It's the first Tuesday of the month, meaning we're getting another wave of Game Pass titles. A few big releases this month, but it's mostly a quiet one. We have 3 Day-1 titles out of 11 total games, with 7 of those landing on the Premium Tier. Let's get into it!
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
No new games were added to the Essential tier.
Premium Games
Egging On
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - August 18
This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the henhouse and jump, roll and climb your way through a farm shop, factory, and other perilous environments. With some determination, you might just reach your freedom.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - August 19
Experience a roguelite action game set in the BlazBlue universe, featuring striking 2D visuals, stylish combat, and precise, responsive controls. Platinum joins the battle in a free major content update for BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, available now on XBOX Series X|S.
Relooted
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - August 19
Reclaim real African artifacts from western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you can.
Starsand Island
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - August 20
Return to the tranquil embrace of Starsand Island. Here, immerse yourself in a serene pastoral lifestyle: slow-paced days spent bonding with adorable capybaras, cats, and dogs, savoring the thrill of bountiful fishing, exploring the mystical Moonlit Forest, or simply soaking in the island’s untouched beauty.
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - August 25
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot is a high-speed, stylized FPS racer where you play as Smoke Wallace. As a kid, he was bitten by a radioactive dragon, turning his skin purple and giving him the power to fire bullets from his fingertips. Race rivals, fight dragons, shoot smart, and look cool when you land.
Young Suns
Cloud, Console, and PC - August 31
Launching in 1.0 full game release, Young Suns is a narrative life sim set after a successful revolution on Jupiter. Explore fantastical planetoids, derelict ruins, and converted stations with a crew of up to three friends or on your own. Help the friendly citizens of Jupiter rebuild!
Shelldiver
Cloud, Console, and PC - September 1
All aboard the submarine! Shelldiver is an incremental game about a turtle fishing jellyfish and selling them at their little shop. Help our senior protagonist upgrade their equipment, explore various biomes and oceanic depths, and help their local turtle population – maybe right after a well-deserved nap!
Ultimate Games
Vapor World: Over the Mind
Cloud, Console, and PC - August 19 as a Day 1 title
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World: Over The Mind is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat. Descend into a shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face the dark, beautiful world born of sorrow and regret.
Blood Dungeon
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - August 25 as a Day 1 title
From the creators of Nidhogg comes a game about 2D platforming survival. You’ll have to parkour your way around treacherous dungeons to kite monsters while gathering blood and powerups. Survive a run, take the bones you’ve earned to the Bone Shop, and get stronger. Complete quests to unlock upgrades, arenas, skins, and more.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - August 27 as a Day 1 title
Follow Sophia’s journey to the Minotaur’s Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon resonate with her.
Wolfenstein 3D
Cloud, Console, and PC - August 12
Note: Since this is an old game, there's no official trailer online, so we're posting an image of the game's cover that links to its Wikipedia page
Now available on XBOX Series X|S and Cloud Gaming! World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. You are William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, the Allies’ most trusted agent. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.
Once Human (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) - August 25 - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, PC Game Pass
Once Human is the multiplayer strange worlds survival game. Unlock your console-exclusive avatar and a monthly Meta Pass. Enjoy daily treasure chests, multiple cosmetic trials, discount coupons, and Battle Pass XP Boosts in Once Human!
World of Tanks Modern Armor - XP Stock Bundle (Cloud, Console, and PC) - September 1 - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass
Stay ahead of the competition with this exclusive bundle, specially crafted for Game Pass Subscribers. It’s packed with powerful rewards that will help you dominate even the toughest challenges! Here’s what you’ll find in this bundle:
Björn Larsen 3D Commander
x4 Commander XP Boosters (10)
Leaving the Service
The following games will leave the service on August 31st. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC)
I Am Your Beast (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Neon Abyss (Cloud, Console, and PC)
One Lonely Outpost (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt- Remastered Edition (Cloud and Console)
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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