Xbox Game Pass Refresh: New Titles Arrive as Others Depart

July brings a mix of fresh content and farewells to select games on Xbox.

As July unfolds, the Xbox Game Pass is set for a content shuffle. New games will be added, bringing fresh experiences, while several titles will be removed from the service. Here’s a look at what’s coming and going.

Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass

As of July 15th, several games will no longer be available on Xbox Game Pass. These include:

• Flock
• Mafia Definitive Edition
• Magical Delicacy
• Tchia
• The Callisto Protocol
• The Case of the Golden Idol

For gamers who enjoy these titles, now is the time to play them before they disappear from the service.

Exciting New Arrivals on Xbox

Several new games are joining Xbox Game Pass in July, offering a diverse range of experiences. The lineup includes:

July 1

• Mecha Break: A multiplayer shooter focused on team battles.
• Little Nightmares II: Featuring new puzzles and a fresh storyline.
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: An action-adventure game centered around tomb exploration.

July 8

• Missile Command Delta: A reimagining of the arcade classic, complete with planetary defense modes.

July 10

• EA Sports College Football 26: Enhanced recruitment system in this football game.
• Islanders: New Shores: A minimalist building game.

July 11

• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Skateboarding classic with improved graphics and online multiplayer.
• Bendy and the Dark Revival: Explore a chaotic animation studio from **Audrey’s** perspective.

July 15

• Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate: A new narrative campaign with unexplored dungeons and an unpublished subclass.
• Edens Zero: Based on the manga by Hiro Mashima, featuring interplanetary exploration.
• Ready or Not: Become a SWAT commander in this first-person shooter.
• Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition: A dark force sweeps through Faerûn, and only you can prevent devastation.

July 18

• Shadow Labyrinth: A new version of the classic Pac-Man Arcade game.

July 22

• Monument Valley 3: Sequel to the popular isometric puzzle game, now with a more introspective story.

July 23

• Wheel World: Guide **Kat** in this career and adventure video game, set in Wheel World.

July 24

• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: A dark combat game with unique aesthetics.
• Killing Floor 3: The newest installment in this action and terror first-person shooter saga.

July 29

• Grounded 2: Set two years after the original, teenagers return to a completely new environment.
• Tales of the Shire: Set in the Lord of the Rings universe.

July 31

• Earthion: A shooting game.
• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: An improved version of the classic Ninja Gaiden universe.

Understanding Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service providing access to a wide array of games on console, PC, or both, for a monthly fee. As of early 2024, the service boasts over 34 million subscribers worldwide (Statista).

Available Subscription Plans

Xbox Game Pass offers several subscription tiers to cater to different gaming needs:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

• High-quality games for console, PC, and cloud gaming.
• Additional benefits such as EA Play.

Xbox Game Pass Core

• Access to online multiplayer mode on console.
• Access to a catalog of high-quality games.
• Member discounts.

Xbox Game Pass for PC

• Access to a variety of PC games.
• Access to premiere games on launch day.

Xbox Game Pass Standard

• A catalog of high-quality console games.
• Access to online multiplayer games.
• Offers for members.

Accessing Game Pass Titles

The latest Game Pass titles can be found on the official Xbox website, through your console, or via the Xbox application on mobile devices or Windows PC.