Xbox Game Pass November: 4 New Games Nov 2-5

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service from Microsoft that gives members a rotating library of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud streaming for a monthly fee. In the first week of November 2026, Game Pass adds four games in four days: Gravhounds on November 2, Pit of Goblin on November 3, Void/Breaker 1.0 on November 4, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School on November 5. All four arrive on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud for Ultimate and PC members, with Void/Breaker also listed for Premium members, and none of them has an Xbox One version.

Key Takeaways

• Xbox Game Pass adds Gravhounds on November 2, 2026, Pit of Goblin on November 3, 2026, Void/Breaker 1.0 on November 4, 2026, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School on November 5, 2026.
• Gravhounds joins Xbox Game Pass in Game Preview on November 2, 2026, as a 1-4 player co-op action builder about dogs building bases.
• Pit of Goblin joins Xbox Game Pass day-one on November 3, 2026, as a co-op horror dungeon crawler leaving early access.
• Void/Breaker 1.0 joins Xbox Game Pass on November 4, 2026, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School joins Xbox Game Pass on November 5, 2026, with local co-op.
• None of the November 2026 Xbox Game Pass additions has an Xbox One version; all four run on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud.

Gravhounds joins Game Pass in Game Preview on November 2, 2026. Image: Gravhounds developer / Gematsu.

What games join Xbox Game Pass in November 2026?

Xbox Game Pass adds four games from November 2 to November 5, 2026: Gravhounds, Pit of Goblin, Void/Breaker 1.0, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, all on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud for Ultimate and PC members. This is the first wave of November, not the full month: Microsoft has not announced a second November wave yet, and more titles are expected later in the month. For now, the week-one run is a compact, varied set covering co-op building, horror crawling, roguelike shooting, and puzzle solving.

The platform detail deserves attention. None of the four games has an Xbox One version, which continues Microsoft's shift toward current-generation hardware for new Game Pass additions. Xbox One owners can still play via Cloud, where available, but there is no native Xbox One download for any of these titles. That caveat is easy to miss in roundups that list platforms loosely, and it matters most for players still on last-generation consoles.

Game	Game Pass date	Platforms	Tiers
Gravhounds (Game Preview)	November 2, 2026	Series X|S, PC, Cloud	Ultimate, PC
Pit of Goblin (day-one)	November 3, 2026	Series X|S, PC, Cloud	Ultimate, PC
Void/Breaker 1.0	November 4, 2026	Series X|S, PC, Cloud	Ultimate, PC, Premium
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School	November 5, 2026	Series X|S, PC, Cloud	Ultimate, PC

What is Gravhounds, out November 2?

Gravhounds is a 1-4 player co-op action builder in which dogs build bases and defend them, joining Xbox Game Pass in Game Preview on November 2, 2026. The premise is deliberately playful: players take on the role of dogs, gather resources, build defences, and fight off threats together. Co-op is the core of the game, with one to four players working as a team, which makes it a natural pick for a Game Pass evening with friends.

Game Preview status is the caveat to note. Gravhounds is not a finished release: it is an in-development game on Game Pass, and players should expect updates, balance changes, and possible rough edges. That is normal for Game Preview, and it also means early players can shape the game with feedback. Anyone who dislikes unfinished games should wait for a later build, but co-op groups looking for something new on November 2 will find Gravhounds ready to try at no extra cost beyond their subscription.

What is Pit of Goblin, out November 3?

Pit of Goblin is a co-op horror dungeon crawler that joins Xbox Game Pass day-one on November 3, 2026, as it leaves early access. The day-one label means Game Pass members get the game on its full release date, not weeks later, and the exit from early access means the launch version is the finished game rather than a preview build. Horror dungeon crawling with friends is a crowded genre, but the combination of co-op play and a full launch on Game Pass gives Pit of Goblin a clear shot at an audience.

For players who tried Pit of Goblin during early access on PC, the Game Pass launch is the console debut and the 1.0 milestone in one. Dungeon crawlers live or die on replay value, enemy variety, and loot, and the full release is where those systems should feel complete. Game Pass members can test that claim without buying the game, which is the service's main strength for a genre where word of mouth spreads fast.

