Here’s all we know about Microsoft’s Xbox Games with Gold for October 2021.

While Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service has somewhat eclipsed the long-running Games With Gold program, if you’re an Xbox Live Gold member then there are plenty of reasons to keep an eye on the lineup.

For one, Games with Gold don’t cycle out – as long as you’re subscribed, they’re yours, and for another, they usually include a pair of backward compatible titles from the Xbox 360 or original Xbox to get you feeling all nostalgic.

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What are the Games With Gold October 2021?

As per Microsoft’s latest blog post, here are your Games with Gold for October:

Aaero (October 1 – 31)

Speed through stunning environments, tracing ribbons of light, and fighting epic boss battles, all to an incredibly licensed soundtrack. Featuring music from Noisia, Flux Pavilion, Katy B, The Prototypes, Neosignal, and more, feel the groove and release the energy that lives in the music.

Hover (October 16 – November 15)

In a futuristic 3D open world, join a group of young rebels, the Gamers, and fight against oppressing laws while performing incredible tricks and combos. Equipped with high-tech gear allowing for amazing jumps and speed, help the citizenry, and find a way to reach the Orbital Station.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (October 1 – 15)

Step into the shadows of the hell house to vanquish your old-nemesis, Dracula. With 6-player co-op, select your fan-favorite vampire hunters from across the entire series to return Dracula to his eternal slumber.

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (October 16 – 31)

Set three months after the destruction of Racoon City, help Claire Redfield travel to Europe to search for her missing brother, Chris. Infiltrate the Paris laboratory of the Umbrella Corporation and survive the zombie horde that awaits.

When will Games With Gold for October be revealed?

Whereas PS Plus games are announced on the last Wednesday of the month (at least usually), Games With Gold reveals can happen at any time – even late at night or at weekends.

You can usually find the reveal posted by Xbox Live’s Director of Programming, Major Nelson on his Twitter account as well as his blog.

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