Xbox's October 2026 ID@Xbox Showcase delivered a fresh look at 21 games heading to Xbox Series X|S, PC and, in some cases, Xbox Game Pass. The lineup ranged from hand-drawn platformers and quirky indie adventures to psychological horror, tactical RPGs and remastered classics.
There are several dates worth marking, too. Arctic Eggs is available on Xbox Series X|S from October 20, Scramble Knights Online arrives on October 26, and Mouthwashing joins Xbox Game Pass on October 29. Looking further ahead, Croak, Drill Keeper and Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game are among the games confirmed for Game Pass in 2027.
Didn't catch the presentation? Here's the complete rundown of all 21 games featured during the October showcase, including their announced release windows, platforms and Game Pass details.
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Magenta Down — 2027
Magenta Down is a sci-fi survival adventure from 2 Ton Studios. Players explore a remote exoplanet while managing scarce supplies, injuries, and radiation exposure as they search for a way to save themselves and their crew.
The game is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027.
Croak — March 2027, Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Croak is a hand-drawn 2D precision platformer featuring challenging platforming sequences and boss fights. Its latest trailer offered another look at the game's movement and combat.
It launches in March 2027 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, including Xbox on PC, and will join Game Pass on day one. The game also supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
Mr. Records — Spring 2027
In Mr. Records, vinyl records transport players into worlds shaped by memories and emotions. The showcase featured gameplay from the game's Shine Level, offering a glimpse of its uplifting adventure.
It's coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in spring 2027.
Chronoscript: The Endless End — Summer 2027
Chronoscript: The Endless End combines exploration and action across two contrasting visual styles: a three-dimensional residence filled with manuscript pages and two-dimensional illustrated worlds contained within them.
Players will face the Ruined, explore the interconnected environments, and follow a story involving an immortal vampire and her editor. The game is scheduled for summer 2027.
Love Is A Roguelite — Fall 2027
Also known as LIAR, Love Is A Roguelite blends turn-based tactics, deck-building, and dating-sim mechanics in a procedurally generated love story.
The trailer introduced its characters and narrative while offering a look at how its different genres fit together. It's currently scheduled for fall 2027.
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Drill Keeper — Summer 2027
Drill Keeper combines deck-building with roguelike siege defence. Players protect mining operations on distant planets by building fortresses, laying traps and creating labyrinthine pathways to slow enemies.
As runs progress, players can develop powerful card synergies, manage resources and experiment with different heroes and factions. The game is coming to Xbox and PC, with a day-one Game Pass release planned for summer 2027.
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