Xbox Game Pass is set to receive its second wave of titles for August 2026, introducing a diverse lineup to its Ultimate tier. Headlining the additions is "Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy," which promises a departure from the stealth-focused gameplay of its predecessors.

Instead of emphasizing stealth, "Resonance" is described as primarily action-focused, incorporating mechanics such as a parry button and finishing moves, drawing a parallel to action-adventure titles with a unique thematic element. This new entry in the Plague Tale series offers players a different experience within its established world.

Alongside the new Plague Tale game, "Blood Dungeon" is also joining the service. This title is the latest solo project from Mark Essen, known for his work on "Nidhogg." "Blood Dungeon" is characterized as a roguelike experience that blends elements of "Pac-Man" with the intensity of "Vampire Survivors." The game is described as a mash-up of these distinct gameplay styles.

The full list of games arriving in the second wave of August 2026 for Xbox Game Pass includes:

  • Egging On (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 18
  • 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
  • Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 1

This wave is noted as being lighter in terms of major new additions compared to earlier in the month, with many of the games filtering down from Game Pass Premium to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Earlier in August, "Wolfenstein 3D" was a surprise shadow-drop addition to the service.

In related news for subscribers, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" is scheduled to leave Game Pass on August 31, giving players less than two weeks to experience its content before its departure.