Which Game Pass plans are listed?
The October announcement names Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for this game. It does not list Game Pass Premium or Game Pass Essential for Beyond These Stars. Verify your account’s current entitlement in the Xbox app before paying for a subscription.
Does Game Pass mean Xbox console or cloud support?
The announcement marks this title as PC. That entry does not establish Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One or cloud availability. Xbox branding alone is not a device compatibility guarantee; our Xbox guide explains the platform distinction.
Before you download
Search for the exact title Beyond These Stars in the Xbox app on Windows. Confirm the publisher, compatible devices and your subscription entitlement on the product page. Follow the app’s install option when it becomes available; this guide does not promise preload access or a global unlock hour.
Why do launch dates differ?
Xbox Wire schedules the PC release for October 16. The developer website displays October 17 in New Zealand time. Check our release-date guide and the live store rather than treating a regional date as an exact worldwide unlock time.
Where to begin after installation
Build a small settlement before expanding production. Our beginner guide covers initial needs, while the storage and supply-chain guides help you trace blocked inputs and outputs. These guides explain documented systems and do not claim a tested optimal build order.
Sources & research scope
Game information on this page comes from the sources recorded in the dated research. Publisher-hosted wiki entries are community-maintained, and review judgments remain attributed to their writers. Planning advice applies those documented systems and does not claim personal playtesting.
- Xbox Wire: October 2026 Game Pass announcementOctober 7 announcement; checked October 15, 2026. Lists Beyond These Stars for PC on October 16.
- Official developer game pageDeveloper overview and regional launch date; checked October 15, 2026.