Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026 - August Wave 2: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind

What games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026? As the Microsoft-owned division looks to release new first-party heavy hitters this year, we can expect all of them to hit the subscription service day one. But as always, more third-party and indie titles are also joining the list of offerings each month, whether you’re on Xbox or PC. Here’s the up-to-date list of games coming to (and departing) Game Pass in 2026.

Though Game Pass’ prices have steadily gone up and the tiers situation has become more confusing as of late, most players that aren’t into amassing vast libraries of games still find value in the many sub options. Furthermore, it’s helped lots of indie developers and mid-sized studios better market games that otherwise could come and go unnoticed.

Game Pass subs also get extra discounts that apply to games available on the service, so if you’re planning to drop it soon or simply want to own specific titles you’ve greatly enjoyed, that’s an extra perk on top of the ability to play the games across many devices and (in some cases) over the Cloud service that’s worth considering.

Recently, Game Pass Ultimate has dropped from $29.99 to $22.99, while PC Game Pass has gone from $16.49 down to $13.99. The cuts have come to entice more players to the service, but a caveat of this is that each new Call of Duty will not appear Day One on Game Pass.

Game Pass Games 2026 - Past Months

January (Wave 1): Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, etc.
January (Wave 2): Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, etc.
February (Wave 1): High On Life 2, Madden NFL 26, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, etc.
February (Wave 2): Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, etc.
March (Wave 1): Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, Construction Simulator, etc.
March (Wave 2): Disco Elysium, Absolum, Nova Roma, etc.
April (Wave 1): Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Endless Legend 2, FBC: Firebreak, Planet Coaster 2, Tiny Bookshop, Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console, Hades II, etc…
April (Wave 2): Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, TerraTech Legion, and Final Fantasy V
May (Wave 1): Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and Outbound
May (Wave 2): Forza Horizon 6, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and Remnant 2
June (Wave 1): Total Chaos, Persona 5 Royal, and 33 Immortals
June (Wave 2): EA FC 26, CoD: Vanguard, and RV There Yet?
July (Wave 1): Gears of War: Reloaded, The Planet Crafter, and Palworld 1.0
July (Wave 2): Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Corsair Cove
August (Wave 1): Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and Cricket 26

For more games at a low cost, don’t forget to see what’s being added to Humble Choice and PlayStation Plus Essential in August 2026. Moreover, keep track of Epic Games Store’s free weekly games for all players.

Game Pass Arrivals & Departures: August 2026 - Wave 2

“Follow Sophia’s journey to the Minotaur’s Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon resonate with her.”

While August 2026 on Xbox Game Pass might seem a bit quieter, it’s also a loaded month for players who are into mid and small-sized games. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy leads the pack, but check out all the other arrivals too.

Wave 2

Egging On (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – August 18 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Vapor World: Over the Mind (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19 / Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – August 19 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Relooted (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – August 19 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Starsand Island (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – August 20 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – August 25 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – August 25 / Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – August 27 / Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Young Suns (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 31 / Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 1 / Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass