Xbox Game Pass will break records in 2026 with 75 day-one launch games

The next year is shaping up to be the biggest in the history of Xbox Game Pass.

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Microsoft is already looking ahead to 2026 with an ambitious roadmap for Xbox Game Pass, and the numbers speak for themselves: the service will reach 75 day-one launch games, a record figure that far exceeds the 51 of 2025 and solidifies Game Pass as the central axis of Xbox’s strategy.

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This growth reflects a clear trend: the catalog is not only increasing in quantity, but also in variety and weight of its releases. In 2026, top-tier titles will arrive, including Xbox Game Studios’ own productions and agreements with third-party studios that aim to reinforce the value of the service.

Halo, Fable, and Forza lead the 2026 releases on Xbox Game Pass

Among the games already on the 2026 calendar, some of the most anticipated names by the community stand out:

• Halo: Campaign Evolved — The return of the science fiction saga, with a completely redesigned campaign for the new generation.

• Forza Horizon 6 — Playground Games will take us to Japan with a larger world, dynamic weather, and a deeper customization system.

• Fable — The mythical role-playing series returns with a total reinvention that preserves British humor and a world full of decisions.

• Gears of War: E-Day — A journey to the past to discover the origins of the conflict between humanity and the Locust.

• Planet of Lana 2, Replaced, At Fates End, or Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy complete a list that mixes new IPs, sequels, and independent productions.

The updated graph shows a constant evolution in Game Pass’s day-one launches, going from 9 in 2018 to the 75 planned for 2026, an unprecedented leap that evidences Xbox’s commitment to its flagship service.

With these numbers, 2026 could mark a turning point in the history of Xbox Game Pass, demonstrating that the bet on offering big releases from day one is stronger than ever.