In August you have all these games on Xbox and Game Pass

Next month arrives loaded with great releases for Xbox, with several additions to Game Pass from day one.

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August is shaping up to be one of the most intense months of the summer for Xbox gamers. Following a July packed with new releases, the catalog will continue to grow with a mix of big-name titles, new licenses, and highly anticipated returns, as well as several launches that will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

Among the most notable titles, we find highly anticipated games like Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell II, and Star Wars Zero Company, not to mention several additions to Microsoft’s subscription service that promise to keep any gaming enthusiast busy throughout the month.

All confirmed games for Xbox in August 2026

Here are the confirmed releases for Xbox so far:

• August 4 – Beast of Reincarnation (Xbox Game Pass from day one).
• August 13 – Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns.
• August 14 – Mafia: The Old Country – Hombre de Honor Expansion.
• August 15 – Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
• August 18 – The Sinking City 2.
• August 20 – Mortal Shell II.
• August 20 – Steins;Gate Re:Boot.
• August 25 – Once Human.
• August 27 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
• August 27 – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Xbox Game Pass from launch).
• August 27 – Star Wars Zero Company.
• August 28 – Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters.

Games coming to Xbox Game Pass in August

In addition to the regular releases, Xbox Game Pass will receive several exciting additions from day one:

• Beast of Reincarnation (Xbox Series, PC, and Cloud) — August 4.
• Monsters Are Coming! (Xbox Series and Cloud) — August 6.
• Sandustry (PC Game Pass) — August 13.
• Grave Seasons (Xbox Series, PC, and Cloud) — August 14.
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Xbox Series, PC, and Cloud) — August 27.

It’s shaping up to be a very complete month for Xbox users. With several of the summer’s most anticipated releases already confirmed, the offering combines big-name titles, indie games, and five launches that will arrive directly on Xbox Game Pass, strengthening the service’s catalog from day one.