New Xbox Game Pass Games August 2026

Updated: This article was last updated on August 19, 2026.

Xbox adds new games to Game Pass in two announcement waves each month. The first wave typically drops in the first week, and the second in the third week. Below is the complete list of every game added to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026, along with which platforms each title is available on.

New Games Added To Xbox Game Pass In August 2026

Date	Game	Available On
July 21, 2026	The Planet Crafter	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 17, 2026	FixForce	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 17, 2026	Fogpiercer	PC
July 16, 2026	Mavrix by Matt Jones	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 15, 2026	Quarantine Zone: The Last Check	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 14, 2026	PBA Pro Bowling 2026	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 13, 2026	Ascend to Zero	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 10, 2026	Palworld 1.0 (Full Game Release)	Cloud, Console, PC
July 10, 2026	Wuthering Waves	Xbox Series X
July 9, 2026	Gears of War: Reloaded	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 9, 2026	Tamashika	Cloud, Xbox Series X
July 6, 2026	Winds of Arcana: Ruination	Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC
June 16, 2026	Junkster	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 11, 2026	Beastro	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 11, 2026	Frog Sqwad	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 11, 2026	Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (Game Preview)	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 9, 2026	Persona 5 Royal	Cloud, Console, PC
June 8, 2026	Solarpunk	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 8, 2026	Undisputed	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 4, 2026	Herdling	Cloud, Xbox Series X
June 4, 2026	Total Chaos	Cloud, Xbox Series X
May 28, 2026	Escape the Backrooms	Cloud, Xbox Series X
May 16, 2026	Batman: Arkham Knight	Handheld, PC

Games marked Day One are available on Game Pass on their global launch date. You get the full game at no extra cost on release day as part of your subscription.

What Is Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service from Microsoft that gives you access to a large library of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and via cloud streaming. There are several tiers:

• Game Pass Ultimate includes console, PC, cloud streaming, and Xbox Live Gold.
• PC Game Pass covers PC titles only.
• Game Pass Standard includes console and PC games but no cloud or Day One titles.
• Game Pass Core gives access to a smaller rotating catalog of games.

Most games on this list are available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Titles marked as “Game Pass Premium” or “Game Pass Essential” may have more limited availability.

Which Platforms Can You Play On?

The Available On column tells you where each game can be played:

• Cloud means you can stream the game on any device without downloading it, including mobile.
• Xbox Series X|S means the game is available on the latest Xbox consoles.
• Console means it runs on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
• Handheld means the title is optimised for handheld play (ROG Xbox Ally and similar devices).
• PC means the game is available through the Xbox app on Windows.

Xbox Game Pass FAQ

When does Xbox announce new Game Pass games?
Microsoft announces additions in two waves each month: the first wave in the first week and the second around the third week. This page is refreshed as each wave lands.

Are Day One games included with my subscription?
Yes. Day One titles are playable on their global launch date at no extra cost on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Do added games stay on Game Pass forever?
No. Most titles stay for a year or longer, but games rotate out. Microsoft announces departures about two weeks in advance.

Which tier do I need for these games?
Most new additions land on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Game Pass Standard misses Day One releases, and Core has a smaller fixed catalog.

For the complete and always-updated library, visit the Xbox Game Pass games page.