Update: This article was last updated on August 17, 2026, to highlight the games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft has confirmed several titles that are coming to Xbox Game Pass and also leaving the platform on August 1. Fan favorites like Celeste, Crusader Kings 3, and Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord are among the departures, giving subscribers only a short window to play them before they're removed. Here's a list of all games coming to Xbox Game Pass this month and leaving the platform.

All Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026

Microsoft has not officially announced the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for August 2026 yet. We'll update this section as soon as new games are revealed.

Here is a list of all games coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026:

DateGameGenre
August 4, 2026Beast of ReincarnationAction RPG
August 4, 2026Heretic & HexenDark Fantasy FPS and Retro/Boomer Shooter
August 6, 2026Monsters Are Coming!Action Roguelite and Tower Defense
August 13, 2026SandustryMining Simulator
August 14, 2026Grave SeasonsLife Simulation Game
August 17, 2026Black FlowerStrategic Roguelike
August 18, 2026The Sinking City 2Survival Horror
August 18, 2026ArcherioAction Roguelite
August 18, 2026Driving is HardPhysics-Based Driving
August 19, 2026Arcade Archives 2 CYBER CYCLESRacing
August 19, 2026Cloudy DayCasual Platformer
August 19, 2026Dark ReflectionAction Adventure
August 19, 2026Dungeon Antiqua 2Dungeon RPG
August 19, 2026Grim TrialsAction Roguelite
August 19, 2026Hidden Cats in BarcelonaHidden Object
August 19, 2026WonderCat AdventuresPlatformer
August 20, 2026Mortal Shell IIAction RPG
August 20, 2026S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope (DLC)Survival Horror FPS
August 20, 2026Berry Bury BerryIncremental Simulator
August 20, 2026Educational Family GamesFamily / Educational
August 20, 2026Emoji Killer: Casino MassacreRoguelike FPS
August 20, 2026Find The Cats 2Hidden Object
August 20, 2026GallipoliMultiplayer FPS
August 20, 2026Ground Zero HeroAction Roguelite
August 20, 2026Wings of BeyondShoot 'em Up
August 20, 2026Yet Another Zombie SurvivorsReverse Bullet Hell / Roguelite
August 21, 2026Creepy Shift: Uncle Joe's MotelSim-Horror
August 21, 2026Dark Dungeon Head HazePuzzle Adventure
August 21, 2026KeyQuack QuestPlatformer
August 21, 2026Mega City ForceAction Shooter
August 21, 2026No More Slimes!!Action Roguelite
August 21, 2026Pay to PathPuzzle / Strategy
August 21, 2026Psalm 5:9-13Psychological Horror
August 21, 2026With Eyes of IceNarrative Adventure
August 27, 2026Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAction-Adventure

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Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass In August 2026

As new games arrive, several titles are also preparing to leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If any of these are sitting in your backlog, now's a good time to finish them before they disappear. Plus, Game Pass members can usually grab them at up to a 20% discount before they leave.

GameLeaving On
Back to the DawnAugust 1, 2026
CelesteAugust 1, 2026
Crusader Kings 3August 1, 2026
Mount & Blade 2: BannerlordAugust 1, 2026
My Friendly NeighborhoodAugust 1, 2026
Rain WorldAugust 1, 2026
Sniper Elite ResistanceAugust 1, 2026
WhiskerwoodAugust 1, 2026

The good news is that all of these titles will be on sale at least 20% discount off until they leave. Some may even be discounted further depending on ongoing Xbox sales.

That's all the games coming to and leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2026 so far. Microsoft is expected to announce the first wave of Game Pass additions very soon, and we'll update this article as soon as new games are confirmed. Be sure to check back regularly so you don't miss any additions or last-minute announcements. Check back regularly, as Microsoft may announce even more additions later this month.