In this second half of October, Xbox is transforming its store into a haunted house… good deals. On the occasion of the Shocktober event, no less than 1196 games and downloadable content show dramatic reductions, some reaching up to -90%. Enough to offer players a terrifying catalog of diversity and irresistible price.
This annual promotional operation, now well established in the calendar of Xbox players, takes on a particular magnitude this year. From recent blockbusters to cult titles from the past, including generous bundles, this 2025 edition ticks all the boxes: accessibility, variety, and above all massive savings.
Recent hits for the price of a coffee
What is striking this year is the presence of many major titles at ridiculously low prices. There is no longer any question of old licenses at the end of their life: several recently released games are affected by discounts that are dizzying.
Alan Wake Remastered is displayed at €4.49an almost symbolic price for immersing yourself in the dark world of the tormented novelist. Control Ultimate Editionin its version optimized for Xbox Series €3.99either 90% off on a game praised for its artistic direction and labyrinthine storytelling.
On the action side, fans of organized chaos can rush to Gotham Knights: Deluxe has €9.49 (instead of €94.99), or Mass Effect: Legendary Editionavailable for €6.99the entire Shepard trilogy remastered at a low price.
Even Alan Wake 2still hot on the shelves, sees its price drop to €17.99a godsend for those who have not yet delved into its long-awaited sequel.
An eclectic selection for all player profiles
The interest of Shocktober is not limited to AAA. The store is also full of independent games, confidential horror titles or revisited classics, often offered at less than 10 €. This diversity allows all player profiles to find what they are looking for, whether they are looking for a quick thrill, a dense RPG or an original platformer.
A few nuggets to point out:
- Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition has €17.49 (-75%)
- Metro Exodus Gold Edition has €5.99 (-85%)
- Resident Evil 4 (remake) has €19.99 (-50%)
- Dragon Age: Inquisition – GOTY has €9.99 (-75%)
- Batman: Arkham Knight – Premium has €7.49 (-85%)
Also note the presence of very complete bundles, such as Borderlands: The Handsome Collection has €9.99Or The Crew Motorfest: Cross-Gen bundle has €19.99.
How to take advantage of the Shocktober offer and until when?
Discreetly launched on October 16, 2025Operation Shocktober is expected to remain active until the end of the month, coinciding with Halloween festivities. Microsoft does not communicate a precise end date, but previous editions ended around October 31.
Players can access all promotions by logging in directly to the Microsoft Storevia their console or browser. A section dedicated to Halloween promotions groups offers by category: horror games, blockbusters, indies, expansions, etc.
It is also possible to filter by discount level, a good way to quickly spot the most massive reductions. As an indication, more than 300 titles benefit from a reduction of more than 75%, a figure rarely reached during classic promotional periods.