Xbox gets 35 new games next week, including two day-one Game Pass titles
Xbox released 35 games between August 24 and August 28, featuring two day-one Game Pass titles. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launched on Game Pass on August 27, serving as a sequel to a title that received five TGA nominations. Other releases included Star Wars Zero Company and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. While this wave of content concludes, Xbox has already confirmed eight new games for Game Pass subscribers on the PC and Ultimate tiers arriving in September.
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- ✓ Xbox released 35 games from August 24-28.
- ✓ Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launched on Game Pass on August 27.
- ✓ Eight games are confirmed for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC tiers in September.
What changed
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was confirmed as one of the day-one Game Pass titles on August 27.
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Xbox launches 35 games including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on Game Pass
Xbox released 35 games between August 24 and August 28, featuring two day-one Game Pass titles. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launched on Game Pass on August 27, serving as a sequel to a title that received five TGA nominations. Other releases included Star Wars Zero Company and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. While this wave of content concludes, Xbox has already confirmed eight new games for Game Pass subscribers on the PC and Ultimate tiers arriving in September.
Why it matters
These releases coincide with Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations and recent Gamescom 2026 announcements. The company is currently promoting new hardware options and upcoming titles like Fable.
What is confirmed
- Xbox released 35 games from August 24-28.
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launched on Game Pass on August 27.
- Eight games are confirmed for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC tiers in September.
Still unconfirmed
- Xbox revealed pricing and a release date for a 25th anniversary limited edition console including Halo: Campaign Evolved.
- Pre-order pricing for the Series X25 and Xbox Disc to Digital were revealed during Gamescom on August 26.
- Grinding Gear Games set the Path of Exile 2 1.0 launch for December 2026.
What to watch next
- Official release dates for the eight confirmed September Game Pass titles
- Price and availability details for the Series X25 console
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (6)
- gamerant.com — Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Game From Award-Winning Studio
- www.ign.com — Path of Exile 2 Release Date Sets 1.0 Launch in December 2026
- gamerant.com — Xbox Game Pass Already Has 8 Games Confirmed for September 2026
- www.ign.com — Xbox's 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Console Price and Release Date Revealed, Comes With Halo: Campaign Evolved
- www.keengamer.com — Gamescom 2026 Day 2 Announcements – Xbox Series X25, Fable, FGS Dates
- gamerant.com — Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Sequel to a Game With 5 TGA Nominations
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Xbox to get 35 new games next week, including two day-one Game Pass titles
Xbox is set to receive 35 new games next week, from August 24-28. Two of these games will be available on Game Pass from day one. The list of games includes titles such as Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.
Why it matters
This update is significant for Xbox gamers as it brings a substantial influx of new games to the platform. The addition of day-one Game Pass titles adds value to the subscription service, offering users immediate access to new releases. This move is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance the Xbox ecosystem and attract more subscribers to Game Pass.
What is confirmed
- 35 new games are coming to Xbox next week.
- Two of the new games will be available on Game Pass from day one.
- The games include Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.
What to watch next
- The official release dates for the day-one Game Pass titles
- The full list of 35 games coming to Xbox next week
- Any potential additions to Game Pass beyond the initial two day-one titles
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (7)
- Pure Xbox — These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-28)
- XBOX Wire — Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
- Windows Report — 30+ Games Including Star Wars Zero Company Join XBOX Next Week (August 24-28)
- TrueAchievements — Xbox gets 35 new games next week, including two day-one Game Pass titles
- ixbt.games — Microsoft Names 28 Games Coming to Xbox This Week
- Games Asylum — Out this week: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, STAR WARS Zero Company, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, MGS: Master Collection Vol. 2, Brigandine Abyss, more – Games Asylum
- www.thexboxhub.com — Game Pass This Week Brings New Day One Drops And A Plague Tale Prequel
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