Xbox Game Pass in July: Halo remake, Day 1 highlights and new games

Microsoft introduced the second wave of new additions to Xbox Game Pass in July 2026. Subscribers can expect eight titles, including the remake of the first-ever Halo shooter and a new role-playing game from the Pokémon developers.

New games for Game Pass

Microsoft has announced the lineup for the second half of July for Xbox Game Pass. By the beginning of August 2026, the group will add a total of eight games, four of which will be added to the subscription directly on the day of release. The focus is on the remake of the first Halo part in the fifth version of the Unreal Engine. Halo: Campaign Evolved will be available starting July 28th. The remake of the 2001 campaign features revised graphics, three additional missions and a four-person online co-op mode. A disadvantage for competitive players is the complete lack of classic multiplayer modes, as the development studio has focused entirely on the shared gaming experience.

Xbox Game Pass: Second wave in July 2026

RPG from Game Freak

Another prominent new addition is Beast of Reincarnation, which will be released on August fourth. It is an action role-playing game from Pokémon developer Game Freak. The project combines real-time action with turn-based combat in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Players explore extensive areas and collect various creatures that are used tactically in battle.

In addition to the big names, July offers further releases. The fantasy role-playing game Mistfall Hunter and the cooperative detective horror game Shift at Midnight will be expanding the library on the day of release. Subscribers also receive access to the action title Hell is Us, which was released in 2025. The game combines strategic close-quarters combat with a dark atmosphere and light role-playing mechanics. The current offering is rounded off by the terraforming survival game The Planet Crafter, the pirate city building simulation Corsair Cove and the new edition of the retro shooter Heretic + Hexen. The latter will be available from August 4th and is aimed at fans of classic first-person shooters from the 1990s.

Departures at the end of the month

On July 31st, eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass. If you want to continue playing the titles, you have to purchase the respective game, but you will benefit from a 20 percent discount in the Microsoft Store. In addition, it was announced that the release of the skate simulation Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater I and II for Game Pass, originally planned for July, has been postponed. The following games will no longer be included in the subscription from August: