October is shaping up to be a great month for Xbox gamers and Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with two massive sales currently offering deals on hundreds of fantastic games. However, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers currently have access to an exclusive sale offering even more exciting deals on both Xbox classics and indie adventures.

Digital editions of console games have often proved more expensive than their physical or PC counterparts, with prices further inflated by numerous special and deluxe editions. However, digital marketplaces are increasingly following Steam’s example by providing more regular sales offering a multitude of games at eye-catching prices. With Halloween just around the corner, Xbox gamers can now prepare for the spooky season with massive discounts of up to 90% during the Xbox Shocktober sale. Until October 31, gamers can make the most of over 300 discounts on classic horror titles such as Amnesia, Alan Wake, and Little Nightmares, along with newer releases like the remakes of Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space.

The Best Games On Xbox Game Pass (November 2024)

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Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the Ultimate, Standard, and Core tiers are in for an extra treat with an exclusive sale featuring up to 75% off on an additional 91 games and add-ons. These deals can be found under the special “Deals with Game Pass Ultimate” section after navigating to the “Deals” tab on the Xbox store app. Notable discounts include the evolutionary ape adventure Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey for $9.99 (75% off), Ubisoft’s action-adventure game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for $23.99 (40% off), and NieR:Automata BECOME AS GODS Edition for $15.99 (60% off).

Highlights From The Three Major Xbox Sales

Xbox is also offering an extra Publisher Spotlight Sale, ending on October 28, with huge deals on massive games from EA and other publishers like Wargaming. Fans of shooters, sports, action, and racing games should all be able to find some items of interest, with highlights including Battlefield 2042 for $6.99 (90% off), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for $27.99 (60% off), and F1 24 for $34.99 (50% off). Prices have also been halved on an impressive range of add-ons for games including World of Warships, World of Tanks, and The Sims 4.

Xbox Game Pass has proved to be one of Xbox’s most successful ventures, with over 34 million subscribers in 2024. For $19.99 per month, subscription to Game Pass Ultimate not only offers exclusive deals such as those mentioned here, but also grants access to both online multiplayer and a continually updated library of hundreds of Xbox titles, from original Xbox classics to day one releases.