Microsoft has revealed the new batch of games that will be added to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of August, significantly enriching the subscription service 's catalog. The coming days bring new releases, Game Preview titles, and a particularly important new chapter in the A Plague Tale series .
The additions apply to different Game Pass tiers and cover cloud gaming, Xbox consoles, PC and compatible handheld devices. For several of the titles, availability depends on the subscription plan the user has chosen.
The first additions begin immediately
The list update begins today, August 18, with Egging On, which is also available to Game Pass Premium subscribers. The title is offered via Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and handheld devices, and was already available in the higher tiers of the service.
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A day later, on August 19, Microsoft is adding several different games. Vapor World: Over the Mind is making its appearance as a Game Preview, giving Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers the chance to try the title before its final release.
Also coming on the same day are BlazBlue Entropy Effect X and Relooted. The former is being added to Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while the latter will also be available on Cloud, consoles, and PC.
The big name is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
The most important addition of the second half of August is undoubtedly Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The new chapter of the well-known franchise is expected on August 27th and will be released from day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
This particular addition carries particular weight for the service, as it is a title that can act as a key incentive for those looking for a great story-driven game without having to buy it separately.
A Plague Tale has built a strong following over the years thanks to its atmospheric, cinematic storytelling, and dramatic approach, and the arrival of Resonance on Game Pass from day one further enhances the value of these subscription packages.
More games by the end of the month
On August 20th, Starsand Island follows , available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC, while on August 25th, two more titles are added.
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Aerial_Knight 's DropShot will be released on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC, while Blood Dungeon will be available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Both titles join the roster with varying availability depending on subscription.
Microsoft thus continues to use variety as a key advantage of Game Pass, offering games of different genres and profiles within a few days.
August closes with new choices
Following Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, the list continues on August 31st with Young Suns, which will be available on Cloud, consoles, and PC. The title is initially included in Game Pass Premium, while it will remain available in Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers.
The next addition is already scheduled for September. Shelldiver will be available on September 1st on Cloud, consoles, and PC, with support from Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
All dates at a glance
The schedule for the next few days is as follows: Egging On on August 18, Vapor World: Over the Mind, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X and Relooted on August 19, Starsand Island on August 20, Aerial_Knight's DropShot and Blood Dungeon on August 25, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on August 27. The month concludes with Young Suns on August 31, while Shelldiver opens the cycle of new additions on September 1.
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With this schedule, Xbox Game Pass maintains a steady pace of new releases, with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy being the big highlight for those looking for a major new experience before September rolls around.
