Xbox Game Pass News (Page 3)
News Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass This Week (July 13-17)
Starting off with Ascend to Zero on Monday
Welcome to a new week, and a particularly busy one for Xbox Game Pass! We've got seven games arriving over five days as things stand, so to prevent them getting lost in the shuffle, we thought we'd provide you with a quick roundup. The week is kicking off with Ascend to Zero on Monday, which has been...
News Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2026 So Far
An early look at what's to come
As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for August 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with five games currently scheduled to arrive in a few weeks' time. We've got two absolutely massive additions here in Beast of Reincarnation and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy,...
News Two Games Are Getting New Additions Today On Xbox Game Pass (July 10)
"...to make your adventures more thrilling than ever before"
Today's a weird day for Xbox Game Pass, because even though two games are technically arriving on the service in some ways, we also think it's a stretch to call either of these brand-new XGP releases. In the case of Palworld, that game's been on Xbox Game Pass since all the way back in...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 9-12)
Presenting your latest batch of weekend freebies*
Thursday has swung right back around again, and so it's time for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Day titles! There are three games to get stuck into this weekend, and we're especially stoked that some of you will get to experience the brilliant sci-fi survival game The Alters for the first time. In...
News Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (July 9)
New additions to XGP Premium & Ultimate today
We're back with another Xbox Game Pass update for you! Two games are joining the service today — well sort of — one game is new to the Ultimate, Premium and PC tiers, whilst the second is moving down a tier and into XGP Premium. Tamashika is a zany, fast-paced arcade shooter with some seriously...
News Xbox Game Pass Members Are Being Treated To A Surprise New Release Today (July 8)
"Buckshot Roulette" has been a massive hit on Steam
How's this for a surprise Xbox Game Pass addition?! Despite not being mentioned at all in yesterday's roundup of upcoming Game Pass titles, Buckshot Roulette has launched straight into the service for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC and cloud across the Ultimate, Premium and PC tiers...
News Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Drops To 30M Subscribers, But Has 'Started To Grow Again'
It was confirmed the service lost millions of subscribers last year
It's been almost 10 years now since Xbox changed the gaming industry with the introduction of Xbox Game Pass, and it's played a key role in shaping the brand and how people engage with it ever since. There's a lot of discussion about Game Pass on social media at the moment due to a...
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21)
July is going to be a blast!
Today Microsoft has announced the next official batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026, with 11 games joining the service from July 9-21. Xbox is already poised to have a big month with Halo: Campaign Evolved coming in late July, but an extra Tony Hawk's game, and the overwhelmingly popular Planet Crafter bulk up...
News 'Winds Of Arcana: Ruination' Is Out Now On Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say
The latest day one addition to XGP
Ready for some new additions to Xbox Game Pass? Well, July is already looking stacked, but we're expecting Microsoft to update the list imminently (probably on Tuesday), and before then we've got a new day one title for July 6th! This game is called Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and it's making its debut on Xbox...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In June 2026?
COD: Vanguard? RV There Yet? Persona 5 Royal?
We're still waiting for Xbox Game Pass to really take off in July, so before we get there, we thought we'd take a look back at what ended up being a pretty busy month in June, with multiple major titles added to the service along the way. Some of the big hitters last month included Call of Duty:...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (July 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout July 2026, including for the likes of EA Sports FC 26, Where Winds Meet, Rainbow Six Siege and others. As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential,...
News Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In August 2026
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 2-5)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so we're back to highlight the latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! We've got a lot of games this time around - five of them are official FPD additions, and one of them has a free trial but isn't technically included as part of the program. That game is Battlefield 6, the free...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, But Only In Limited Form (July 2)
One's crossed over to a new tier, the other is a free trial
Today marks the first day of Xbox Game Pass additions in July, although it's not your typical lineup - one's just crossing over from Ultimate to Premium, and the other is a free trial that only lasts for 10 hours. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is the title joining Xbox Game Pass Premium,
News 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early July 2026
Update: Microsoft updates the list
Microsoft has revealed the next eleven games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early July 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app. Co-op takes a hit on this occasion, with notable departures for PowerWash Simulator and Golf With Your Friends - putting an end to an...
News Another Call Of Duty Game Is Gearing Up For Xbox Game Pass
Grab your coat, it could get chilly
Two full weeks have come to pass since Vanguard joined the subscription service, and it looks like Microsoft has begun preparations for another Call of Duty title to make its way onto Xbox Game Pass some time in the future. Similar to our earlier report for Vanguard, it's once again been spotted that
News Xbox Reminds Game Pass Members To Buy Modern Warfare 4 If They Want To Play It Day One
And they say we don't buy Xbox games anymore
Xbox has pinged notifications to Game Pass subscribers reminding them that in order to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 day one on Xbox, they're going to have to, well...purchase the game. Since Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard, each new Call of Duty release has been available day one with...
