Valor Mortis is on Xbox Game Pass from day one. It unlocks on October 13, 2026, for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. The PlayStation Store listing points to 11 AM PT, which is 11:30 PM IST. If you don’t have one of those two tiers, buying the Standard Edition costs $39.99.
Below are the unlock times for each region, the Game Pass tier you need, and whether subscribing costs less than buying.
Is Valor Mortis on Game Pass at Launch?
Yes. Lyrical Games confirmed day-one Game Pass availability in its official launch announcement during the Xbox Games Showcase in June. The game was later moved from September 24 to October 13, and the Game Pass deal stayed in place.
| Detail | Valor Mortis |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 13, 2026 |
| Game Pass | Day one, Ultimate and PC Game Pass |
| Developer | One More Level (Ghostrunner) |
| Publisher | Lyrical Games |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Xbox app, Steam), PS5 |
| Price | $39.99 Standard, $59.99 Deluxe |
| Mode | Single-player only |
| Early access | None |
Valor Mortis Release Time on Game Pass
The PlayStation Store lists a launch time of 11 AM PT on October 13, as reported in Insider Gaming’s release time breakdown. Xbox hasn’t posted a separate unlock time, so expect the Game Pass version around the same hour.
| Region | Release time |
|---|---|
| India (IST) | 11:30 PM, Oct 13 |
| US Pacific (PT) | 11 AM, Oct 13 |
| US Eastern (ET) | 2 PM, Oct 13 |
| UK (BST) | 7 PM, Oct 13 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 8 PM, Oct 13 |
| Japan and Korea | 2 to 3 AM, Oct 14 |
| Eastern Australia | 5 AM, Oct 14 |
Players in India and most of Asia get it late at night or early the next morning. Another October launch got the same treatment in our Star Wars Galactic Racer release time guide.
Which Game Pass Tier Do You Need for Valor Mortis?
You need Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox, or PC Game Pass if you only play on PC. Reports of the launch name only these two tiers. Lower tiers such as Essential and Premium don’t get third-party games on day one.
| Tier | US price per month | Valor Mortis on day one |
|---|---|---|
| Game Pass Ultimate | $22.99 | Yes (console and PC) |
| PC Game Pass | $13.99 | Yes (PC only) |
| Game Pass Premium | Not changed in April 2026 | Not listed |
| Game Pass Essential | Not changed in April 2026 | Not listed |
The Ultimate and PC Game Pass prices come from the April 2026 Game Pass price cut. UK, EU and other regions have their own prices.
The Xbox version supports Xbox Play Anywhere. Your saves can carry between an Xbox console and a Windows PC.
Game Pass vs Buying Valor Mortis: Which Costs Less?
For most players, one month of Game Pass costs less than buying the game. Pure Xbox reports that the story runs about 20 hours, so you can finish it inside a single month.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| PC Game Pass, 1 month | $13.99 | Base game on PC while subscribed |
| Game Pass Ultimate, 1 month | $22.99 | Base game on Xbox and PC while subscribed |
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | Base game, yours to keep |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 | Base game, weapon skin packs, 2027 story DLC |
Buying makes more sense if you plan to replay it later or want the story DLC. Physical copies are also listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What Game Pass Does Not Include
Game Pass gives you the base game only. The Deluxe Edition extras are a separate purchase:
- La Grande Armée weapon skin pack
- Three more weapon skin packs, planned between fall 2026 and fall 2027
- A major story DLC planned for 2027
There are no pre-orders for any edition. Free updates are planned in the weeks after launch.
Can You Play Valor Mortis With Xbox Cloud Gaming?
This isn’t confirmed. Neither the publisher nor Xbox has said whether Valor Mortis will stream through Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one. Xbox has been careful with cloud claims lately and recently denied a GTA 6 cloud gaming exclusivity report. Check the game’s Xbox Store page for the cloud icon on launch day.
Why Valor Mortis Moved to October 13
The game was first set for September 24. It moved about three weeks later so it wouldn’t launch against September’s big releases. In September, Lyrical Games also set the price at $39.99 instead of full price and pointed to a crowded fall lineup.
PC players who don’t use Game Pass can buy it on Steam. Microsoft hasn’t pulled back from Valve’s store either, despite rumors that Xbox was quitting Steam.
Will Valor Mortis Stay on Game Pass?
No leave date has been announced. Third-party games join Game Pass under time-limited deals, and Microsoft usually gives about two weeks’ notice before a game leaves.
In September, a leak claimed Game Pass would drop day-one games in 2027. In a statement to Forbes, Xbox said there are “no changes to previously announced games coming to Game Pass Ultimate on day one.” Valor Mortis was announced for Game Pass in June, so its launch plan isn’t affected.
FAQ
Is Valor Mortis free on Game Pass?
It costs nothing extra if you have Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. The game unlocks on October 13, 2026. You play it for as long as you stay subscribed and it stays in the library. Deluxe Edition content, including the 2027 story DLC, is a separate purchase.
What time does Valor Mortis release in India?
Valor Mortis releases at 11:30 PM IST on October 13, 2026. That matches the 11 AM PT time on the PlayStation Store listing. Xbox hasn’t posted a separate time. Game Pass players in India should expect it around the same hour.
Is Valor Mortis on PS Plus?
Beebom reports that PS Plus members can try it at launch. Sony and the publisher haven’t confirmed this on an official page we could check. Valor Mortis is a paid PS5 release at $39.99, and it isn’t part of the PS Plus Extra catalog at launch.
Does Valor Mortis have early access on Game Pass?
No. There is no early access and no pre-order on any platform. Everyone gets the game at the same time on October 13. A Steam demo ran earlier in 2026, but it’s no longer available.
Is Valor Mortis multiplayer?
No. Valor Mortis is a single-player, first-person soulslike set in a supernatural version of Napoleonic Europe. You play as William, a resurrected soldier, and Vincent Cassel voices Napoleon.