Void/Breaker 1.0 reaches Game Pass on November 4, 2026. Image: Sloclap / GamingBolt.

What is Void/Breaker 1.0, out November 4?

Void/Breaker 1.0 is a high-velocity roguelike shooter that joins Xbox Game Pass on November 4, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. The 1.0 tag marks the full release after an early access period, and the game is listed for Ultimate, PC, and Premium members, which is broader tier coverage than the other three week-one titles. Roguelike shooters depend on speed, weapon variety, and run-to-run progression, and Void/Breaker pitches itself on pace above all else.

The Premium inclusion is worth flagging. Pure Xbox lists Void/Breaker for Premium as well as Ultimate and PC, while the other November 2-5 titles are listed for Ultimate and PC only. Premium members who want to try the week's releases should start with Void/Breaker on November 4, since it is the one title in this wave confirmed for their tier. Tier details can change, so members should check the Game Pass app on the day if unsure.

What is Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, out November 5?

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is an open-world escape-room puzzle game with local co-op, joining Xbox Game Pass on November 5, 2026. The sequel expands the original Escape Academy's puzzle-school setting into an open world, letting players explore a campus, find puzzles, and solve escape rooms at their own pace. Local co-op means two players can solve puzzles together on one screen, which suits the game's cooperative design.

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School arrives on Game Pass November 5, 2026. Image: Coin Crew Games / Game Informer.

Escape Academy 2 closes the week-one wave with the most accessible entry point. Puzzle games need no twitch skill and no long sessions, so it is an easy recommendation for players who want something calmer after the week's action and horror releases. The open-world structure is the main change from the first game, which was more linear, and Game Pass members can judge whether that freedom helps or dilutes the puzzle design without paying separately.

What else arrives on Game Pass later in November?

Later in November 2026, Xbox Game Pass adds Football Manager 27 and Warhammer Survivors on November 10, 2026, and Thronefall on November 11, 2026. Those titles are context for the month, not part of the November 2-5 wave, and they show that November has more to come after the first week. Football Manager 27 deserves a separate note: its free full-game trial runs until November 3, 2026, which is a different offer from its Game Pass arrival on November 10, so players should not confuse the two dates.

A second November wave has not been announced yet. Microsoft typically reveals Game Pass additions in two waves per month, so a mid-November announcement should follow. Until then, the November 2-5 wave plus the November 10-11 titles are the confirmed November lineup. Players who track departures should also check our Game Pass leaving list, since games leaving the service on October 31, 2026 affect what stays playable.

Recent Game Pass additions put this wave in context. Final Fantasy VII Remake joining Game Pass was a headline addition for RPG fans, and Plants vs Zombies Replanted joining Game Pass gave the service a lighter, family-friendly option. The November 2-5 wave is smaller in scale but broader in genre, which is a sensible follow-up: four different kinds of game in four days, all playable on console, PC, and cloud.

Frequently asked questions

What games join Xbox Game Pass on November 2-5, 2026?

Gravhounds on November 2, Pit of Goblin on November 3, Void/Breaker 1.0 on November 4, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School on November 5, 2026.

Do the November Game Pass games work on Xbox One?

No. None of the November additions has an Xbox One version. They run on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud.

Is Gravhounds a finished game on Game Pass?

No. Gravhounds joins Game Pass in Game Preview, meaning it is still in development and will receive updates.

Is Pit of Goblin a day-one Game Pass release?

Yes. Pit of Goblin joins Game Pass day-one on November 3, 2026, as it leaves early access.

Has Microsoft announced a second November Game Pass wave?

No. A second November wave has not been announced yet, though more titles are expected later in the month.

Sources

• Pure Xbox: Xbox Game Pass, all games coming soon in November 2026
• GameRant: Xbox Game Pass November 2026 games
• Pixel Herald: Xbox Game Pass November 2026, seven games confirmed, none on Xbox One
• Xbox Wire, October 30, 2026, "Next Week on Xbox" (via Pure Xbox and GameRant roundups)

Screenshots: Gravhounds developer, Coin Crew Games, Sloclap.