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.

