Seven New Xbox Games Launch October 20, Led by Co-Op Adventure We Were Here Tomorrow
Seven games arrive on Xbox today, October 20, with We Were Here Tomorrow leading the lineup and Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode opening in early access.
Seven new games are arriving on Xbox today, October 20, and a co-op adventure is the one getting the most attention. Pure Xbox picks We Were Here Tomorrow, the latest entry in the We Were Here series, as the standout of the day. The same day also brings early access to a new mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Key facts
- Seven new Xbox games are listed for release on October 20.
- We Were Here Tomorrow is the headline title, a co-op adventure.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode starts early access today.
- No new Xbox Game Pass games were scheduled at the time of writing.
The full list for October 20
Here are the seven games, with the descriptions given in the source:
- We Were Here Tomorrow: You and a partner are trapped beneath the ice of Antarctica after an expedition to rescue fellow Explorers. You wake up inside the mysterious Norček Industries facility with little memory of what happened.
- Candlemates: You control two enchanted candles and push fire stones onto matching braziers. Each candle has a limited number of moves.
- Christmas Across America Collector's Edition: A winter-themed adventure about creating traditions and finding hidden treasures.
- Cruise Adventure: Hidden Journey Collector's Edition: A honeymoon voyage aboard a luxurious liner.
- Elite Sports Gaming Football: Described as ESG Football 27, with Head-to-Head play, 11v11 team matches and a mode for building your own player.
- Family Journey: Hidden Across The World Collector's Edition: A hidden-object game with 60 scenes inspired by real-world cities and landmarks.
- Pixel Solo Ops: A retro-inspired 2D action-platformer in which a lone elite soldier goes on a rescue mission behind enemy lines.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ early access
Separately from the seven new releases, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 gets early access to its DMZ mode today. The source lists it for Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud. It describes the mode with the tagline "Fight. Loot. Survive." and says players can take on story missions, face new threats and earn rewards.
Platforms and Game Pass
The source only confirms platforms for the Modern Warfare 4 DMZ early access. It doesn't give a platform breakdown for the seven new games, so check each game's Xbox Store page for console and PC availability.
Pure Xbox says no new Game Pass releases were scheduled for today when it wrote the article. It expects an announcement within a few hours about what is coming to Game Pass for the rest of October, so a surprise addition to today's lineup is possible but not confirmed.
What it means for you
If you want a game to play with a partner, We Were Here Tomorrow is the one the source flags as the big co-op release. Check the Xbox Store for platform support and prices before buying. Keep an eye out for the Game Pass announcement for the rest of October.
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Quick answers
Are any of today's new Xbox games on Game Pass?
Not according to the source. No new Game Pass releases were scheduled at the time of writing, though an announcement about the rest of October was expected within hours.
What is the biggest Xbox release on October 20?
Pure Xbox highlights We Were Here Tomorrow, the next co-op adventure in the We Were Here series, as the spotlight game of the day.
When does DMZ early access start in Modern Warfare 4?
It begins on October 20. The source lists it for Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud.
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