Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2 lineup, and it features a quantity of day-one releases.
Out there tomorrow, August 19, is Vapor World: Over the Thoughts as a day one launch on Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass. Vapor World: Over The Thoughts is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer targeted on deflection fight.
Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) is one other day one launch on Game Pass Final, PC Game Pass, this time on August 25. It’s a 2D platforming survival recreation from the creators of Nidhogg.
Right here’s a giant one: Resonance: A Plague Story Legacy launches on August 27 throughout Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass as a day one launch. “Observe Sophia’s journey to the Minotaur’s Island, the place she faces lethal trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all whereas preventing and staying one step forward of the military chasing her,” reads the official blurb. “However the true problem awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the fantasy will quickly resonate along with her.”
Right here’s the full checklist of video games popping out on Game Pass throughout the relaxation of August, per Xbox Wire:
Xbox Game Pass August 2026 wave 2 lineup:
- Vapor World: Over the Thoughts (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19, Game Pass Final, PC Game Pass
- BlazBlue Entropy Impact X (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 19, Now with Game Pass Premium; becoming a member of Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass
- Relooted (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 19, Now with Game Pass Premium; becoming a member of Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass
- Starsand Island (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 20, Now with Game Pass Premium; becoming a member of Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass
- Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 25, Now with Game Pass Premium; becoming a member of Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass
- Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 25, Game Pass Final, PC Game Pass
- Resonance: A Plague Story Legacy (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 27, Game Pass Final, PC Game Pass
- Younger Suns (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 31, Now with Game Pass Premium; becoming a member of Game Pass Final and PC Game Pass
- Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 1, Game Pass Final, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
As at all times, a quantity of video games depart Game Pass this month. Microsoft additionally signaled that NBA 2K26 leaves Game Pass on September 6, two days after NBA 2K27 comes out.
Video games leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31:
- One other Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- I Am Your Beast (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Neon Abyss (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- One Lonely Outpost (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt- Remastered Version (Cloud and Console)
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