Xbox Game Pass subscribers gain access to a larger wave of titles for the second half of September, featuring franchise releases and day-one launches, according to Xbox announcements. The refreshed lineup introduces four brand-new games, including the first new Gears of War entry in over six years and a fresh spin-off set in the Minecraft universe.
Upcoming Game Pass Lineup for September and October
According to Xbox schedules, the upcoming weeks bring a mix of day-one launches and newly added catalog titles across PC, console, and cloud platforms. On September 16, subscribers can access Marvel Cosmic Invasion, alongside Planet of Lana II, Routine, and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon for Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass users. Additional releases roll out on September 17, featuring Kernel Hearts and Ninja Gaiden 4.
Console players see the debut of Funcom’s Dune: Awakening on September 22 as a day-one launch for Game Pass members, accompanied by Well Dweller. The schedule continues with Mad King Redemption on September 23, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on September 25, and Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29. Moving into October, Keeper arrives on October 2, followed by the launch of Gears of War: E-Day on October 6, according to Xbox.
Titles Leaving the Library
To accommodate incoming additions, Xbox announced that eight games will leave the Game Pass library on September 30. The departing titles comprise Atomfall, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition, Little Rocket Lab, Sifu, SOPA Tale of the Stolen Potato, Sworn, and Terminull Brigade.
Did you know? Dune: Awakening marks a console debut for developer Funcom, arriving day-and-date for Game Pass subscribers on September 22.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dune: Awakening arrive on Game Pass?
According to Xbox, Dune: Awakening launches on September 22 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
When is Gears of War: E-Day scheduled for release?
Xbox confirms that Gears of War: E-Day hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6.
Which games are leaving Game Pass on September 30?
Eight titles leave the service at the end of the month: Atomfall, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition, Little Rocket Lab, Sifu, SOPA Tale of the Stolen Potato, Sworn, and Terminull Brigade, according to Xbox.
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