News 'RV There Yet?' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Looks like VR
Strap in folks, Xbox Game Pass has a brand-new addition today and it's a doozy! Since you're already buckled in, RV There Yet? has finally made its way to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC and Cloud, following its viral success on Steam when it launched back in October last year. RV There Yet? is described modestly as a "co-op adventure about...
Report Xbox Has No 'Blanket Plans' To End Funding For Third-Party Game Pass Titles
But some deals may have been put on hold
Earlier today, a rumour was doing the rounds about Xbox Game Pass and the potential of third-party deals being frozen or ending entirely, but don't panic - it doesn't sound like there are any "blanket plans" to end funding permanently. The rumour came from a podcast called The Business of Video Games, where...
News Wuthering Waves Releases On Xbox Next Week, And It'll Have Game Pass Benefits Too
The popular f2p open-world action RPG
We've been waiting on a release date for Wuthering Waves for a while, and now we've got one! The open-world action RPG will come to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 10th, and it'll be free-to-play. For those who aren't aware, this is a popular "story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In July 2026
All the confirmed reveals so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2026? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to the service over the next few weeks. Without...
News 'Hooked Me From Minute One' - Beast Of Reincarnation Could Be A Must-Play On Xbox Game Pass
From the developer behind the Pokémon games
Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation is a title we've been hearing about for some time now — it even played a major role in the Xbox Developer Direct showcase back in January — and it's almost ready to release on August 4th, 2026. With just a few weeks to go,
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 25-28)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so it's time once again for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! There are at least three games in the lineup, and we'll let you know if any others get added to the list later today. All of these are interesting additions, including a great racing title in Assetto Corsa...
News Abyssus Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
The latest day one release on XGP!
It's been a quiet week for Xbox Game Pass, but we've got a brand-new addition on the service today! This game is called Abyssus, and even though it's been on PC for a year now, today marks its first ever appearance on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. It also lands alongside a major 1.3 update as shown off in...
News 'Scottish Dynasty Warriors' Tears Of Metal Is Marching To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Ocht, it's near time tae fecht for freedom!
Paper Cult has announced that Tears of Metal, its upcoming hack-and-slash roguelike, will launch into Early Access on July 22 via Xbox Game Pass for PC, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Here's what the developer has to say about the game: Tears of Metal is a medieval hack-and-slash co-op roguelike. Carve...
News Xbox Game Pass Title To Be Spotlighted At THQ Nordic Showcase This August
Tune in August 7th
If, by some miracle you manage to have a bit of free time during another busy summer of gaming, then try to squeeze in the next annual THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase, on August 7th 2026. The AA publisher promises plenty for Xbox fans to get excited about, from long-awaited reveals and new looks. In terms of games, we're keen to...
Mahler also claims Game Pass "is a little like Communism"
Xbox has this uncanny habit of locating the nearest pot of boiling water and intermittently plopping its butt in and out of it. With Xbox Boss Asha Sharma chanting "we're so back" in one ear, and in the other, we're listening to reports on Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and multiple other Xbox...
Poll What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty's Delay To Xbox Game Pass?
Do you believe in a Codless plan?
Earlier this year, Xbox announced a much-needed price cut for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but with one glaring caveat - future Call of Duty titles would no longer arrive on the service "day one". Instead, new Call of Duty games would be added to the subscription service's most expensive tier "the...
News Two More 'Day One' Releases Announced For Xbox & PC Game Pass In July 2026
Next month is looking busy already!
Last weekend, we highlighted a bunch of games that were already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in July 2026, and we're pleased to say we've had more since then - including two new "day one" releases that have just been announced. The first release here is The Planet Crafter (July 21), which is a really successful...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 18-22)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so that means we've got another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles to enjoy over the next few days! There are at least four games in the lineup, and we'll update this article later today if Xbox reveals any others. Here's what we know of Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup so far:...
News Three Games Join Xbox Game Pass This Week, But One Has Been Delayed (June 16-18)
Catching you up on the latest announcements
We were a little unsure about what to expect from Xbox Game Pass heading into this week, and we were even more confused when Xbox announced the latest Game Pass roundup yesterday and missed out a day one addition. The game we're talking about is Shift at Midnight, which is an online co-op detective horror...
News Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late June 2026
Here's what's leaving soon
Microsoft has revealed the next eight games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox Wire website. There are some big departures in here, including two Tomb Raider games (Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Rise of the Tomb Raide
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including A COD Surprise (June 16 - July 6)
Microsoft reveals the latest batch
Microsoft has today revealed the second official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for June 2026, with seven games joining the service from June 16 - July 6, including a surprise COD addition in the form of Call of Duty: Vanguard. Bizarrely, we already had Shift at Midnight down for June 17th and
News Multiple Football Games (Including A New Game Pass Title) Arrive On Xbox This Week
Got World Cup fever? Check out these new additions!
How are you finding the World Cup so far?! Interested in playing some new football / soccer games on Xbox? Well, we've got a few new arrivals this week, including a new Xbox Game Pass addition that's been quietly revealed too. As mentioned in our "Games Coming to Xbox Next Week" roundup on...
News 10+ Games That Have Been Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In 2027 Already
Six months to go, and we've already got a stacked lineup!
It's already been an amazing year for Xbox Game Pass, and we've been constantly updating our big Xbox Game Pass guide for 2026 with all the latest announcements, but now we're going to have to make a 2027 version ASAP as well! The past week has seen loads of games receive 2027 release dates...
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2026 So Far
An early look at what's to come
As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for July 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with six games currently scheduled to arrive next month. There are a couple of titles in here that don't have a specific release date yet, but they've still been announced for...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 11-14)
Three more games to check out over the next few days
The Xbox Free Play Days program has returned once more for the coming weekend, and for this latest edition from June 11th to June 14th, we've got three games playable for free on Xbox consoles. Here's Microsoft's full Free Play Days lineup: Blasphemous 2 (five-hour trial) Hell Let Loose State...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 11)
All day one additions!
The high pace of Xbox Game Pass additions is continuing today, as we've got another three brand-new games that are "day one" titles for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers! Beastro is a fantasy adventure title focused around a chef called Panko, Frog Sqwad is a co-op extraction puzzle-platformer, and...
News Three Games Are Available With Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)
Update: Surprise extra addition!
It's already been a hectic few days for Xbox Game Pass! We covered the additions for Monday (June 8th) yesterday, which included Undisputed and Solarpunk, and now we've got another two titles that might go under the radar on Tuesday and Wednesday - Persona 5 Royal on Tuesday, and 33 Immortals 1.0 on Wednesday. You...
News Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions' Of Subscribers Following October 2025 Price Increase
Xbox CSO Matthew Ball confirms it
There was a lot of controversy in October of last year when Xbox announced that it was increasing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass by quite a substantial amount - XGPU went from $19.99 to $29.99 per-month. So, it comes as no surprise that the decision had a severely detrimental effect on the...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 8)
Step into the ring
Welcome to a new week! Following all the madness of the Xbox Games Showcase yesterday, we're kicking off Monday with a pair of new Xbox Game Pass titles, including a day one release along with a popular 2024 boxing game. The boxing game is obviously Undisputed, which we previously awarded a "Good" 7/10 score in our Pure Xbox...
News 21 Game Pass Titles Get New Announcements At The Xbox Showcase 2026
Talk about a stacked lineup!
As expected for any Xbox Games Showcase event, the 2026 edition was absolutely stacked with Xbox Game Pass announcements, some of which were world premieres, and some of which were more minor updates. There's a lot to talk about here — the Gears of War: E-Day, Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved release dates, for...
News Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In July 2026
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
News Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Get Fresh Looks At Summer Game Fest & DOTD 2026
All of Friday night's Game Pass reveals
If you didn't happen to catch the Summer Game Fest Showcase 2026 or Day of the Devs 2026 last night, you will have missed a whole bunch of reveals - including for five Xbox Game Pass titles! Perhaps the biggest reveal here was the release date for Stranger Than Heaven (January 15, 2027) along with the...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (June 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout June 2026, including for the likes of GOALS, Skate, World of Tanks: Heat and various other games. As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Ga
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Premium (June 4)
A couple of additions to the XGP Premium library
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got two games jumping over to Xbox Game Pass Premium from the Ultimate and PC libraries, so these are only new if you're an Xbox Game Pass Premium member. Total Chaos is a survival horror game that's proved pretty popular with Ultimate members to...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 3-16)
Microsoft reveals the latest batch
Microsoft has today revealed the first official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for June 2026, with nine games joining the service from June 3-16, including the likes of Undisputed and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. Don't forget that three games arrived on Game Pass yesterday as well, including
News Dune: Awakening Finally Has An Xbox Release Date, And It's On Game Pass As Well
"Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story"
We've been waiting a long time for Dune: Awakening to get an official Xbox release date, and not only do we have one penned in, but it's also been confirmed that it'll be launching on Xbox Game Pass! Yes, Dune: Awakening will finally launch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September...
News Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (June 2)
Game Pass, uh, finds a way
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got three games entering the library, two of which are brand-new to Game Pass entirely, and the other of which is transitioning over to PC. The big highlight here is arguably Jurassic World Evolution 3, which is replacing Jurassic World Evolution 2 ahead of
News Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early June 2026
Here's what's leaving soon
Microsoft has revealed the next five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early June 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app. All of these are pretty notable departures, including Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
