You probably saw this coming, but there are plenty of Xbox Game Pass games along the way. We announced it last week mankind comes to the PC on the first day … and today that day has come! Looking ahead, we look forward to exploring the bizarre, twisted, and trippy mental worlds of. to explore Psychonauts 2 and solve the puzzle of the time loop in Twelve minutes on the first day. These barely scratch the surface for what’s on the horizon, so let’s jump right in and check out all the games that are coming soon!
Available today
mankind (PC)
Available the first day with Xbox Game Pass for PC, mankind is a historical strategy game in which you will rewrite the entire narrative of human history. Combine up to 60 different cultures to create your own civilization and lead your people from ancient times to modern times.
Need for speed heat (Cloud) EA Play
Hustle and bustle during the day and risk everything at night Need for speed heat, a thrilling racing experience where you compete against a city’s rogue police as you battle your way into the elite of street racing.
Star Wars Battlefront II (Cloud) EA Play
Be the hero in the ultimate Star Wars battle fantasy with Star Wars Battlefront II. Experience rich and vibrant Star Wars multiplayer battlefields in all three eras: prequel, classic and new trilogy. Prove your mastery of the blaster, the lightsaber and the might in massive online battles, offline battles against AI bots or together in co-op.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Cloud) EA Play
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits you in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall 2, Apex Legends). An abandoned padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful powers and master the art of the lightsaber – all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Soon
Recompile (Cloud, console and PC) [email protected] – August 19th
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Take control of a semi-intelligent program that fights against deletion in this atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure. In the vast 3D world of the mainframe Recompile
Train Sim World 2 (Cloud, Console and PC) – August 19th
Ride German high-speed trains as you step on the gas in the famous DB ICE 3M from Cologne. Take on the challenge of long cargo over sand patch grade with the brute force of the CSX AC4400CW. Master the world famous London Underground on the Bakerloo Line. All official licenses, all authentically recreated. You are in the cabin and in control.
Twelve minutes (Cloud, console and PC) [email protected] – August 19th
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one, Twelve minutes is an interactive thriller about a man caught in a time warp. Find a way to use knowledge of what is to come to change the outcome and break the loop. With the voice actors for James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.
Psychonauts 2 (Cloud, Console and PC) – August 25th
From Xbox Game Studios and Double Fine Productions, Psychonauts 2 will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass! Combine quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a cinematic-themed platform adventure game with tons of customizable psychic powers that offers danger, excitement and laughter in equal measure as players take Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes to defeat a murderous psychic villain. Xbox Game Pass members can pre-install Xbox Game Pass today to be ready to play on the first day, August 25th.
Myst (Cloud, console and PC) [email protected] – 26th of August
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Welcome to Myst: the incredibly beautiful island, eerily mysterious and shrouded in intrigue. Explore the deeper connections and discover a story of reckless family betrayal.
In case you missed it
Friend dungeon (Cloud, console and PC) [email protected] – Now available
We all love swords in roleplaying games … but how about kissing them? Romance your guns in Friend dungeon today with Xbox Game Pass! Seven “Bae Blades” each have different styles of fighting in the dungeon, different tastes in gifts, and a unique set of dates. Find your Duelist!
Ruina Library (Cloud, console and PC) [email protected] – Now available
In Ruina Library, Witness the stories of Angela, the Sephirot and Roland after the end of the Lobotomy Corporation. Invite different guests to purchase different books and then use them appropriately. How you use your collection to expand the library is entirely up to you. With a good book, you can invite new guests with bigger secrets. Gather a collection of books and explore the city’s secrets.
DLC / game updates
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dawn of the Dukes (PC) – Available now
Xbox Game Pass Members Save 25%! Welcome to Dawn of the Dukes, the second new official expansion too Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Challenge friends with two additional civilizations as well as new units and technologies. Fight your way through Central and Eastern Europe with three new campaigns and overwhelm your opponents with pure military might and economic productivity or with highly disciplined and technologically innovative armies!
Black desert: Corsair Awakening Update – Available Now
Summer’s favorite class in Black desert now has a new look, new skills and new weapons. Corsair, the pirate with the oceanic abilities of a mighty mermaid, has now awakened! Adventurers can now enjoy a new weapon, Patraca, and get help from a gang of otters. Let’s make waves together!
Hellblade: Senua’s victim Optimized update for Xbox Series X | S – available now
As the winner of 5 BAFTA game awards, relive Senua’s journey in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and experience her world with new eyes, with improved graphics, DirectX ray tracing, resolution mode and more. Now available for Xbox Series X | S. Find out more here !!
Minecraft: Major League Baseball Home Run Derby DLC – Available Now
Hit! Join your favorite major league baseball Team up and swing your way around the fences in a fast-paced home run competition. Choose from all 30 MLB teams and test your reflexes and accuracy in each MLB stadium faithfully recreated in Minecraft. Xbox Game Pass members save 10%!
Xbox Touch controls added to 10 more games
Starting today, Ultimate members can experience Xbox Touch controls while playing 10 more games from the cloud! Go over to xbox.com/ play
- Hades
- Blood roots
- Farming Simulator 19
- Sinking
- Need for speed heat (EA-Play)
- Peggle 2 (EA-Play)
- Psychonauts
- Wasteland 2
- Wasteland 3
- Wasteland Remastered
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks
It’s time to play ball! Get these benefits today, including new free content for MLB The Show 21, and more! Get it now on your Xbox console, Xbox app for Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app for iOS and Android.
MLB The Show 21: Summer Package – Available Now
Own your rivals. Own the show. Get the Summer Pack today to add to your team with The Show Packs, Stubs, and more.
The Sims 4: Nursery Accessories – Now Available
Fire Sims ‘imaginations with new items to personalize kids’ rooms The Sims 4 Children’s room accessories package benefit offered through EA Play.
Splitgate: Xtreme Perk Pack – Available now
Get ready for action with fresh exclusive content! Use it to unlock the Xtreme character skin, weapon skins, and banner for free Splitgate Advantage package.
Departure on August 31st
The following games will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on August 31st, so please dive right back in ASAP or pick up where you left off! This is also your reminder that if you want to keep these games in your library, you can save up to 20% with your membership discount!
- Blair witch (Cloud, console and PC)
- Double kick heroes (Cloud, console and PC)
- NBA 2K21 (Cloud and console)
- Stranger Things 3: The Game (Cloud, console and PC)
The hits just keep coming (to Xbox Game Pass)! There’s a lot to look forward to so stay tuned @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC on Twitter for updates when these games are ready to play. Alternatively, you can use the Xbox Game Pass mobile app to receive notifications when new games are playable. Catch yourself next time!
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