The heat is pressing, but the Xbox Game Pass update routine It never fails: Microsoft has detailed the second batch of additions for August, along with the end-of-month withdrawals. There's something for everyone, and, as usual, changes affect consoles, PCs, and the cloud depending on your subscription level.
Among the movements, the arrival of several proposals stands out. day one in the catalog, the return of a beloved JRPG and a block of five titles launching on August 31st with a discounted purchase option. If you're looking to organize your backlog, now's the time to mark your dates.
Calendar of new registrations for the second half of August
Microsoft adds seven new features at the end of the month, combining direct releases on Game Pass With releases already available on other plans. Below are the details by date, system, and level:
Week of August 18
- Blacksmith Master (Game Preview) – August 19, PC – PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
- Void/Breaker – August 19, PC – PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
- Goat Simulator Remastered – August 20, Xbox Series X | S – Now also on Game Pass Standard.
- 4 Golden Person – August 20, Cloud, Console and PC – Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
- Herdling – August 21, Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S – PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
Week of August 25
- Gears of War: Reloaded – August 26, Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S – PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard – August 28, Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S – PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
In this block two big names stand out: the Gears of War remaster, which lands directly on the service, and the new Dragon Age, which repeats the formula with immediate release for subscribers. In parallel, 4 Golden Person returns to the catalog with support in all three formats.
The two independent mid-month highs, Blacksmith Master and Void/Breaker, are only coming to PC within PC Game Pass and Ultimate, while Herdling is coming to PC, consoles, and cloud for Ultimate owners. Meanwhile, Goat Simulator Remastered expands availability to the Standard plan on Xbox Series X|S.
These additions are added to other releases that have been arriving throughout the month, with names such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, Rain World, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector or Aliens: Fireteam Elite are already in the August catalog.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31
The service model is rotating, and that means layoffs. Microsoft confirms five exits by August 31st, on both consoles and PCs, and cloud gaming. You have until that date to complete them with an active subscription.
- Borderlands 3 (Ultimate Edition in some regions)
- Sea of ​​Stars
- Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay!
- This War of Mine: Final Cut
- Ben 10 Power Trip
As usual, Game Pass members can buy these games with a 20% discount before his retirement. It affects players of Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and the cloud, so it's a good idea to review pending items if you want to finish them on time.
The gap left by these losses is compensated by the releases at the end of the month, especially with the arrival on the first of Gears of War: Reloaded y Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which replenish the action and RPG showcase within the service.
Plans, prices and where to play
Game Pass is divided into several tiers with key differences. Core (€6,99 per month in Spain) offers a rotating selection of titles and online multiplayer on console; Standard (€12,99) includes part of the catalog, but not all day-one releases.
For those who play on the computer, PC GamePass (€11,99) brings together most of the new features from day one; and Ultimate (€17,99) adds cloud gaming, all the benefits of console and PC, plus a subscription to EA Play.
Please note that not all additions reach all levels: some titles are released only in PC Game Pass and Ultimate, while others extend access to Standard on consoles. Each game's label indicates supported platforms and plans.
What else does the catalog offer right now?
In addition to the additions in the second half of August, the service maintains a very extensive list of proposals. Microsoft exceeds the 450 active games between PC, console and cloud, with specific differences between platforms and a regularly updated changelog.
If you prefer to play on a computer, the ecosystem of PC GamePass gives you access to almost the entire service selection, with slight variations from the console. Recent additions such as Assassin's Creed Mirage or Citizen Sleeper 2 coexist with day-one premieres and classics from its own catalogue.
With the dates already on the table, the second half of August It's marked by the releases of Gears of War: Reloaded and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the return of Persona 4 Golden, and the five farewells on the 31st; a series of ups and downs that, when well planned, allows you to get the most out of your subscription on console, PC, and cloud.