Xbox Game Pass July‑August refresh: removals, additions

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   Microsoft raises Xbox console prices in Europe, UK and Japan

   Microsoft lifts Xbox Series S and X prices in Europe, the UK and Japan by up to €200/£170/¥30 000, blaming a memory‑component crisis; the move follows weak Xbox sales and a push for financial sustainability.

2. 1 day ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Xbox Game Pass adds three new games as concerns grow over its future

   Xbox Game Pass adds Halo Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter and Corsair Cove, but analysts warn of declining support for developers and uncertain future for the subscription service.

3. 14 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Xbox Game Pass loses eight games, including Crusader Kings III, on July 31

   Xbox Game Pass will drop eight games—including Crusader Kings III and Celeste—on July 31, prompting user disappointment, discount offers and new titles slated for August.

4. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

   Xbox Free Play Days gives GTA Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 free

   Xbox Free Play Days lets all users play GTA Online for free and offers five other games free to Game Pass subscribers until July 20‑21.

5. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Xbox Game Pass delays Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 launch over licensing

   Xbox Game Pass postponed the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 release due to unresolved music‑license approvals; the game will be added later while other titles remain unchanged.

6. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

   Xbox removes Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from Game Pass

   Microsoft removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the July 21 Xbox Game Pass rollout without explanation, likely due to licensing issues, prompting speculation about future Game Pass content management.

7. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Xbox Game Pass expands library with new releases and boosts Call of Duty interest

   Xbox Game Pass subscriber rediscovers Call of Duty via the service, and Microsoft plans to add five new launch titles in August 2026, including Beast of Reincarnation and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

8. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Xbox Game Pass adds Gears of War: Reloaded to catalog

   Xbox Game Pass adds the remastered Gears of War: Reloaded, offering 4K, HDR and full content at no extra cost, ahead of the upcoming E‑Day release.

9. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Xbox Game Pass removes ten titles on July 15

   Xbox Game Pass will drop ten titles—including EA Sports FC 24 and Stellaris—on 15 July, with most leaving all platforms; new games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 are slated to arrive soon.

10. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Xbox Free Play Days offers MLB The Show 26, The Alters and Stuffed at no cost

    Xbox’s Free Play Days (July 9‑12 2026) lets Game Pass subscribers play MLB The Show 26, The Alters and Stuffed for free, with full game access and a post‑promo discount.

11. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources

    Xbox Game Pass adds Gears of War: Reloaded and other games in July 2026

    Xbox Game Pass adds Gears of War: Reloaded, Tamashika and a slate of new titles throughout July 2026, expanding its console, PC and cloud library for subscribers.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox Game Pass excludes Modern Warfare 4 and adds Winds of Arcana title

    Xbox Game Pass will not carry Modern Warfare 4, after a costly strategy shift, and adds the indie game Winds of Arcana for July 6, underscoring the service’s expanding 500‑title catalog.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Microsoft Xbox pauses new third‑party Game Pass studio deals

    Microsoft Xbox has stopped signing new third‑party Game Pass studio agreements, putting pending deals on hold as new leadership reviews strategy.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Microsoft freezes new Xbox Game Pass deals with third‑party developers

    Microsoft is pausing new Xbox Game Pass contracts with third‑party developers, shifting focus to internal titles after costly acquisitions, which may shrink the service’s game library.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Microsoft freezes third‑party Xbox Game Pass agreements, raising concerns for developers

    Microsoft has reportedly paused new third‑party deals for Xbox Game Pass, leaving developers in limbo as the service undergoes restructuring under CEO Asha Sharma.

16. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Xbox Game Pass expands July 2026 catalog and adds Abyssus shooter

    Xbox Game Pass revealed its July 2026 lineup, featuring Halo remake and indie titles, and added the cooperative shooter Abyssus to its catalog.

17. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox Game Pass expands July 2026 lineup with Tales of the Shire and new Halo remake

    Xbox Game Pass adds Tales of the Shire, a Halo remake and several other titles to its July 2026 lineup, reinforcing Microsoft’s subscription push amid studio restructuring.

18. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus announce removal of dozens of games

    Xbox Game Pass will lose eight games at end‑June, and PlayStation Plus will drop twelve titles by July 2026, with subscribers given a month to play them before removal.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Vanguard and other titles in June 2026

    Xbox Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26 and several other titles in its June 2026 batch, while delaying Shift at Midnight to July.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

    Xbox Game Pass Adds Call of Duty, EA Sports FC 26 and Other Titles in June 2026, Removes Eight Games

    Xbox Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 and five more games in June‑July 2026, while eight older titles exit the service on 30 June.

21. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Microsoft Xbox pushes exclusive titles and boosts development funding amid RAM shortage

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlines an “Xbox Reset” that cuts staff but accelerates funding for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Halo and other exclusives, citing RAM shortages as a major concern.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces business reset amid hardware cost crisis and new console models

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma unveils a 100‑day reset, citing a hardware component cost crisis, declining margins and plans for cheaper, cloud‑based consoles and new business models.

23. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma targets market leadership amid memory chip shortage

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims for market leadership by 2030, refocusing on gaming over margins and subsidising memory chips, while reportedly pulling a Halo trailer from Sony’s State of Play, sparking tension.

24. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Xbox Game Pass expands June 2026 lineup with nine new titles

    Xbox Game Pass adds nine new games in June 2026, spanning RPGs, FPS, sports, survival and more, with staggered release dates and a weekly roundup of seven additional titles.

25. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma launches 100‑day reboot with Satya Nadella’s backing

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, backed by Satya Nadella, outlines a 100‑day plan to reboot the division, cancels Copilot on consoles and focuses on exclusives and AI integration.

26. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Cancels Gaming Copilot and Refocuses Strategy

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cancels the Gaming Copilot AI, pivots to performance tech, cuts Game Pass price, restores growth and weighs exclusivity as she aims to make Xbox the top gaming company.

27. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Microsoft Xbox revitalizes sales under Asha Sharma as Game Pass adds new titles

    Microsoft's Xbox division rebounds under new head Asha Sharma, while Game Pass adds indie titles Herdling and Total Chaos to broaden its catalog.

28. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Microsoft adds Persona 5 Royal and dozens of titles to Xbox Game Pass in June

    Microsoft’s June Xbox Game Pass update adds Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, Starseeker, Total Chaos, SolarPunk and other titles across cloud, console and PC, boosting its multi‑platform offering.

29. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Xbox Game Pass adds Persona 5 Royal and indie games for June 2026

    Microsoft adds Persona 5 Royal and several indie titles to Xbox Game Pass for June 2026, while removing five older games on 15 June.

30. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Microsoft adds Persona 5 Royal to Xbox Game Pass June lineup

    Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass adds several June 2026 titles such as Forza Horizon 6, Persona 5 Royal, SolarPunk and others, while removing a handful of games on June 15.

31. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Persona 5 Royal added to Xbox Game Pass June 2026 lineup

    Microsoft adds Persona 5 Royal and several new games to Xbox Game Pass for June 2026, while five existing titles will depart on June 15.

32. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Xbox Game Pass adds Remnant 2 and several new titles in May 2026

    Xbox Game Pass adds Remnant 2, The Outer Worlds, and other new games in May 2026, with Jurassic World Evolution 3 arriving in June.