As July transitions into August, Xbox Game Pass is set to welcome a series of exciting titles, with the highly anticipated Halo: Campaign Evolved leading the charge. This first-party Microsoft game will make its debut on July 28, available to subscribers of both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Notably, this launch marks a significant moment as it is a day one release, a rarity in the gaming landscape, with Call of Duty being a notable exception.
Joining Halo in the spotlight is Beast of Reincarnation, an innovative title from the renowned Pokémon developer Game Freak, which will also be available on day one, launching on August 4. Other noteworthy additions include:
Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 lineup:
- Shift at Midnight (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – July 22, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Hell is Us (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – July 23, Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – July 28, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Mistfall Hunter (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – July 30, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Corsair Cove (PC) – July 31, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Heretic + Hexen (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – August 4, Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Beast of Reincarnation (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 4, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
As is customary, several titles will bid farewell to Game Pass at the end of the month. Subscribers have the opportunity to purchase these games at a discount while they remain part of the service.
Leaving Xbox Game Pass July 31:
- Back to the Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Celeste (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Crusader Kings 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- My Friendly Neighborhood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Rain World (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Sniper Elite Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Whiskerwood (PC)
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