October 22, 2026
Ten new games hit Xbox on 22 October, led by the HD-2D JRPG Final Fantasy Resonance, plus Dodo Duckie on Game Pass and Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5.
Thursday is a busy day for Xbox players. Ten new games arrive on the Xbox Store on 22 October 2026, led by Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance, a classic turn-based adventure that brings the series back to its pixel-art roots and is already one of the best-reviewed JRPGs of the year. Game Pass members get a charming platformer, retro fans get a bundle of 90s arcade sports games, and Cyberpunk 2077 picks up one of its biggest updates in years.
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
New releases: 10 games on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud
Headliner: Final Fantasy Resonance (HD-2D JRPG, free demo available)
Game Pass: Dodo Duckie (Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass)
Also today: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 with cross-platform mod support
Final Fantasy Resonance: the headline release
The big one is Final Fantasy Resonance, launching on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud. Square Enix has rebuilt the story of its mobile RPG Brave Exvius as a full console adventure in the HD-2D style, which blends detailed pixel-art characters with modern lighting and 3D environments. The official pitch invites players to “return to the pixel-art world of Final Fantasy”, travel with companions bound by fate and call on powerful Visions in battle to uncover the force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
The game is built around old-school, turn-based combat. A flexible job system lets players shape each party member’s role, while the Vision system adds summon-style allies with their own abilities. Overworld exploration, a big musical score and a traditional quest structure complete the package. For fans who have spent years asking for a new turn-based Final Fantasy, this is the closest thing in a long time.
Critics are impressed. Early reviews across PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox mostly land between 8/10 and 9.5/10, with praise for the visuals, the combat and the soundtrack. The most common complaint is a fairly predictable story, and one or two reviewers were more lukewarm. Even so, it has quickly become one of the standout RPG launches of the autumn.
Try before you buy: a free demo of Final Fantasy Resonance is available on Xbox, so you can test the combat and the HD-2D look before committing. A Steam version follows on 23 October.
Game Pass: Dodo Duckie
Today’s Game Pass addition is Dodo Duckie, available to Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass members on Series X|S, PC and Cloud. You play as a duck with a special cap that lets you switch between 2D and 3D at will, using the shift in perspective to explore, solve puzzles and rescue your chicken friends. It is a light, family-friendly platformer, perfect for a short session between bigger games.
Gaelco Sports Collection: 90s arcade action
Retro fans should look at the Gaelco Sports Collection, released on console and PC as part of the QUByte Classics range. It bundles five arcade sports games from Gaelco, the Spanish studio that was a big name in 90s arcades. The focus is on fast reflexes and instant fun instead of complex simulation, which makes it a good pick for local multiplayer and quick nostalgic sessions.
The full list: all 10 Xbox games out today
| Game | Genre | Platforms / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Resonance | HD-2D turn-based JRPG | Series X|S, PC, Cloud; free demo |
| Dodo Duckie | 2D/3D puzzle platformer | Series X|S, PC, Cloud; Game Pass |
| Gaelco Sports Collection | Retro arcade sports compilation | Console, PC |
| Arcade Archives 2 Ace Driver Victory Lap | Arcade racing | Classic racer with new tracks and redesigned machines |
| Dreadway | Online co-op survival horror | Crafting, proximity voice chat, voice-driven interactions |
| Entwined: Strings of Deception | Detective mystery | Investigate the murder of inventor Christopher Edward |
| Moadra | Action-adventure | Combat, puzzles and hidden paths |
| Mortal Sin | Roguelike action | Procedural levels and hundreds of hand-crafted rooms |
| Spray Trace | Puzzle adventure | Paint tiles as a graffiti artist |
| Tidy Up the Flower Shop | Cosy puzzle | Put every flower back in its place before opening day |
The rest of today’s releases
Arcade Archives 2 Ace Driver Victory Lap revives a classic arcade racer, promising brand-new tracks, fully redesigned machines and high-impact courses. Dreadway is an online co-op survival horror game with crafting, terrifying monsters and proximity voice chat, where the way you talk to other players becomes part of the experience.
Mystery fans can try Entwined: Strings of Deception, in which Detective Karla Robbins investigates the brutal murder of famous inventor Christopher Edward in his own home. Moadra mixes challenging combat with puzzles and secret paths as you evolve the hero’s abilities and uncover a lost Neera heritage.
Mortal Sin drops players into a surreal, ever-shifting nightmare, with procedurally generated levels, randomised quests and hundreds of hand-crafted rooms keeping every run different. At the calmer end of the scale, Spray Trace has you guiding a graffiti artist and painting every tile along your path, and Tidy Up the Flower Shop is a relaxing puzzle game about putting a shop back in order the night before it opens.
Also today: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5
It is not a new release, but Cyberpunk 2077 fans have plenty to download. Update 2.5, also known as the Edgerunners 2 Update, arrives today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and Mac, with the Switch 2 version following in the coming days. Almost six years after launch, it is one of the game’s biggest content drops.
| Feature | What it adds |
|---|---|
| Cross-platform mods | Browse and install player-made mods from the in-game menu on console and PC |
| Dual-wielding | New Double Trouble perk lets V use two pistols or revolvers |
| New side quests | Clampdown (an Edgerunners 2 prequel) and a Night City guided tour |
| New radio station | HKGN 102.0 FM with tracks from the Edgerunners series |
| Console FOV slider | Adjust the field of view on Xbox and PlayStation |
| Customisation | Five new outfit sets and new skins for arm cyberware |
Good to know: achievements cannot be earned on console while playing from a modded save file, so keep a separate save if you are hunting Gamerscore.
Which one should you play first?
If you only pick up one game today, Final Fantasy Resonance is the obvious choice for RPG fans, and the free demo makes it an easy decision. Game Pass subscribers should download Dodo Duckie at no extra cost, while horror fans with a group of friends may want to try Dreadway. For something to play in short bursts, the Gaelco Sports Collection and Tidy Up the Flower Shop are good fits.
Looking further ahead, today’s releases are just a warm-up for a packed end to the year on Xbox. Our guide to every big Xbox Series X game coming in 2026 and 2027 covers the major launches still to come.
