Upcoming Xbox Game Pass games include major first-party releases, smaller day-one titles, and older games joining additional subscription tiers. The important details are not limited to the release date. Platform support and Game Pass tier can determine whether a game is actually available through your current plan.
This tracker focuses on additions confirmed by Xbox. Rumored games and titles found only through unofficial store listings are excluded. Players interested in the full console schedule can also follow the upcoming Xbox Series X games calendar.
Game Pass plans and release dates can change. Check the Xbox app before launch to confirm access in your region.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass games with confirmed dates
The current schedule includes games for console, PC, handheld devices, and cloud gaming. Not every title supports every platform.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Game Pass date: August 27, 2026
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC
Included with: Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Availability: Day one
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy follows Sophia before the events of A Plague Tale: Requiem.
The game takes her to Minotaur’s Island, where she explores dangerous environments, solves puzzles, fights enemies, and uncovers the truth behind the local myth.
It is available through Game Pass on the same day as its wider launch. Console players need Game Pass Ultimate for immediate access under the currently announced plan. PC Game Pass members can play the PC version.
Premium and Essential subscribers should not assume that day-one access is included.
Young Suns
Game Pass date: August 31, 2026
Platforms: Cloud, console, and PC
Included with: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass
Availability: Joining Premium
Young Suns is scheduled to enter the wider Game Pass library at the end of August.
Unlike a brand-new day-one launch, it is being added to the Premium tier while remaining available through Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
This distinction matters because Game Pass announcements can mix new releases with existing games that are expanding to another plan.
Players should check the Xbox app for supported console versions and any additional account requirements.
Minecraft Dungeons II
Game Pass date: September 29, 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, handheld, and supported cloud devices
Included with: Game Pass day-one plan
Availability: Day one
Xbox Play Anywhere: Confirmed
Minecraft Dungeons II continues the action-focused dungeon crawler series with new locations, enemies, equipment, and character customization.
The game moves away from traditional Minecraft building and focuses on combat, exploration, and collecting stronger gear. It can be played as an action RPG rather than a survival sandbox.
Microsoft has confirmed that it will launch through Game Pass on September 29. The official Minecraft Dungeons II page also lists Xbox Play Anywhere support.
An eligible digital purchase can work across Xbox console and Windows PC. Saves and achievements can follow the player when supported through the same Microsoft account.
Co-op players should check the final store listing for local multiplayer, online group limits, and cross-play support.
Gears of War: E-Day
Game Pass date: October 6, 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC
Included with: Game Pass day-one plan
Availability: Day one
Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back to the opening of the Locust War.
The story follows younger versions of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. It takes place before the original Gears of War and explores the moment when humanity first faced the Locust threat.
The game is scheduled to launch through Game Pass on October 6. It is also one of Microsoft’s main Xbox and PC releases for 2026.
Players should check which version is available through their subscription. PC Game Pass covers PC access, while immediate console access is expected through Game Pass Ultimate.
The game includes cooperative and multiplayer elements. Final player limits and mode requirements should be checked closer to launch.
Upcoming Game Pass releases planned for 2027
Microsoft has already confirmed several future games for its subscription service.
Fable
Release date: February 23, 2027
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and PS5
Game Pass: Confirmed
Xbox Play Anywhere: Confirmed
The new Fable is a reboot of the fantasy RPG series. It takes players back to Albion with a new hero, new characters, and a world shaped by fantasy and dark humor.
Microsoft has confirmed its February 2027 launch for Xbox and PC. A PS5 version is also planned, though Game Pass access applies to Microsoft’s supported ecosystem.
The game will support Xbox Play Anywhere. Eligible players can move between Xbox and Windows PC using the same digital license and supported save data.
Its presence on PlayStation does not affect its Game Pass status.
State of Decay 3
Release window: 2027
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and Game Pass
Game Pass: Confirmed
Xbox Play Anywhere: Confirmed
State of Decay 3 is an open-world zombie survival game built around community management and cooperative play.
Players must gather resources, develop a group of survivors, and make decisions that affect the community. The game is also expected to expand its multiplayer systems.
Xbox has confirmed that the project remains in development and is planned for Game Pass. A specific release date has not been announced.
Closed testing is expected before launch. Access to a beta should not be treated as access to the finished game.
Clockwork Revolution
Release window: 2027
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC
Game Pass: Expected as an Xbox first-party release
Clockwork Revolution is a first-person RPG from inXile Entertainment.
Its time-travel systems allow players to influence events and see how their decisions change the city of Avalon.
Xbox has identified the game as one of its signature releases for 2027. A final release date and complete Game Pass plan should be confirmed through a dedicated Xbox announcement.
First-party status makes Game Pass availability likely under Microsoft’s current model, but subscription details should still be verified before launch.
Which Game Pass plan includes day-one games?
Game Pass has several plans with different benefits. The name of the service alone is not enough to confirm access.
Game Pass Ultimate
Ultimate includes day-one games, online console multiplayer, PC access, cloud gaming, and additional benefits.
It is the main option for players who want immediate access across Xbox console and PC.
PC Game Pass
PC Game Pass includes day-one PC releases. It does not provide the console version of a game.
This plan makes sense for players who use Windows and do not need Xbox console access.
Game Pass Premium
Premium includes a broader console library but does not guarantee immediate access to every new Xbox-published game.
Microsoft states that selected first-party releases can arrive within one year. Call of Duty titles are treated separately.
Game Pass Essential
Essential focuses on online console multiplayer and a smaller game collection. It should not be treated as a day-one plan.
Always check the plan displayed beside a game in the Xbox app.
Day-one release does not mean early access
A game can launch through Game Pass on its official release date while paid editions offer several days of early access.
Game Pass members may still need to wait for the standard launch. Purchasing an upgrade can sometimes unlock early access, but the terms differ between games.
Day-one access also does not mean permanent access. Third-party titles can leave the library after their agreement ends.
Xbox-owned games usually remain longer, though no subscription catalog should be treated as permanent.
If a game leaves Game Pass, the save data normally remains connected to your account. You may continue after purchasing the correct version.
How to prepare for an upcoming Game Pass release
The Xbox app often allows pre-installation before launch. This can be useful for large games or slower connections.
The initial download may not include every file. A launch-day update can still be required.
Before downloading, check:
- The supported platforms
- Required Game Pass tier
- Download size
- Available storage
- Online connection requirements
- Additional publisher accounts
- Console and PC cross-save support
- Xbox Play Anywhere eligibility
- Multiplayer subscription requirements
- Regional availability
These checks can prevent downloading the wrong version or expecting access through a plan that does not include the game.
More games are coming to Game Pass
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass games provide several options across action, adventure, RPG, and cooperative play. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the immediate addition, while Minecraft Dungeons II and Gears of War: E-Day are the larger confirmed releases later in the year.
The main point is to check the required plan before launch. “Coming to Game Pass” does not always mean every subscriber receives the same version on the same day.
Players looking for multiplayer releases can continue with the guide to upcoming Xbox co-op games.
