Last updated: 5 September 2026
Is Valor Mortis on Xbox Game Pass?
Short answer: yes. Valor Mortis is confirmed for day-one release on Xbox Game Pass when it launches October 13, 2026. Here's what that actually covers, and what's known (and not known) about PlayStation Plus.
01Xbox Game Pass: Confirmed Day One
Publisher Lyrical Games and developer One More Level confirmed Valor Mortis for Xbox Game Pass from its very first release-date announcement in June 2026, and that day-one status was reiterated again in press materials for the game's October 13, 2026 launch.
That means subscribers can play the full game the moment it releases without buying it separately on Xbox Series X|S — the platform the publisher's own press releases specifically name for day-one Game Pass access. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions typically mirror the console catalog on the same day for a title like this, but the announcements reviewed for this guide named the Xbox console specifically rather than confirming PC Game Pass in so many words — check the Game Pass app closer to October 13, 2026 if you're planning to play exclusively through PC Game Pass.
02What This Means If You Already Subscribe
If you have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription that includes the PC or console game catalog (commonly the Ultimate tier, though check your specific plan's catalog access), Valor Mortis should be available to install and play from launch day, October 13, 2026, at no extra cost beyond your subscription.
If you'd rather own the game outright — for example, to keep playing after canceling a subscription — it will also be sold as a standalone purchase on Steam, PlayStation Store, and the Xbox/Microsoft Store, all on the same October 13 date.
03PlayStation Plus: No Confirmation Either Way
As of the information available ahead of launch, there's no announcement of Valor Mortis coming to PlayStation Plus's Game Catalog or Extra/Premium tiers alongside its October 13, 2026 release. PS5 players should plan on buying the game outright at launch unless Sony or Lyrical Games announces otherwise.
This isn't unusual — day-one Game Pass deals are typically negotiated exclusively with Microsoft for a title's initial release, and a later PS Plus addition (if it happens at all) would likely come well after launch, the way it does for many third-party games.
FAQ
Is Valor Mortis coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one?
Yes. It's confirmed for day-one release on Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S when the game launches October 13, 2026. PC Game Pass access wasn't spelled out by name in the official announcements, though it typically mirrors console availability for titles like this.
Is Valor Mortis on PS Plus?
There's no confirmation of a PlayStation Plus release alongside launch. PS5 players should expect to purchase the game separately on October 13, 2026 unless an announcement changes that.
Do I need Game Pass Ultimate to play Valor Mortis for free?
You need a Game Pass tier that includes the console or PC game catalog — Ultimate is the safest option, but check your specific subscription's catalog access, since tier names and inclusions can change.
Can I still buy Valor Mortis instead of using Game Pass?
Yes — it releases as a standalone purchase on Steam, PlayStation Store, and the Xbox/Microsoft Store on October 13, 2026, alongside its Game Pass availability.
Will Valor Mortis leave Game Pass at some point?
That hasn't been announced. Game Pass titles are typically added for a limited licensing window rather than permanently, but no removal date has been given for Valor Mortis.
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