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Outriders is coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC Oct. 19, supports crossplay

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Outriders Armor (Image credit: Square Enix)

What you need to know

  • Outriders is officially coming to the Microsoft Store through Xbox Game Pass for PC on Oct. 19, 2021.
  • The game will support cross progression between the Xbox and Microsoft Store versions of the game, and it will also support crossplay between all platforms as well.
  • Additional updates for Outriders are also coming soon, according to the official blog post regarding the move to Xbox Game Pass for PC.

In a brand new blog post, it has been announced that the popular RPG looter shooter Outriders is coming to the Microsoft Store on Oct. 19, 2021 through Xbox Game Pass for PC (and by extension, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Like other Xbox Game Pass for PC titles, players will be able to download, install, and play Outriders through the Microsoft Store on Oct. 19 and beyond.

It has also been confirmed that veteran players can transfer progress between Xbox consoles and the Microsoft Store version of the game on PC, meaning that you won't need to make a new character and start over as long as you're using the same Microsoft Account on your Xbox and your PC. Additionally, Outriders will also be updated with support for crossplay on all platforms, allowing all players to play with each other regardless of platform.

Source: Square Enix (Image credit: Source: Square Enix)

The blog post concluded with a tease that fans should "keep your eye on Outriders in the coming weeks" and that "some exciting updates are coming your way," suggesting that there will be new features and/or content announced for Outriders soon. Overall, Outriders is already one of the best Xbox shooters for fans of the looter shooter genre, so it's great to see that it's being improved with crossplay, cross progression, and more.

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Brendan Lowry
Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you'll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he's not writing or gaming, there's a good chance he's either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once. Follow him on X (Twitter).