5 Xbox Games Releasing In October You Officially Can't Miss
Xbox owners are getting some bit games in October, including Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Xbox owners are getting some bit games in October, including Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
The short version
- Xbox’s tough 2026 continued in September with another round of shake-ups that left fans little to be optimistic about.
- Layoffs and studio departures have made the future of Microsoft’s gaming brand unclear as its focus tightens around major IP.
- Considering the grim vibe, October has become a crucial month for Xbox.
What happened
Two major first-party releases, plus a slew of promising Xbox Game Pass additions, will need to impress players enough to keep looking forward to Project Helix . Though Microsoft is fighting an uphill battle, it does have some much-needed help in October.
Why it matters
Gears of War and Call of Duty will co-headline Xbox’s healthiest month so far this year, at least when it comes to new games.
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