Scramble Knights Online Joins Game Pass in Game Preview

Scramble Knights Online launched on October 26, 2026, day one on Xbox Game Pass. The MMO-lite action RPG from Funktronic Labs arrives in Game Preview on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

Key Takeaways

• Scramble Knights Online launches on October 26, 2026, day one on Xbox Game Pass.
• Scramble Knights Online is available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Scramble Knights Online is an MMO-lite action RPG set in the shared kingdom of Terracott.
• Scramble Knights Online launches in Game Preview with the 1-Star area, about five hours of content, with more tiers planned.

Is Scramble Knights Online on Game Pass?

Yes. Scramble Knights Online launched on October 26, 2026, day one on Xbox Game Pass, available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. The game was confirmed for Game Pass during the ID@Xbox x IGN Showcase on October 20, alongside seven other day-one titles for 2026 and 2027.

The game is Funktronic Labs' first online multiplayer title at this scale. The studio was founded in 2013 by Eddie Lee and Kalin, both veterans of Q-Games, the Kyoto developer behind the PixelJunk series, and has released nine games across more than 16 platforms. Its most recent title, The Light Brigade from 2023, won a Best of 2023 award from Meta Quest. Scramble Knights Online marks a shift from that VR work to a persistent shared-world game.

Players take the role of a knight-in-training in the shared online kingdom of Terracott. The loop is straightforward: team up with friends, take on quests, conquer dungeons, slay monsters, discover rare loot, and return home to forge powerful new gear before setting out again. The bite-sized, Zelda-inspired quest structure is designed for short sessions with friends rather than long raids.

What is in the Scramble Knights Online Early Access launch?

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mble Knights Online launches in Game Preview, which is Xbox's early access programme. The October 26 build ships with the 1-Star area fully playable, representing roughly five hours of content. The full 1.0 release, planned after at least one year of Early Access development, will expand the game to at least 4-Star tiers of quests and areas, each tier taking longer than the last, for roughly 40 hours of unique content in total.

That Early Access framing matters for expectations. The launch build is a foundation, not the finished game, and Funktronic has said the game will grow through the Early Access period. For Game Pass members, the cost of trying it is zero beyond the subscription, which makes it an easy test. For non-subscribers, the studio indicated in June 2026 an expected price range of $15 to $20 at Early Access launch, though the final price should be confirmed on the store page.

The game also carries the Xbox Play Anywhere tag, so a purchase on Xbox or PC covers both platforms where applicable. Cloud play means members can try it without downloading the full game first, which suits a shared-world game where the first session is about learning the loop with friends.

What else joins Game Pass this week?

Scramble Knights Online opens a busy Game Pass week. The Seance of Blake Manor foll

ows on October 27, a supernatural detective mystery set in 1897 Ireland where players investigate the disappearance of a young woman at a remote hotel. On October 29, four more games arrive: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Mouthwashing, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the biggest name of the week, retelling the original story up to the escape from Midgar with the Yuffie-led EPISODE INTERmission included. Mouthwashing is a first-person horror title about the crew of a crashed cargo ship, while Terrible Lizards is a horror parkour game where players run from threats instead of fighting them. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a new take on the classic series starter.

Availability depends on tier. Scramble Knights Online is listed for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, not Premium, while some of the October 29 titles also reach Premium. Players should check their own tier in the Xbox app before planning a session, since tier lists vary by game. Our earlier Game Pass Wave 2 breakdown covered the wider October lineup, and Cyberpunk 2077 leads the new Xbox handheld games for players on handheld hardware.

Should you try Scramble Knights Online now?

For Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, trying Scramble Knights Online costs nothing extra, and the five-hour 1-Star area is enough to judge whether the shared-world loop clicks. The MMO-lite structure means solo play works, but the game is built around teaming up, so bringing friends makes the first session stronger.

Players who dislike early access games should wait. The full 1.0 release is at least a year away, and the content will grow over that period. For everyone else, Game Pass removes the purchase risk entirely.

Frequently asked questions

When does Scramble Knights Online release on Game Pass?

October 26, 2026, day one on Xbox Game Pass, in Game Preview.

Which Game Pass tiers get Scramble Knights Online?

Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

What kind of game is Scramble Knights Online?

An MMO-lite action RPG set in the shared kingdom of Terracott, where knights-in-training complete quests, clear dungeons, and forge gear.

How much content is in the Early Access launch?

The 1-Star area, about five hours of content. The full 1.0 release is planned with at least 4-Star tiers and roughly 40 hours in total.

Is Scramble Knights Online on PlayStation or Switch?

No. The Game Pass launch covers Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud. No PlayStation or Switch version has been announced for this launch.

Sources: Xbox Wire lineup via Niche Gamer, Pure Xbox, and Notebookcheck.

Images: Funktronic Labs / Xbox