The confirmed lineup so far
Pure Xbox's table lists these additions. Platforms and tiers are as Pure Xbox gives them.
| Date | Game | Platforms | Tiers (per Pure Xbox) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Gravhounds | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 3 | Football Manager 27 (Launch Preview) | PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 3 | Pit of Goblin | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 4 | Void/Breaker (Version 1.0) | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC, Premium |
| Nov 5 | Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School | Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 10 | Football Manager 27 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 10 | Tanuki: Pon's Summer | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 10 | Warhammer Survivors | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 11 | Hope in the City | Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 11 | Thronefall | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Nov 27 | Arkheron | Series X|S, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
I could only corroborate part of this table against official Xbox posts. Those posts cover the November 2–5 entries and the Football Manager dates. The entries from November 10 onward come from Pure Xbox alone, except where noted below. Tanuki: Pon's Summer, Hope in the City and Arkheron did not appear in the Xbox posts I could inspect, so treat them as Pure Xbox's reporting.
The fine print that matters
Gravhounds (November 2) is an early release, not a finished game. Techgenyz describes it as arriving in Game Preview, and Xbox Wire's listing carries the Game Preview tag. Xbox describes it as a 1–4 player co-op action builder. You drop onto hostile planets, build and defend a base, and extract with your loot. The longer you stay, the greater the danger and the rewards.
Pit of Goblin (November 3) has the clearest official confirmation. Xbox's October 20 announcement lists it for cloud, Series X|S and PC. It names Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass. Xbox describes it as online horror co-op where you play a scavenging goblin who has to feed the Goblin King-Queen. Pure Xbox's table lists only Ultimate and PC for it. Where the two differ, Xbox's own tier list is the more authoritative one.
Football Manager 27 has two dates, and mixing them up is the likeliest mistake.
- PC Early Access starts November 3. Xbox says pre-orders on PC, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass all grant early access from that day.
- The broader launch, including Series X|S, is November 10. That matches Pure Xbox's table and its "Launch Preview" label for the earlier date.
- Early access is a PC benefit. Don't expect it on console, and it doesn't extend to every Game Pass tier.
- Techloy reports the PC version arrives through the Xbox PC app, Steam and Epic Games Store.
Void/Breaker (November 4) is not a new arrival. It is already in Game Pass in Early Access. Pure Xbox says it is leaving Early Access for a 1.0 build on that date. Windows Report says it is already on PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate in Early Access, and that the 1.0 launch also brings it to Xbox Series X|S. Xbox Wire's weekly listing still carries a Game Preview tag next to the 1.0 date. Pure Xbox's table adds Premium as a tier for the 1.0 release.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (November 5) is an escape-room puzzle game. Xbox says it supports solo play, online co-op and local co-op, and the weekly post marks it as included with Game Pass. Pure Xbox lists Series X|S and PC. Xbox's post doesn't spell out tiers, so I'm relying on Pure Xbox for those.
Warhammer Survivors and Thronefall (November 10 and 11) come from Pure Xbox's roundup. Pure Xbox describes Warhammer Survivors as an official "bullet-heaven" game with more than 40 champions across the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar settings. It describes Thronefall as a minimalist strategy game: you build a kingdom by day and defend it at night. Game Rant notes that only the base game is included, with the Craaghelm DLC sold separately.
What's leaving
Pure Xbox says nine games leave Game Pass today, October 31. Xbox's October 20 announcement names them:
- Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Dead Static Drive
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Full Throttle Remastered
- Grim Fandango Remastered
- Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Wartales
- Wildgate
Xbox also lists Football Manager 26 (PC) and Football Manager 26 – Console Edition as leaving on November 10. That is the same day Football Manager 27 arrives on console. Xbox's post says that while those games remain in the library you can buy them at a discount, in a "save before they leave" reminder. I'd read the announcement as a prompt to finish any career saves before the swap.
Pure Xbox says it will publish more November departures soon. Nothing beyond the dates above is confirmed yet.
Practical takeaways
- Treat the list as provisional. Game Rant notes that there will likely be many more additions, with subscribers knowing only a set number for certain. Xbox usually announces further waves mid-month.
- Check your tier before you plan. Entries differ on Premium and PC-only access. Several Xbox listings name Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass, while Pure Xbox's table often lists only Ultimate and PC.
