New Additions and Upcoming Releases

Microsoft has officially announced the second wave of content updates for Xbox Game Pass in September 2026. Subscribers can expect a variety of new titles to join the service, including several high-profile day one releases. Among the notable additions, RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available on Game Pass starting September 15. Furthermore, players can look forward to day one access for Kernel Hearts and Minecraft Dungeons II. The highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day is also confirmed for the service, with a scheduled release date of October 6.

Service Departures and Special Events

While the library continues to grow, Microsoft has also confirmed that eight titles are scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on September 30. Subscribers who are currently playing these titles should prioritize finishing them before they are removed from the catalog at the end of the month. In addition to the library rotation, the company is hosting a special event for Sea of Thieves. Specifically, Sea of Thieves: Season 21 includes a free play weekend from September 17-21, allowing players to access the game without requiring an active subscription during that window.

  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available on Game Pass starting September 15.
  • Kernel Hearts is a day one release on Xbox Game Pass.
  • Minecraft Dungeons II is a day one release on Xbox Game Pass.
  • Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled for release on October 6.
  • Eight titles are scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on September 30.
  • Sea of Thieves: Season 21 includes a free play weekend from September 17-21.

These updates reflect the ongoing commitment to providing a rotating selection of content for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. By balancing new day one arrivals with scheduled departures, the service continues to shift its available library. Players should take note of the September 30 deadline for the departing games to ensure they do not lose access to their progress unexpectedly. The inclusion of the Sea of Thieves free play weekend offers a unique opportunity for non-subscribers to engage with the platform's ecosystem during the mid-month period.