Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Game Pass additions for July 2026, covering a wide range of genres across cloud, console, handheld, and PC. The lineup includes a day-one launch, several new arrivals, and a major 1.0 update for one of the service's biggest games.
The wave kicks off on July 6 with Winds of Arcana: Ruination, a 2.5D action Metroidvania available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. On July 9, Gears of War: Reloaded — the remake of the original Gears game — expands its availability to Game Pass Premium, having already been on Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and is joined by the fast-paced arcade corridor-shooter Tamashika. From July 13 onward, a new game drops nearly every day: Ascend to Zero, a time-bending Hades-like roguelite, launches day one on July 13 via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. PBA Pro Bowling 2026 follows on July 14, then Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on July 15, the multiplayer sports game Mavrix by Matt Jones on July 16, and co-op extraction platformer FixForce alongside PC-only sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Fogpiercer on July 17. The Planet Crafter, an open-world base-building game, arrives July 21, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 also joins the lineup.
Beyond new additions, Palworld is hitting its 1.0 release this month, bringing new locations and characters to the survival crafting game that became one of Game Pass's biggest hits after its early access debut in early 2024. The full 1.0 launch is a notable milestone for a title that drew millions of players in its first weeks on the service. On the flip side, 11 games are leaving Game Pass in July — among the more notable departures are Golf With Your Friends, Stellaris, EA Sports FC 24, PowerWash Simulator, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
The July wave arrives during a turbulent week for Xbox, with the Game Pass additions offering some positive news amid broader company headlines. Players wanting to catch the departing titles should act before they leave the library.
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