Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Hits Xbox Game Pass October 29

Xbox's second Game Pass lineup for October 2026 includes a prominent role-playing game: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is scheduled to join the subscription catalog on October 29. That is a new Game Pass inclusion, not the game's first release on Xbox.

The date and eligible platforms come from Xbox Wire's October 20 Game Pass announcement, which also names psychological horror game Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and several smaller releases. The mix gives subscribers a useful choice between a story-driven blockbuster and shorter or more unusual experiences.

When does FF7 Remake Intergrade enter Xbox Game Pass?

Microsoft lists Thursday, October 29, 2026 for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. The official announcement specifies the following supported access options:

• Xbox Series X|S: included for eligible Game Pass members on the stated date.
• PC: included through the PC Game Pass offering and eligible subscription tiers.
• Cloud: Xbox lists cloud access as part of the arrival, subject to an eligible membership and the service's normal availability requirements.

The subscription tiers named for this game are Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass. Microsoft does not list the Essential tier for Intergrade in this wave's entry. Subscribers should confirm current catalog and regional eligibility in their own Xbox app before planning a download.

Is this the first Xbox release of Final Fantasy VII Remake?

No. The Intergrade version launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC earlier in 2026. The October news concerns subscription access, which can be an important distinction for people who have not bought the game outright.

The release includes the reimagined Midgar portion of the Final Fantasy VII story, plus additional Intergrade material. Square Enix's official launch trailer for Xbox and Switch 2 offers a look at the game's combat, cinematics and characters.

If the title has been sitting on your purchase wishlist, the subscription addition offers a way to try it without buying another standalone copy, provided you maintain an eligible subscription.

What kind of game is FF7 Remake Intergrade?

The remake revisits the story of Cloud Strife, a former soldier drawn into a conflict around Midgar, Shinra and a group resisting the corporation. It is not a simple one-to-one visual remaster of the original game. The combat mixes direct real-time action with tactical commands and party management.

That makes it different from traditional turn-based RPGs. Players who prefer action-heavy storytelling can engage with movement and attacks directly, while still using strategic choices to handle more difficult battles. The Intergrade package also introduces extra narrative material, including the Yuffie-focused episode.

For newcomers, it makes sense to approach the game as the first installment of a larger remake project rather than expecting the entire original Final Fantasy VII storyline to conclude here.

Other Xbox Game Pass additions in late October

Final Fantasy is the largest recognizable name in the announced batch, but Microsoft's update offers several different genres and dates.

• October 21: Sandustry enters Game Pass Premium on PC, having already been available through other applicable plans.
• October 22: Dodo Duckie arrives on cloud, Series X|S and PC, mixing two-dimensional and three-dimensional puzzle traversal.
• October 26: Scramble Knights Online enters Game Preview with day-one Game Pass availability.
• October 27: The Séance of Blake Manor brings an 1897-set supernatural detective story.
• October 29: Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and Terrible Lizards join the schedule alongside Intergrade.
• November 3: Pit of Goblin follows as a cooperative dungeon-horror experience.

Tier eligibility differs across the games. For instance, Xbox lists Terrible Lizards for Ultimate and PC Game Pass, rather than promising every new release to every subscription level.

What about Mouthwashing and the horror games?

For subscribers more interested in unsettling narratives than a long RPG, Mouthwashing is another noteworthy October 29 arrival. Xbox describes a psychological horror scenario involving a stranded crew aboard the Tulpar. The distinct theme and shorter-form horror appeal make it a natural counterpoint to Intergrade.

The Séance of Blake Manor, arriving October 27, takes a different approach by putting the player in the role of an investigator in a haunted hotel. Meanwhile, Terrible Lizards focuses on evasion and parkour rather than direct combat.

These differences matter if the goal is to select one game to start rather than download everything at once.

Should subscribers wait until October 29?

If you already pay for an eligible Game Pass tier and have not bought Intergrade, waiting for the announced catalog date makes sense. If you prefer permanent ownership or play frequently without an active subscription, a purchase may still have value. Microsoft has announced an inclusion date, not a guarantee that a title remains in the service forever.

Check the official Xbox Game Pass announcement for any last-minute availability changes, and browse GameLog News gaming coverage for related platform updates.

Bottom line: October 29 is the key date for FF7 Remake Intergrade subscribers on Xbox, PC and supported cloud access. The new wave is broader than one RPG, with horror and experimental indie games filling out the late-October calendar.