- Mind cloud limits. Wikipedia says Microsoft announced monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming limits in September 2026: 5, 10 and 15 hours for Essential, Premium and Ultimate. That claim comes from an article Wikipedia itself flags as needing updates, so confirm it with Microsoft before relying on it. It could matter if you plan to stream the "Cloud" titles.
- PC players get the earliest access. Football Manager 27 on November 3 is the clearest example. Several other titles are also listed for PC Game Pass, and Xbox Play Anywhere tags appear on some entries.
Bottom line
The first week is headlined by Gravhounds in Game Preview, Pit of Goblin, Void/Breaker's 1.0 launch and Escape Academy 2. Football Manager 27 follows with its PC early access on November 3 and wider launch on November 10. Check each entry's label before you count on it. A Game Preview tag, a PC-only early-access date and a 1.0 update are three different things, and a roundup table doesn't always make that clear.
Update: 13 more games reportedly leaving Game Pass on November 15 (November 2, 2026)
According to games.gg, the Xbox mobile app’s “leaving soon” section now lists 13 games scheduled to leave Game Pass on November 15. The report adds a midmonth departure list to the previously confirmed November 10 removal of Football Manager 26.
The November 15 titles are 1000xRESIST, Barbie Horse Trails, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, Firefighting Simulator - The Squad, GoldenEye 007, Great God Grove, Moonlighter, Pigeon Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Relic Hunters Legend, Total Chaos, Winter Burrow and Wreckfest, according to games.gg.
For PC subscribers, games.gg lists GoldenEye 007 on console and cloud only; the other 12 November 15 departures are listed for console, PC and cloud. Players who want to keep a departing game should check its Xbox Store listing before removal: games.gg reports that most have discounts of at least 20%, though the price and eligibility may vary.
Update: Additional details (November 2, 2026)
GameSpot reports that Pit of Goblin has been in early access since 2024 and that its November 3 release is version 1.0.
Gaming Route reports that Void/Breaker’s November 4 version 1.0 adds new weapons, bosses and levels.
Update: Gravhounds arrives on Game Pass in Game Preview (November 2, 2026)
Gravhounds arrived on Game Pass at noon Eastern on November 2, according to Game Rant. That changes its status from a scheduled addition to an available game on Xbox Series X|S, PC and cloud.
Game Rant reports that Gravhounds supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing purchases and save data to carry between Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. The outlet also says developer Octopus Panic expects the early-access period to last about six months, though development could take longer.
During that period, the studio plans to add missions, worlds, enemies, playable Gravhounds, weapons, upgrades and progression systems, according to Game Rant. Players trying the Game Preview release should therefore expect the game to evolve before its full launch.
Game Rant’s upcoming-games table also lists Thronefall for Game Pass Premium on November 11, alongside Ultimate and PC Game Pass. That adds a tier not included in the earlier Pure Xbox listing; subscribers should check the game’s Xbox listing before relying on Premium access.
Update: Xbox adds November games and confirms departures (November 3, 2026)
Xbox Wire’s November 3 announcement adds several games to the previously reported schedule. Vampire Crawlers joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass on November 4; it is already available with Premium. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and MySims Cozy Bundle follow on November 5, with MySims available through Ultimate and PC Game Pass and Firefighting Simulator also available through Premium.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando arrives November 12, followed by Paw Patrol: Dino World on November 17. Both will be available with Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. Aphelion also joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass on November 17; Xbox says it is already available with Premium.
Eight games join Game Pass Essential on November 15: Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Gears of War: Judgment, Halo: Spartan Assault, Perfect Dark, Viva Piñata and Viva Piñata: TIP. Only Halo: Spartan Assault is listed for PC; all eight are listed for console and cloud.
Xbox also confirms the 13 November 15 departures previously reported by games.gg, along with Premium access for Thronefall and cloud availability for Escape Academy 2.
Update: Additional details (November 3, 2026)
TwistedVoxel identifies Tanuki: Pon’s Summer and Hope in the City as day-one Game Pass releases. They are scheduled to arrive on November 10 and November 11, respectively.
Update: Football Manager 27 PC early access and Pit of Goblin now available (November 3, 2026)
Football Manager 27’s PC early-access release and Pit of Goblin are now available through Game Pass, according to Polygon. Both were previously listed for November 3.
Polygon lists Football Manager 27’s PC release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Pit of Goblin is available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC with Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass, the outlet reports.
Polygon also reports that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School expands the series into an open-world school campus. Its November 5 release will support two-player co-op both online and locally, giving subscribers a choice of how to explore and solve its puzzles together.