Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest released on Xbox Series X|S on October 23, 2026. Here is the price, Play Anywhere support and Game Pass status.
Warrior Cats Xbox Release Date: Out Now on Series X|S
Quick answer: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest released on Xbox Series X|S on October 23, 2026. The Xbox store lists it at $29.99, with the Feral Edition at $39.99. It supports 4K, HDR10, 60 fps+, Xbox achievements, cloud saves and Xbox Play Anywhere. There is no Xbox One version, and it is not included in Game Pass.
The release date is no longer a countdown. The useful questions now are which Xbox console you need, what the port includes, and why the store mentions Game Pass at all. This page answers those.
Xbox release date and price
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 23, 2026 |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S |
| Xbox One | Not available |
| Standard price | $29.99 |
| Feral Edition | $39.99, includes Prophecy Pack |
| Prophecy Pack | $14.99 separately |
| Game Pass | Not included |
| Play Anywhere | Yes |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
The Xbox store displays the release date as 10/23/2026. Microsoft has not published a specific unlock time, so the safe assumption is that the game became available during the standard store refresh on launch day. There is no early-access period and no pre-order head start.
Which Xbox consoles can play it?
The game is a current-gen release. It runs on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It does not run on Xbox One, and there is no separate Xbox One build.
On Series X, the store advertises 4K Ultra HD, HDR10 and 60 fps or higher. On Series S, the same listing applies but the console's lower GPU output means you should expect the usual Series S compromises. Microsoft does not publish a separate Series S resolution target on the store page.
The Series S has no disc drive, so the physical Feral Edition only works on Series X. Series S owners must buy the digital edition.
The game is also "Handheld Optimized," which matters for cloud gaming and handheld Windows devices rather than for the Xbox console itself.
What Xbox Play Anywhere means here
Xbox Play Anywhere means one digital purchase gives you the Xbox Series X|S version and the PC version, with shared saves through Xbox cloud saves. If you buy the standard edition digitally, you can start on console and continue on a Windows PC without buying the game twice.
This is a real benefit, but it is not the same as Game Pass. Play Anywhere is a license feature; Game Pass is a subscription catalog. The two are often confused because both appear on the same store page.
The Xbox and PlayStation versions guide compares Play Anywhere with the PS5's Remote Play setup.
Is it on Game Pass?
No. The Xbox store says the game is "cloud playable with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate. Game purchase required." That means subscribers can stream a game they already own; it does not mean the game is in the Game Pass library.
There has been no announcement of a Game Pass release. The Game Pass check explains how to verify the status and why the store wording causes confusion.
Physical or digital?
The Xbox Series X has a physical edition, and the Feral Edition is the version sold at retail. The Series S is digital-only because it has no disc drive, so Series S owners must buy digitally.
If you want the Prophecy Pack, compare the bundle price with buying the standard edition plus the add-on. The Feral Edition is usually the cheaper route, but retailer discounts can change that.
The editions and price guide has the full comparison, including what the Prophecy Pack contains.
What the Xbox version includes
The content is the same as the other platforms:
- Four Clan campaigns in Prophecy Mode;
- Defender Mode, a boss-rush style endurance mode;
- Skirmish Mode, an asynchronous online mode;
- the cat creator and den customization;
- hunting, crafting and turn-based combat.
The Xbox store lists one player, but Skirmish Mode supports asynchronous online play against other players. That is not co-op and it does not require a second controller. The multiplayer and cross-save guide explains what is and is not supported.
Xbox achievements and cloud saves
The Xbox version supports Xbox achievements and cloud saves. The achievement list is separate from the Steam list, so a 100% run on PC does not automatically unlock the Xbox achievements.
Cloud saves are tied to your Xbox account. If you use Play Anywhere, keep the same account on both devices and let the game sync before you start a session. Closing the game during a sync is the most common way to create a save conflict.
Should you buy it on Xbox?
Buy the Xbox version if you want to play on a television with a controller, you value Play Anywhere, or you already have a Game Pass subscription for cloud streaming and want to own the game. The port has the full feature set and no obvious missing mode.
Do not buy it on Xbox One, because it does not exist. Do not buy it expecting Game Pass, because it is not included. And do not buy the Feral Edition just for the label: check whether you actually want the Prophecy Pack.
The game's user reception is mixed. The Xbox store rating at the time of writing is 4.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, which is a small sample. Read the review roundup before paying full price.
FAQ
When did Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest come out on Xbox? October 23, 2026.
Is there an Xbox One version? No. It is Xbox Series X|S only.
Is it on Game Pass? No. The store's cloud line requires a game purchase.
Does it support Play Anywhere? Yes. One digital purchase covers Xbox and PC, with cloud saves.
Is there a physical Xbox version? Yes, the Feral Edition has a physical Series X release. Series S is digital only.
Does it run at 60 fps? The Xbox store advertises 60 fps or higher. The exact frame rate depends on the console and scene.
Can I play split-screen? No. The game is single-player with asynchronous online modes, not local co-op.
Bottom line
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest has been out on Xbox Series X|S since October 23, 2026. It is a $29.99 current-gen game with Play Anywhere, cloud saves and 4K/HDR support on Series X. It is not on Xbox One and not in Game Pass. Buy it for the campaign and the controller-friendly setup, not for a subscription you do not need.
For the Sony side, read the PS5 guide. For the full platform matrix, read the release date and platforms page. The wiki home has the rest of the guides.
Official source: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest on Xbox — release date, price, capabilities and Game Pass wording.
Official source: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest on Steam — PC version and cross-platform details.
Official source: Trailmark Games — publisher information and physical edition availability.
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