Likely dates for the announcement of the new Xbox Game Pass games for August

If everything goes as planned, at these dates the new games for Xbox Game Pass in August should be announced.

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The second half of August in Xbox Game Pass promises to bring new additions, and all eyes are on when Microsoft will make the announcement. Although there is no official confirmation yet, the proximity of Gamescom 2025 makes its dates the perfect moment to unveil the news.

The event will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 20 to 24, 2025, with the Opening Night Live as the starting point on Wednesday, August 20, at 8:00 PM (Spanish mainland time) / 1:00 PM (Mexico City time). Microsoft will have its own space and presentations, which increases the likelihood that the announcement will take place just before or coinciding with the start of the fair.

Possible dates to learn about the new Xbox Game Pass additions for the second half of August

Following the usual pattern and taking into account the Gamescom calendar, the most likely dates for the announcement of the second batch of games would be Tuesday, August 19 or Wednesday, August 20. This way, Microsoft could generate excitement before the event and keep the conversation active throughout the week.

If confirmed, the announcement could include not only the titles that will arrive in the second half of August, but also previews of important releases that will be added to the service in September. Gamescom has been a showcase for presenting Game Pass surprises in the past, so this year could be a repeat. It’s also possible that they might announce it this afternoon, but we doubt it, although with Microsoft, you never know.