Xbox Game Pass announces new game additions for July, including Tony Hawk and Palworld

Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s game subscription service, has revealed its latest batch of titles that will be added to the catalog in July, along with important updates and benefits for its subscribers. The list includes the full release of an indie hit and a remastered classic, as announced by Megan Spurr, senior community lead at Xbox Game Pass.

Games available to play now

Among the new features that can now be accessed by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass subscribers isWinds of Arcana: Ruination. This 2.5D action Metroidvania, with a deep narrative, challenges players to uncover the secrets of a fractured world as Aryn, as she seeks to save her companions and discover her destiny through ancient magic and mysteries.

Upcoming arrivals to the service catalog

The first major highlight isGears of War: Reloaded, which arrived on July 9th for Xbox Game Pass Premium (already available on Ultimate and PC Game Pass). This is a remastered version of the acclaimed first Gears of War, built on the Unreal Engine and fully optimized for the latest generation of consoles. The title comes complete with all original post-launch content, including a bonus campaign act and multiplayer maps.

Also on July 9, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass subscribers have access toTamashika. This is an arcade-style shooter focused on high speed, precision and the need for survival. Players must navigate dynamic environments, reacting quickly to maintain control and concentration in each match.

On July 13,Ascend to Zerowill debut directly on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, being a “day one” release. This action roguelike is set in a devastated world and challenges players to master time-manipulating powers to fight their way to the top.

Bowling fans can become Professional Bowlers Association legends withPBA Pro Bowling 2026, which arrives on July 14th for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. The simulation promises to be the most realistic ever created, with advanced physics and detailed career progression.

On July 15th,Quarantine Zone: The Last Checkexpands its availability to cloud and console, already present in the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans. Players take command of a checkpoint in a collapsing city, where triaging survivors, managing resources, and containing the undead are crucial to preventing the spread of the plague.

The multiplayer open world of cyclingMavrix by Matt Joneswill be available from July 16th for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. Designed by professional athlete Matt Jones, the game lets you ride freely, compete and build a career.

FixForcearrives on July 17th for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. In this cooperative extraction platformer, players are robots tasked with making repairs in a post-human world, alone or with up to five friends, using tools to build structures and get around.

On the same day, July 17th,Fogpiercerwill be released on PC, available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. This sci-fi deck-building roguelike requires strategic positioning and chain reactions to survive the fog and environmental hazards.

For science fiction and survival lovers,The Planet Crafterwill be accessible on July 21st for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. The mission is to terraform a hostile planet, making it habitable for humans, which involves collecting resources, building bases and creating an oxygen-rich atmosphere, either alone or in online co-op.

Finishing the additions, the iconicTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2returns July 21st to cloud, console and PC, available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. This epic collection, rebuilt in high definition, brings back all the pro skaters, stages and tricks from the classic games, completely remastered.

Game update: Palworld receives version 1.0

The long-awaited full version 1.0 of the popular indie gamePalworldwill launch on July 10th for cloud, console and PC, for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This update promises an epic adventure with new locations to explore and characters to meet, expanding the open-world survival and crafting experience with the “Pals.”

Exclusive gaming benefits for subscribers

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also have access to exclusive benefits on other titles.

The newest League of Legends champion,Locke, the Exorcist of the Ashes, is now available on PC through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, Essential and PC Game Pass. Locke is a mid lane assassin, specialized in eliminating enemies and turning small advantages into big opportunities.

ToWuthering Waves, open-world action RPG for Xbox Series X|S and PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass subscribers will be able to unlock special rewards after each version update. These include Moldable Echo, Premium Tuner and Shell Credits, as well as the Xbox-exclusive “Paths and Possibilities” Sigil as a one-time reward.

Games that will leave the catalog on July 15th

It is important for players to stay aware, as some titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass catalog on July 15th. For those who don’t want to miss out on the fun, this is the last chance to play or take the opportunity to purchase these games at a discount before they leave service:

• Dungeons of Hinterberg (cloud, console and PC)
• EA Sports Football Club 24 (cloud, console and PC)
• Stellaris (cloud, console and PC)
• Golf With Your Friends (cloud, console and PC)
• Minami Lane (cloud, console and PC)
• Powerwash Simulator (cloud, console and PC)
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (cloud, console and PC)
• Splitgate: Arena Reloaded (cloud, console and PC)
• Super Fantasy Kingdom (Game Preview) (PC)
• Techtonica (Game Preview) (cloud, console and PC)