3 Game Pass Games You Need This Weekend — Frostpunk 2, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 & Clair Obscur
Name a better way to spend a weekend than gaming. I dare you. If you still have Xbox Game Pass, this weekend (Oct. 17–19, 2025) offers a mix of strategy, anime fighting, and a talked-about 2025 RPG — plus a couple of other new and incoming titles to keep an eye on.
Frostpunk 2
Developer / publisher: 11 bit studios.
Genre: City-building / survival strategy.
Why it’s here: Released in late 2024, Frostpunk 2 puts you in charge of a society trying to survive in an endless winter. You build and manage a city, but crucially you must also keep it warm. The game is known for forcing difficult moral decisions — for example, weighing policies like child labor or mass graves — as part of its survival mechanics. If you’re feeling the autumn chill, this one matches the mood.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Developer / publisher: Dimps / Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Release year: 2016.
Genre: Anime fighting / action RPG.
Why it’s here: Xenoverse 2 centers on a custom-created character who joins Dragon Ball characters to fix time distortions. Missions revisit classic arcs — for instance, you can face Great Ape Nappa during the Saiyan Saga or fight Frieza alongside Cooler on Namek. The core loop combines online features, character progression, and familiar Dragon Ball combat, making it a solid pick if you want accessible fighting with nostalgic set pieces.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Developer / publisher: Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive.
Genre: RPG with hybrid combat.
Why it’s here: This 2025 RPG mixes real-time parrying with turn-based tactics. The result is a combat system that tests both reflexes and planning. The game features a strong ensemble cast and a narrative that many players and critics have praised. On the other hand, some players report that the first two acts are tightly guided while the third act becomes more open-ended, which changes the pacing and structure.
Quick context and other notes
Also available around this date: Keeper launched recently as an indie release, and The Outer Worlds 2 is scheduled to arrive later in October 2025. Meanwhile, subscription pricing has shifted for some users — Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is priced at about $30 per month for many subscribers — so if you’re reconsidering your plan, there are official guides on how to change or cancel your subscription.
Which to pick this weekend
If you want something slow and contemplative, try Frostpunk 2. For casual, replayable fights and Dragon Ball fan service, go with Xenoverse 2. If you want a recent RPG that blends action and tactics, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the one to test. All three are currently highlighted on Game Pass, so you can jump in without extra purchase during the weekend window.
Happy gaming — and yes, you can finish at least one of these by Monday if you’re focused. Have fun.
