Xbox Games With Gold Free Games October 2022 Are Live

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October is here, and that means the first wave of this month's Xbox Games with Gold lineup is available to claim now. Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members can now claim Windbound. It marks the first month where the Games with Gold lineup doesn't include original Xbox or Xbox 360 games, and there are only two games total to claim. Later this month, subscribers can grab Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition. Don't forget that one of September's freebies, Double Kick Heroes, is still up for grabs through October 15.

Though Microsoft announced the change to Games with Gold months ago, it's still a bit of a bummer to see Games with Gold freebies halved from four to two each month, especially since the backward-compatible titles were often more exciting than the Xbox One games.

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All month long subscribers will be able to grab Windbound, an adventure game set on the Forbidden Islands. In order for Kara to survive and thrive on this mysterious chain of islands, she needs to scour the lands for resources, craft weapons, and even build a makeshift boat to travel the seas. With harsh elements and an assortment of fantasy creatures roaming the lands, the Forbidden Islands is a dangerous yet beautiful sandbox. Windbound released in 2020 to mixed reviews, but anyone who likes survival-adventure games should give it a go.

Starting October 16, members can claim Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition, a strategy sim set during World War II. As the commander of a bomber crew (of course), it's your job to pick the right team members, prepare your