Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass are in for a treat with the addition of three new day-one games, including a standout title that has already made waves in the gaming community. This particular game has achieved remarkable success, selling two million copies within just 12 hours of its launch, marking it as one of the best-selling games of 2026. However, it’s important to note that these new titles are not available to Premium subscribers or those on the standard tier of the service.
Availability and Purchase Options
While these three new games are exciting additions, they are not permanent fixtures in the subscription service, as none are published by Xbox Game Studios. The exact duration of their availability remains uncertain, and there is no indication of when they might be accessible to Premium subscribers. For now, subscribers can take advantage of a 20% discount on each title if they choose to purchase them.
Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2, the eagerly awaited sequel from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, has officially launched this week. As the third installment in the series, following 2018’s Subnautica and the standalone expansion Subnautica: Below Zero, this underwater survival game is already making headlines. Its impressive sales figures place it among the top launches of 2026, currently holding the title of best-selling game on Steam.
It’s worth mentioning that Subnautica 2 is currently in early access, which is why it does not yet have a Metacritic score. Nonetheless, it is accessible through both PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on PC and Xbox Series X.
Call of the Elder Gods
Another notable title is Call of the Elder Gods, an adventure game that serves as a sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea. Developed by Out of the Blue and published by Raw Fury, this game has garnered a respectable score of 80 on Metacritic. It is available on both Xbox Series X and PC, and can be enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Outbound
Lastly, we have Outbound, an open-world exploration game developed by Square Glade Games and published by Silver Lining Games. Unfortunately, this title has not received favorable reviews, reflected in its Metacritic score of 65. Like the others, Outbound is available on both PC and Xbox Series X, accessible through the Ultimate and PC tiers of the subscription service.
