At the time of this writing, there are only two new games confirmed to be coming Xbox Game Pass In January 2026. 2025 was the biggest year in Xbox Game Pass history, but it may have left many subscribers with mixed feelings. On one hand, Xbox Game Pass got some of the best games ever in 2025, but on the other hand, Microsoft also raised the price of the Ultimate tier from $19.99 per month to $29.99 per month.
Whether or not Xbox Game Pass is still worth it after the price increase will depend on what you really want out of it. If you're someone who would otherwise be buying new games added to Xbox Game Pass, even with the price hike, the service still pays for itself. If you're someone who only plays a Game Pass game once in a while, you might want to choose more with the months you sign up for. However, there's no denying that Microsoft puts a lot of effort into making sure there's a steady pipeline of high-quality games for Game Pass, with more one-day titles on the way to help justify the price hike.
The 4 biggest Xbox Game Pass games of 2026 are just the tip of the iceberg
Four major Xbox Game Pass games are on deck for 2026, with many more games expected to join the service next year as well.
When it comes to the Xbox Game Pass January 2026 lineup, though, much of it still remains a mystery. Microsoft will reveal more about its Xbox Game Pass January 2026 plans at some point in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, we know of at least two titles that are on the way. Mio: Memories in class will join Xbox Game Pass on January 20, while Nova Roma The service will hit on January 22.
List of new Xbox Game Pass games coming in January 2026
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Mio: Memories in Orbit – January 20
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Nova Roma (PC) – January 22
For those unfamiliar with games, Mio: Memories in class One of the first notable new game releases of 2026. A sci-fi Metroidvania, Mio Players are searching for “a gigantic technological ship” full of deadly machines. In typical Metroidvania fashion, players will have to acquire new upgrades to expand their combat and exploration abilities as they make their way through the game's visually-striking world. Metroidvania fans should definitely mark their calendars Mio: Memories in classAnd those with a Game Pass Ultimate membership will be able to play through the game in its entirety without paying anything beyond their normal fee.
Nova RomaMeanwhile, something completely different is being offered. Nova Roma A city-builder where players build a Roman city. City management is part of the equation, but players must also deal with Roman gods. Offending the gods can have major consequences, which adds an interesting twist to the city-builder formula. Nova Roma Only confirmed for PC, so Game Pass subscribers on Xbox consoles will need to keep that in mind.
Other Xbox Game Pass games are coming in 2026
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MENACE (PC) – February 5
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High in Life 2 – February 13
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Death Howl (Xbox Series X) – February 19th
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Changed – March 12
Moreover Mio: Memories in class and Nova RomaThere are currently four other Xbox Game Pass games with release dates set for 2026. there is MENACE On February 5, High in life 2 On February 13, Scream of death On February 19 and was replaced On March 12.
MENACE is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game from the developers of Battle brothersAnd it will launch in Early Access on February 5 on PC. PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play on PC that day, but those on consoles will have to wait until some point later.
original high in life One of the best days was the Xbox Game Pass game, and so it's fitting that the sequel is also debuting as a Day One release on the service. High in life 2 It will deliver more of the zany sci-fi first-person shooter action that the first game did, and it looks like it'll be a lot of fun. This is one of my most anticipated Game Pass games of 2026, and I can't wait to play it.
Scream of death is a tough-as-nails deck-building card game currently available for PC Game Pass subscribers. Console gamers on the Xbox Series X/S will get to see what all the fuss is about on February 19.
finally, was replaced Xbox Game Pass is coming on March 12th. An action-platformer that Game Pass members have been waiting for a long time. was replaced is almost over and if it lives up to the hype, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest new Game Pass releases of the entire year.
There are several other Game Pass games penciled in with TBA 2026 release dates, including four big titles from Microsoft itself. Forza Horizon 6The fable reboot, Gears of War: E-Dayand Hello 1 The remake is all planned for 2026 releases as a way to help celebrate the Xbox's 25th anniversary. More details on those games and other titles could very well come at the Xbox Developer Live in January, so stay tuned for more information before that.
