Two More ‘Day One’ Releases Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass Over The Next Few Months

Xbox Game Pass has had a proper good start to October so far, with the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and a few other top notch titles all joining the service. It has got us excited for what’s next, so we’ve had a gander ahead and noticed two more games scheduled to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass.

The first of these is Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, which we knew was headed to Xbox Game Pass, we just didn’t know when! This is an open-world escape room game, a combo I didn’t think would work, but having watched the trailer, I think it could work. It’ll feature online and local couch co-op, making it a solid XGP title for hanging out with your pals.

The second game, FreeStyle Football 2, was revealed all the way back at Gamescom last year and is launching on Xbox Game Pass this December. It’s giving us vintage FIFA Street and Sega Soccer Slam vibes, so it’s well worth popping on your radar if you’re into footie.

So, here’s a look at the two newly confirmed day one Xbox Game Pass releases for 2026:

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (November 5)

Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School! Explore an all-new campus, escape life-threatening puzzle rooms, and unravel a conspiracy as old as the school itself — all before the bell rings. Play solo or grab a friend and start solving in online or local co-op.

Freestyle Football 2 is a fast-paced, 5v5 match-based online multiplayer soccer game. Each position has a unique role, and you’ll utilize a variety of strategies and skills to achieve victory with your team. Stylish play and unique characters transform the pitch into a stage.

How are you feeling about these two? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section.

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