Xbox Game Pass & Play Anywhere

Valor Mortis is a day-one Game Pass release. That single fact changes the buying advice for roughly half the people looking at this game, so it is worth being precise about what it does and does not include.

Yes, day one, on Ultimate. The publisher announced the Game Pass inclusion alongside the release date in June 2026 and it has survived the delay to October 13. There is no catch in the sense people usually suspect: no discounted-but-not-full version, no streaming-only build, and no window where subscribers have to wait.

What Game Pass does not give you is time. The publisher has stated plainly that there is no early access, so nobody plays this before the unlock. If you were hoping a subscription would let you start a day early, it will not.

The second thing worth knowing is Xbox Play Anywhere. Valor Mortis supports it, which means a digital purchase runs on both an Xbox Series console and a Windows PC under one licence, with one save file shared between them. For a soulslike that is a genuinely useful feature: start a boss attempt on the TV, finish the fight on a laptop.

If you are not on Game Pass and not on Xbox, none of this helps you. On PlayStation 5 there is no equivalent subscription route, and the standard edition is $39.99. See the price and editions breakdown for the full comparison.

Day one: Yes — confirmed
Tier required: Game Pass Ultimate
Early access: None
PC Game Pass: Included with Ultimate
Play Anywhere: Supported
Leaves the service: No date. Microsoft has not published an exit window, and first-party-style day-one titles typically stay for at least a year.

One thing to check before you cancel anything

A Game Pass copy and a purchased copy do not share save data on console. If you intend to buy the game later, check whether your progress carries before you let the subscription lapse. Play Anywhere covers Xbox and PC, not Game Pass and retail.

Official links

Valor Mortis on the Xbox Store Steam store page PlayStation Store

Support email for the publisher: support@omlgames.com

Game Pass questions

Is Valor Mortis on Xbox Game Pass at launch?

Yes. It joins on day one as part of Game Pass Ultimate, confirmed by the publisher at announcement. There is no separate paid tier and no way to play it earlier.

Which Game Pass tier do I need?

Ultimate. Day-one releases are an Ultimate benefit. If you are on a lower tier you will need to upgrade or buy the game separately, and the standard edition is $39.99.

Does Game Pass on PC include it?

Yes. Game Pass Ultimate covers both console and PC, and Valor Mortis supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so a digital copy carries a single save between an Xbox and a Windows PC.

Can I play it earlier through Game Pass?

No. The publisher has confirmed there is no early access of any kind. Game Pass subscribers and paying customers unlock at the same instant, 11:00 AM PT on October 13, 2026.

Where to go next

Price & editionsWhat the $20 Deluxe premium actually buys, and when it is worth it.System requirementsThe published PC spec, plus what the numbers do not tell you.Release timesThe unlock instant in thirteen zones, including yours.

Valor Mortis Guide & Wiki is an independent fan resource and is not affiliated with Xbox, Microsoft or the game's publisher. Confirmed marks everything above that the publisher has stated directly.