Game Pass Keeps Delivering

Microsoft has doubled down on its commitment to Xbox Game Pass subscribers with one of the most stacked summer line-ups the service has ever seen. Twenty games are confirmed to land on day one — meaning subscribers can play them at launch for no extra cost.

First-Party Highlights

Leading the charge are several highly anticipated Xbox Game Studios titles, including a new entry in the Fable series and an expanded update to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Both have been long-awaited by fans and are expected to showcase what Xbox Series X hardware can truly do at full throttle.

Third-Party and Indie Additions

Beyond first-party titles, Game Pass is pulling in a strong set of third-party and indie games this summer:

A new action RPG from the studio behind Hollow Knight
A narrative horror game that's already generating Oscar-style buzz in gaming circles
Three major Japanese RPG entries landing day one via publisher partnerships
Several couch co-op titles perfect for summer gaming sessions

PC and Cloud Gaming

All 20 titles will be available on both console and PC Game Pass, with cloud streaming available for most entries. Microsoft has also confirmed improvements to cloud latency in several regions ahead of the summer drop.

Is Game Pass Still the Best Deal in Gaming?

With this line-up, the value proposition for Game Pass remains extremely compelling. At its current price point, a single month's subscription now covers access to more content than most people can realistically play. For casual and hardcore gamers alike, summer 2026 on Game Pass looks very, very good.