Microsoft has officially revealed the latest lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass this August. The new selection includes a mix of day-one releases, indie adventures, simulation games, and fan-favorite franchises across Console, PC, and Cloud.
Among the biggest additions are Grounded 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, Date Everything!, and Cricket 26, giving subscribers another diverse lineup to enjoy throughout the month.
Here’s every game joining Xbox Game Pass in August.
Ultimate / Premium
- Date Everything! (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
- Cricket 26 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Ultimate
- Sandustry (Game Preview) (PC)
Premium
- Monsters Are Coming (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
- PowerWash Simulator 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
- Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
- Grounded 2 (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
- Ball x Pit (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
- MIO: Memories in Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
- Egging On (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Cloud)
August continues to deliver another strong month for Xbox Game Pass, with Microsoft offering a wide range of experiences across multiple genres. From survival adventures and relaxing simulators to action-packed indies and sports titles, this month’s lineup provides something for nearly every type of player.
Microsoft is expected to announce additional Game Pass updates later this month, including the next batch of games leaving the service. Stay tuned to VGNW for the latest Xbox Game Pass news, announcements, and release updates.
What games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026?
The first August lineup includes Monsters Are Coming, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem, Date Everything!, Grounded 2, Ball x Pit, Cricket 26, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Sandustry, and Egging On.
