It's the first Tuesday of the month, meaning we're getting another wave of Game Pass titles (a bit delayed due to Microsoft). Bit of a quiet month, with 1 title being a Day 1 release and 5 games coming to 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, but check out the DLC/Game Updates + In-Game Benefits section of the article.
Premium Games
Shelldiver
Cloud, Console, and PC - September 1
All aboard the submarine! Shelldiver is an incremental game about a turtle fishing for jellyfish and selling them at their little shop. Help our senior protagonist upgrade their equipment, explore various biomes and oceanic depths, and help out their local turtle population – maybe right after a well-deserved nap!
Dice a Million
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - September 4
Have you ever tried to roll 1,000,000 on a set of dice? No? Build the right bag of die, and you might just pull it off. In this roguelike deck builder, the luck of the roll is in your capable hand, decked out in powerful rings, with more than a few tricks up the sleeve.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Cloud, Console, and PC - September 8
Nothing is ever as it seems, as Raven Software brings a gripping single-player Campaign where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as they battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters, and more.
The Royal Writ
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC - September 10
Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deck builder. Watch cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero joins your kingdom’s legend. Build your army and deploy troops on a dynamic battlefield, but remember some sacrifices are necessary.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - September 15
On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill, and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - September 10
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve. Master every bone-shattering strike across multiple modes, including the all-new single-player journey: “World Stage”. Then step into the arena against players worldwide with Cross-Play and Rollback Netcode support or sharpen your skills using enhanced Training and Replay tools designed for all skill levels.
Ultimate Games
Speedrunners 2: King of Speed
Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC - September 3 as a Day 1 title
SpeedRunners 2 is the sequel to the ultimate competitive co-op platformer. Outrun, outjump, and outsmart your rivals in cutthroat online/local races, now up to 8 players online. Master the movement, learn meticulously designed maps, use powerful pick-ups, swing around with a grappling hook, and don’t get knocked off-screen!
DLC/Game Updates + In-Game Benefits
TCG Card Shop Simulator (1.0 Full Game Release) (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) - September 15
You’ve stocked, sorted, and collected – now you can finally play. TCG Card Shop Simulator leaves Game Preview and launches in 1.0 on Xbox Game Pass. The Tetramon TCG lets you build your decks, host tournaments, and run the best card shop around. See you there!
EA Sports NHL 27: EA Play Early Access Trial (Console) - Coming September 4
EA Sports NHL 27 brings the identity of every NHL team to life on the ice, in the arena, and through the broadcast. Get a taste of life on the ice with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, featuring the all-new Connected Franchise mode and an overhauled broadcast package. If you decide to buy, your progress carries over to the full game.
Aniimo (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) - September 16 - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, PC Game Pass
Step into Idyll for a next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG where wonder and discovery await. Encounter extraordinary creatures, uncover hidden corners, and build bonds that shape your journey. Game Pass subscribers can unlock an exclusive monthly Aniimo reward pack! Get 1 Aniipod Ultra, plus 15 Growth Flowers and 300 Glimmer.
Leaving the Service
The following games will leave the service on September 15th. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
Commandos: Origins (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Cricket 24 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Cyberpunk 2077 (Cloud and Console)
Dead Cells (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Frostpunk 2 (PC)
Mullet Madjack (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Spiritfarer (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Superliminal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Train Sim World 5 (Cloud, Console, and 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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