Xbox Game Pass adds 2024 games that are all about creativity and control

the latter Xbox Game Pass A library update is presented Planet Coaster 2which is now available in three subscription tiers. It's the fourth new title to hit the subscription service in April 2026 and the 58th Xbox Game Pass addition this year.

Planet Coaster 2 2024 is a theme park management sim from British studio Frontier Developments. As the name suggests, it is a direct sequel to 2016 Planet CoasterAccording to average estimates from VG Insights, Gamalytic, and PlayTracker, an indie darling rewards control and creativity in one place, which is estimated to have sold 4.8 million units on PC alone. While its commercial pace is tracking behind its predecessor, Planet Coaster 2 It debuted to relatively favorable reviews, underscored by its “strong” OpenCritic rating, based on 50 reviews, with an average score of 78 and an 85% recommendation rate. It has also accumulated over 7,500 Steam user reviews, 71% of which are positive, as of April 2026. Those two data points combined Planet Coaster 2 One of the best-received modern rollercoaster tycoon games.

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Planet Coaster 2 expands the Xbox Game Pass theme park sim catalog

The 2024 Management SIM became available on Microsoft's subscription service for the first time today, April 9, nearly 17 months after its original release. It joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium tiers, as well as PC Game Pass. Its debut coincided with the major Xbox Store Spring 2026 sale that featured a flat 60% discount on all versions. Planet Coaster 2Lowering the price of the base and deluxe versions to $19.99 and $25.99 respectively.

original Planet Coaster There was also a stint in the Xbox Game Pass catalog that ran from November 2020 to November 2021. Its sequel may be looking at another 12-month availability window, which is a fairly standard timeframe for third-party additions to the service. Theme Park Builder is a big win for the Tycoon title lineup on Xbox Game Pass, which currently only includes a few select games, such as Paradox Interactive's Cities: Skylines – Remastered and Xbox Game Studios' own Zoo Tycoon.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass arrivals

the date	the game	Game Pass Tier(s)	Platform(s)	notes
April 9	Planet Coaster 2	Ultimate, Premium, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S
April 10	A small bookstore	Ultimate, Premium, PC	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
April 13	Football Manager 26	premium	Cloud, Console, PC	Available on XGP Ultimate and PC GP from November 2025. Technically the two games from the “console” version are standalone titles.
April 14	was replaced	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
April 14	Hades II	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S	First Day (Series X/S) Release.
April 14	Thaumaturge	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, PC, Series X/S
April 16	The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered	premium	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Available from April 2025 on XGP Ultimate and PC GP.
April 16	EA Sports NHL 26	ultimate	Cloud, Series X/S
April 17	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, Console, PC
April 21	Vampire crawlers	Param, PC	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
April 21	Little Rocket Lab	premium	Cloud, Console, PC	Available from October 2025 on XGP Ultimate and PC GP.
April 21	Sopa: The Story of the Stolen Potato	premium	Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC	Available from October 2025 on XGP Ultimate and PC GP.
April 23	kiln	Param, PC	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
April 28	Aphelion	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
May 19	Forza Horizon 6	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
July 13	Climb to zero	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
August 4	Animal of Reincarnation	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.
August 14	Grave seasons	Param, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	First day release.

Xbox Game Pass currently has nine more confirmed April 2026 arrivals still waiting to be added, starting with A small bookstore, was replacedand Hades 2in that order. Thaumaturge, EA Sports NHL 26and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare There are also reasons to extend the service beyond this month, viz Aphelion, kilnand Vampire crawlers.

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More arrivals are expected to be confirmed on or around April 21, when the Wave 2 lineup for the month is likely to be formalized. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass is scheduled to lose a handful of titles on April 15, Grand Theft Auto 5 Headlining the next wave of departures.