Microsoft has unveiled the second wave of titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass in August 2026, with several games set to debut day-one on the service. The lineup includes a variety of genres, from narrative-driven souls-likes to 2D survival platformers.

Vapor World: Over the Mind, a narrative-focused souls-like platformer emphasizing deflection combat, will be available starting August 19. It is launching day-one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Following on August 25 is Blood Dungeon, a 2D platforming survival game from the creators of Nidhogg. This title will also be a day-one release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, accessible on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

A significant addition to the service will be Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, launching on August 27 as a day-one release across Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The game follows Sophia's quest on the Minotaur's Island, where she must overcome trials, navigate treacherous environments, and solve puzzles while evading an pursuing army and confronting a mythical creature.

The full list of games joining Xbox Game Pass during the remainder of August includes:

  • Vapor World: Over the Mind (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19
  • BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – August 19
  • Relooted (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – August 19
  • Starsand Island (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – August 20
  • Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 25
  • Blood Dungeon (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – August 25
  • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 27
  • Young Suns (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 31

Additionally, Shelldiver is scheduled to join Game Pass on September 1 for Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

Microsoft also confirmed titles departing the Game Pass library on August 31. These include Another Crab’s Treasure, I Am Your Beast, Neon Abyss, and One Lonely Outpost, all available on Cloud, Console, and PC. The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt – Remastered Edition will also leave Cloud and Console on the same date. NBA 2K26 is set to depart on September 6.