Exclusive Xbox Game Pass Title for October 2023 Faces Unexpected Setback
Highly anticipated day one Xbox Game Pass game for October 2023 faces significant release date setback, disappointing eager fans awaiting its arrival
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The release of Cities: Skylines 2 for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on console has been postponed until spring 2024. However, the PC version of the game will still be launching on October 24 and will be accessible to PC Game Pass subscribers.
In October 2023, there are still several thrilling games to anticipate, like Forza Motorsport and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The impending finalization of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard might also introduce more games, including classic Call of Duty titles, to the Xbox Game Pass service.
Unfortunately, console subscribers of Xbox Game Pass will have to wait longer for the Xbox Series X version of Cities: Skylines 2. Its release date has been postponed from October 24 to an unknown time in spring 2024. Despite this setback, Xbox Game Pass has been performing exceptionally well, delivering highly anticipated games such as Starfield and the critically acclaimed Lies of P.
The momentum of Xbox Game Pass will continue into October 2023 with a strong lineup of games. Notable titles like Forza Motorsport, the XCOM-inspired Lamplighters League, and the console version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide are all set to be released. Although the PC version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been available to Game Pass subscribers for some time, the console version has also faced a delay similar to Cities: Skylines 2.
PC Game Pass subscribers will still have access to play Cities: Skylines 2 as part of their subscription on October 24th, while Xbox console players will have to wait until spring 2024. The release date for Cities: Skylines 2 on consoles is being postponed to ensure that the game meets the quality standards set by the developers. This delay also affects the PlayStation version of the game.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers on console may be disappointed to hear about the delay of Cities: Skylines 2. However, there is still exciting news as there are numerous games to anticipate in October 2023. In addition to Forza Motorsport, The Lamplighters League, and the console version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to explore Gotham Knights, Mineko's Night Market, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, and Jusant.
It is highly likely that there will be more new Xbox Game Pass games in October 2023. Subscribers can anticipate seeing the complete list of new games for October 2023 in the upcoming month. Moreover, it's important for fans to keep in mind that the list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass will also be updated around the same time.
Despite the departure of certain games from Xbox Game Pass and the delayed release of the console version of Cities: Skylines 2, being an Xbox Game Pass subscriber remains an exhilarating experience. Not only are there numerous day one games to anticipate, but the imminent closure of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard may result in the addition of a multitude of games from the publisher to the service. This could potentially include esteemed titles such as the legacy Call of Duty games.
