Those with Xbox Game Pass next week are going to have very little free time

Five new titles arrive at the service in just three days and several debut from the first day.

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Next week is shaping up to be a big one for Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has already confirmed another batch of additions for late April, featuring a mix of shooters, classic strategy, sci-fi, and new Day One releases for console, PC, and cloud.

What’s most impressive isn’t just the number of games arriving in such a short span, but also the variety of the catalog. Among the new additions, we find everything from one of the most frenetic shooters of recent years to the return of a historic strategy saga, as well as several brand-new proposals that will debut directly on the service. Moreover, practically every day will bring significant news for subscribers, demonstrating once again the incredible pace that Game Pass is maintaining in 2026.

All the games coming to Xbox Game Pass next week

April 28

• Aphelion — Cloud, Xbox Series, and PC (Day One)

DON’T NOD’s new sci-fi adventure will take players to Persephone, a frozen planet filled with secrets, survival, and cinematic exploration. Everything points to this being one of the most interesting proposals of the month within the service.

April 29

• Trepang2 — Cloud, Xbox Series, and PC

One of the most intense and violent shooters of recent years is finally landing on Game Pass. The game combines rapid action, special abilities, and combat inspired by classics like F.E.A.R.

April 30

• Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (Game Preview) — PC (Day One)

The legendary strategy saga returns with massive turn-based tactical battles, city-building, and fantastical creatures.

• Sledding Game (Game Preview) — Cloud, Xbox Series, and PC (Day One)

A physics-based proposal focused on speed and snow descents that will arrive directly on the catalog from launch day.

• TerraTech Legion — Cloud, Xbox Series, and PC (Day One)

A survival shooter where you’ll have to build armed vehicles while fighting against hordes of AI-controlled robots on different planets.

The most notable releases

Among all the releases, Aphelion and Trepang2 are likely to generate the most conversation over the next few days, although the arrival of Heroes of Might & Magic is also a significant move for fans of classic strategy.

Looking at the calendar that Xbox already has prepared for May, it’s clear that Game Pass still has several important surprises in store for the coming weeks.