Microsoft has officially unveiled its second wave of additions for Xbox Game Pass. This fresh batch will bring day-one releases, acclaimed indie adventures and premium in-game perks across Cloud, Console, Handheld and PC platforms. Here are the lists of games coming to the platform, and the ones leaving.
Games available now and rolling out soon
Vapor World: Over the mind – Game Preview (Cloud, Console, PC): August 19 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Day-One Release) A story-centric, souls-inspired action platformer emphasising parry and deflection mechanics. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC): August 19 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium A fast-paced roguelite side-scroller set in the BlazBlue universe featuring fluid 2D animations and responsive combat. Relooted (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC): August 19 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium An Afrofuturist heist adventure where players assemble an elite crew to infiltrate Western institutions, recover stolen African historical treasures, and execute clean getaways. Stars and Island (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC): August 20 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium A farming and life simulator where players unwind with capybaras, cats, and dogs, take part in peaceful fishing trips, and discover the secrets of the Moonlit Forest. Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC): August 25 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium A stylish, high-speed first-person runner and shooter starring Smoke Wallace—a hero with purple skin and fingertip firepower battling through rival racers and dragons. Blood Dungeon (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC): August 25 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Day-One Release) Created by the developers behind Nidhogg, this 2D platforming survival title challenges players to parkour past monster swarms, gather blood and power-ups, trade bones for upgrades, and unlock fresh arenas. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC): August 27 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Day-One Release) Follow Sophia on an expedition to Minotaur’s Island as she navigates lethal puzzles, fights off pursuing soldiers, and confronts an ancient mythological creature. Young Suns – Version 1.0 (Cloud, Console, PC): August 31 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium A multiplayer or solo sci-fi narrative life simulator set across Jupiter after a revolution. Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, PC): September 1 Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium A cozy incremental game following an elderly turtle exploring ocean depths by submarine, gathering jellyfish, upgrading exploration gear, and helping the community. Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31 Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, PC) I Am Your Beast (Cloud, Console, PC) Neon Abyss (Cloud, Console, PC) One Lonely Outpost (Cloud, Console, PC) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Edition (Cloud, Console) Leaving September 6: NBA 2K26 (Cloud, Console, PC) Get the latest technology news and updates.
Guide a lost boy through fractured, surreal dreamscapes born of sorrow to piece together missing memories. Egging On (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC): Live now Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium In this game, users take control of a delicate egg attempting a daring escape from the henhouse. Players must carefully roll, jump, and navigate through hazardous farm shops, industrial settings, and tough obstacles to gain freedom. The update also integrates Platinum into the playable roster on Xbox Series X|S. Explore derelict stations, assist local residents, and rebuild the colony with up to three friends. Download the TOI App.