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Keeper: Global Launch Times for Xbox Game Pass Day-One Release

Microsoft is preparing to launch Keeper, Double Fine`s newest creation, as a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass. For all players eager to begin their adventure, the official worldwide launch schedule for its release on Friday, October 17, has been unveiled. The game will become available simultaneously across all global regions, commencing at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET.

Official Keeper Launch Schedule (Xbox Series X|S and PC)

October 17:

  • 8 AM Pacific Time (PT)
  • 9 AM Central Standard Time (CST)
  • 11 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
  • 12 PM Brasília Time (BRT)
  • 4 PM British Summer Time (BST)
  • 5 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST)

October 18:

  • Midnight Japan Standard Time (JST)
  • 2 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
  • 4 AM New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)

For individuals who are not subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or prefer to purchase the title outright, Keeper will be available for purchase at an estimated price of $30 USD. Please note that regional pricing may vary.

In related news, Microsoft and Double Fine have introduced a new dynamic background themed around Keeper, specifically for users on Xbox Series X|S consoles. You can activate this feature by navigating through your Xbox settings: Settings > General > Personalization > My Background > Dynamic Backgrounds.

Keeper represents Double Fine`s first significant game release since their critically acclaimed title, Psychonauts 2, which launched in 2021.

This particular week is packed with new Game Pass releases. The service already welcomed The Casting of Frank Stone on October 14. Additionally, Ball x Pit will arrive as another day-one title on October 15, alongside Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. The massively multiplayer online game Pax Dei is set to join on October 16, just before Keeper makes its debut on October 17.

By Cedric Ravencroft

A Leeds-based gaming journalist with nine years of experience in the industry. Started covering local gaming tournaments before expanding into national gaming news coverage. Specializes in PC gaming developments and indie game discoveries across the UK. His analytical approach to gaming trends and developer spotlights has earned him recognition among both gamers and industry insiders throughout England

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