August may start slow on Xbox Game Pass, but it’s quickly gearing up with both indie gems and big-name blockbusters for subscribers.
Wave 1: Early August Releases
- Rain World — Available August 5 on Standard, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass across console, PC, and cloud.
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — Added August 6 to Standard tier; already on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, MechWarrior 5: Clans, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap — All join Standard tier on August 6, Xbox Series X/S.
Then on August 7:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage lands for Ultimate and PC Game Pass users on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series. A return to stealth roots set in 9th-century Baghdad with protagonist Basim.
On August 12:
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite launches on all tiers—Standard, Ultimate, PC Game Pass—across platforms.
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced updated version is available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass across platforms.
Finally, August 14 sees 9 Kings (Game Preview) join for Ultimate and PC users.
🌟 Day-One Release: Coming Mid-Month
- Herdling, a charming wordless adventure from the creator of FAR, will arrive August 21 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC, playable on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
🔱 Big Highlight: Gears of War: Reloaded (Aug 26)
- A remastered version of the original Gears of War arrives August 26 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5—available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch. Includes full DLC from Ultimate Edition, enhanced performance (4K/60fps, 120fps multiplayer), HDR, VRR, cross-platform support, and one-time free upgrade for previous digital owners.
🗓️ Release Schedule at a Glance :
| Date | Title | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Rain World | Standard, Ultimate, PC |
| Aug 6 | Citizen Sleeper 2, others | Standard |
| Aug 7 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Ultimate, PC |
| Aug 12 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Hellblade II | All tiers / Ultimate & PC |
| Aug 14 | 9 Kings (Game Preview) | Ultimate, PC |
| Aug 21 | Herdling (Day‑One) | Ultimate, PC |
| Aug 26 | Gears of War: Reloaded | Ultimate, PC |
💔 Titles Leaving Game Pass
- Make the most of titles like Persona 3 Reload, Farming Simulator 22, Atlas Fallen (Reign of Sand) and Anthem, which are set to leave by mid‑August.