The heat is on, but the Xbox Game Pass update routine is unfailing: Microsoft has detailed the second batch of additions for August, along with the end-of-month removals. There's something for everyone, and as usual, changes affect console, PC, and cloud services depending on the subscription level.
Among the highlights are several day-one releases , the return of a beloved JRPG, and a batch of five titles leaving 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 is adding seven new titles in the final part of the month, combining direct releases on Game Pass with games already available on other subscription plans. Below is a breakdown by date, system, and tier:
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.
Two big names stand out in this section: the remaster of Gears of War , which arrives directly on the service, and the new Dragon Age, which follows the same formula with an immediate release for subscribers. Meanwhile, Persona 4 Golden returns to the catalog with support for all three formats.
The two indie titles added mid-month, Blacksmith Master and Void/Breaker , are coming exclusively to PC through PC Game Pass and Ultimate, while Herdling is launching on PC, consoles, and cloud streaming for Ultimate subscribers. Meanwhile, Goat Simulator Remastered is expanding its availability to the Standard plan on Xbox Series X|S.
These additions join other releases that have been arriving throughout the month, with names like Assassin's Creed Mirage , Rain World, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector or Aliens: Fireteam Elite already in the August catalog.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31
The service model is based on a rotating schedule, which means some subscriptions will be discontinued. Microsoft has confirmed five subscriptions will be discontinued by August 31st, across consoles, PC, and cloud gaming. You have until then 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 purchase these games at a 20% discount before they're removed. This affects players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and cloud saves , so it's a good idea to check your unfinished games if you want to complete them in time.
The gap left by these departures is compensated for by the end-of-month releases, especially with the day-one arrival of Gears of War: Reloaded and Dragon Age: The Veilguard , which replenish the action and RPG showcase within the service.
Plans, prices and where to play
Game Pass is distributed in 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 PC, PC Game Pass (€11,99) includes most of the new features from day one; and Ultimate (€17,99) adds cloud gaming, all the benefits of console and PC, plus an EA Play subscription.
Keep in mind that not all additions are available at all levels: some titles are launching exclusively on PC Game Pass and Ultimate , while others expand access to Standard on consoles. The label on each game indicates compatible platforms and plans.
What else does the catalog offer right now?
In addition to the new additions in the second half of August, the service maintains a very extensive catalog of offerings. Microsoft boasts over 450 active games across PC, console, and cloud services, with some differences between platforms and a regularly updated schedule of changes.
If you prefer to play on PC, the PC Game Pass ecosystem gives you access to almost the entire selection of the service, with slight variations compared to consoles. Recent additions like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Citizen Sleeper 2 coexist with day-one releases and classics from the original catalog.
With the dates now set, the second half of August is 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 picture of highs and lows that, if well planned, allows you to get the most out of your subscription on console, PC and cloud.