It's the second Tuesday of the month, meaning we're getting another wave of games added to Game Pass. This is a BIG update, with 16 games coming across all tiers, including 3 Day 1 titles. Let's see what's in store!
Quotes (in italic) taken from the article linked above. Pay attention to the platforms for each game (Cloud, Console, and PC), as some titles won't be available for all of them. Some of the games in the article may have been covered in the previous wave. Games that are part of EA Play are only available to PC and Ultimate subscribers. Games marked as Game Preview are still in active development and this isn't the final version.
Essential Games
DayZ
PC - April 8
The post-soviet country of Chernarus is struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected in this open world zombie survival game. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus – how far will you go to survive?
Premium Games
Final Fantasy IV
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 7
Dive into a classic RPG with Final Fantasy IV. The Kingdom of Baron begins to attack the surrounding countries. Cecil the dark knight joins forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and more to fight against Baron.
Endless Legend 2
PC - April 8
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
FBC: Firebreak
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 8
A cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak — the Bureau’s most versatile unit — has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.
Planet Coaster 2
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 9
Build and customize thrilling roller coasters and incredible water slides, manage the ultimate theme park experience, and share your epic creations. Are you ready to ride the wave?
Tiny Bookshop
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - April 10
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
Football Manager 26
Cloud, Console, PC - April 13
(PC version snippet) New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy redefined, and where storytelling evolves, placing you at the heart of the beautiful game. A reimagined interface and more immersive matchday experience bring you closer to the action and combines to elevate every decision and match-defining moment.
(Console version snippet, also available on PC) Delivering effortless, instinctive console control, a redesigned user interface combines with the most immersive matchday experience in series history to bring you closer to every match-defining moment. Build your superstar squad with new transfer tools and bring your footballing vision to life through innovations that deliver enhanced tactical realism.
Hades II
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - April 14
Battle beyond the Underworld in Hades II, an action-packed, endlessly replayable roguelike dungeon crawler rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth. As the immortal Princess, explore a bigger, deeper mythic world and vanquish the Titan of Time as the story reacts to your every setback and accomplishment.
The Thaumaturge
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 14
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 16
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Cloud, Console, and PC - April 17
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare redefined the iconic series with a visceral, grounded campaign inspired by modern global conflict, alongside an immersive Multiplayer experience and intense cooperative Special Ops missions. Featuring fluid gunplay and cinematic storytelling, this entry delivers a bold take on Modern Warfare.
Little Rocket Lab
Cloud, Console, and PC - April 21
Little Rocket Lab is a cozy, machine building RPG. You play as Morgan, an aspiring engineer! Head home to St. Ambroise to help complete your family’s dream-building a rocket. Help the locals with new machines, be creative, and become the ultimate engineer! That rocket isn’t going to build itself!
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC - April 21
Miho steps into the pantry to fetch a potato for his grandma and falls into a magical world full of wonders. Meet quirky characters, venture through the depths of South America, and learn the importance of the things we pass along in this unforgettable emotional narrative adventure
NBA 2K26
Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC - April 3
Pick up and play NBA 2K26 with Xbox Game Pass to hit the court with your favorite NBA teams and compete against friends in Play Now. Experience an all-new immersive MyCareer storyline on New Gen consoles, manage a star-studded lineup in MyTeam, and climb the ranks in The City.
Ultimate Games
Replaced
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - April 14 - As a Day 1 title
Can an AI become human? Expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corp as R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body. Set in an alternate 1980s America, navigate a dark cyberpunk thriller in this cinematic 2.5D platformer blending narrative exploration with fluid, free-flow action.
EA Sports NHL 26
Cloud and Xbox Series X|S - April 16
Get ready to take to the ice and play like a superstar when NHL 26 joins EA Play on April 16. Experience Ice Q 2.0 powered by NHL Edge data, a reimagined Be A Pro mode, and HUT seasons. Also, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to grab an EA Play Supercharge Bundle for NHL 26 until May 16 and enjoy a 10% discount on EA digital purchases as part of their subscription.
Vampire Crawlers
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - April 21 as a Day 1 title
From the creators of Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers turns the thrill of Survivors into a hyper turn‑based, rogue-lite card‑driven blobber. Build busted decks, explore familiar dungeons, and unleash world‑ending combos. Either take your time and be tactical or play turns as fast as you humanly can: The outcome is always accurate!
Kiln
Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - April 23 as a Day 1 title
Kiln is a pottery power‑fantasy celebrating both Creativity and Destruction—the pleasure of making beautiful things, then smashing them to smithereens. Create your pot, grab your friends, and throw down in online arenas, where the ceramic creations you sculpt become the bodies you bring into battle.
Super Meat Boy 3D
Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - March 31
The latest game in the iconic indie platforming series is coming to consoles and PC. Be prepared to die, die, and die again as you jump into the next dimension with Super Meat Boy 3D!
DLC/Game Updates + In-Game Benefits
Dome Keeper (Multiplayer Update) (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – April 13 – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
Explore the world of Dome Keeper with friends with the multiplayer update! Defend your dome together in four player co-op, or go versus in a battle to survive the longest or deliver the most resources.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 03 – Available now – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Take on the extreme with new Maps, Modes, and Weapons. Brave the frigid winds and take cover under the massive satellites of Beacon or take your chances in the close quarters of a moving submarine in Abyss. In Zombies, the new Ashwood Survival Map will test players’ skill.
Microsoft Bubble (PC) – Available now – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, PC Game Pass
Pop into classic arcade-style action in Microsoft Bubble. Line up precision shots, stack power-ups, and blast tricky blockers to clear the board before your moves run out. Test your skills across endless levels, complete missions, and earn Achievements—perfect for a quick break or a high-score run.
World of Warships (PC) – April 9
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Albion Online (Cloud and Console) – April 21 – Now on Cloud and Console, joining Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG where every player choice shapes the world. Explore, gather, craft, and conquer while forging alliances. Game Pass subscribers can unlock an exclusive Green Knight vanity and mount, 100,000 Fame, 3 days of Premium status, and 3000 Victory Emote charges.
Leaving the Service
The following games will leave the service on April 25th. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
Ashen (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Grand Theft Auto V (Cloud, Console, and PC)
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC)
What do you think of the titles coming to Game Pass? Any other games you'd like added to the service? Let us know in the comments below!
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