inspired by MMOs, players customize characters to solo raid bosses in the ravaged world of Aritas, uncovering pasts amid ancient gods. 10/4/2025

[ Source: IceCrack Games ]

Starfinder: Afterlight

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Story-rich turn-based RPG Starfinder: Afterlight is launching its Kickstarter campaign on October 7th.

Developed by Epictellers Entertainment and supported by Paizo, the sci-fantasy adventure arrives in Early Access on PC in 2026.

Players create characters, lead a crew of companions like Soldier Kole and Operative Tycho, explore stars, battle foes with magic and tech, and decide the galaxy's fate. 10/4/2025

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Official Trailer

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