The new Xbox Game Pass game of the first day for October 2023 is an interesting variation of the Battle Royale genre

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can enjoy Headbangers: Rhythm Royale for free when it launches as the game of the first day on October 31st. Official announcements for new Xbox Game Pass games are released approximately every two weeks, but release announcements inform fans in advance about when they can expect certain games in the subscription service.

With Gamescom taking place this week, there have been all sorts of release date announcements for Xbox Game Pass games. Specifically, October 2023 is going to be loaded with new Xbox Game Pass titles, as it was recently confirmed that the Xbox Series X version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be released on October 4th, while Jusant will be available on Xbox Game Pass on October 31st.

Jusant won't be alone when it joins the Xbox Game Pass lineup on October 31st. It will be accompanied by Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, a battle royale variant in the music/rhythm game genre. In Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, players compete against 29 others in various rhythm-based mini-games. According to the trailer description, players can sabotage their opponents with power-ups, and there will also be some character customization in the game. Overall, it looks like Headbangers: Rhythm Royale could offer an interesting multiplayer experience when it joins the Xbox Game Pass on October 31st.

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, Jusant, and the console version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide are not the only new games joining the Xbox Game Pass in October 2023. The major highlight for this month is definitely Forza Motorsport, the innovative new racing game from Turn 10 Studios. There hasn't been a new main installment in the Forza series since Forza Motorsport 7 in 2017, so it will be interesting to see if the new Forza Motorsport was worth the wait when it joins the Xbox Game Pass on October 3rd.

October 2023 promises a quite impressive selection of new Xbox Game Pass games, but September 2023 might be an even bigger month for the service. September 2023 kicks off with Starfield on September 6th and continues with other significant additions like Lies of P and Party Animals. In particular, Party Animals could be of interest to those who are interested in Headbangers: Rhythm Royale. So, multiplayer enthusiasts should have a lot to look forward to on the Xbox Game Pass in the coming months.