Xbox Game Pass Adds Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on August 27
Microsoft has revealed the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of August 2026, with several day-and-date additions across cloud, console, and PC. The biggest headline is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, launching on August 27 and set years before the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence and Requiem.
Quick facts: Xbox Game Pass (Aug 2026)
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy arrives August 27 on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, also included in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Shelldiver launches September 1 on cloud, console, and PC, included in Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass
- Most late-August drops are listed as Game Pass Premium while select titles come as Game Pass Ultimate and/or PC Game Pass
- Games leaving the service: Another Crab’s Treasure, I Am Your Beast, Neon Abyss, One Lonely Outpost, and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt – Remastered Edition all end availability on August 31
- NBA 2K26 leaves later, on September 6
Here’s the complete lineup for the second half of August 2026. Microsoft’s schedule spans multiple days, with titles arriving in phases and support varying by tier and platform.
New Xbox Game Pass games in the second half of August 2026
Egging On launches August 18. It’s available via cloud, Xbox Series X|S, portable consoles, and PC, and it’s part of Game Pass Premium, which is already available in both Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Vapor World: Over the Mind (Game Preview) arrives August 19 for cloud, console, and PC, included in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The same day also brings BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, plus Relooted—both set for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC—and both are listed under Game Pass Premium (available in Ultimate and PC Game Pass).
On August 20, Starsand Island lands on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as another Game Pass Premium title, again already included for players on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
After a brief gap, August 25 adds two more. Aerial_Knight’s DropShot comes to cloud, Xbox Series X|S, portable consoles, and PC under Game Pass Premium, while Blood Dungeon arrives for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as part of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is scheduled for August 27 across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and portable consoles, along with PC, with inclusion in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Finishing out the month, Young Suns arrives August 31 for cloud, console, and PC as Game Pass Premium (also available via Ultimate and PC Game Pass). Then on September 1, Shelldiver launches for cloud, console, and PC and is included in Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy brings Sophia to Game Pass
The featured release is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, available starting day one on August 27 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud. The story is set 15 years before the events of A Plague Tale: Requiem, placing players in the role of So phia, a young scavenger.
In this prequel era, Sophia sets out on a dangerous adventure tied to the mysterious Minotaur Island. It’s the latest entry from Asobo Studio, positioned as a bridge to the world fans know from the earlier A Plague Tale games.
What’s leaving Xbox Game Pass in late August 2026
Microsoft is also listing titles that will exit the service during the same period. The majority of the departures are set for August 31, which means players will want to finish up before the end of the month.
- Another Crab’s Treasure (leaves August 31)
- I Am Your Beast (leaves August 31)
- Neon Abyss (leaves August 31)
- One Lonely Outpost (leaves August 31)
- The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt – Remastered Edition (leaves August 31)
- NBA 2K26 (leaves September 6)
If you’re looking for alternatives among the August additions, Vapor World is highlighted as a 2D action adventure with a dark tone and soulslike sensibilities, featuring hand-drawn visuals. Another notable add is Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, a new entry from the creator of Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, focused on fast action, parkour, and a stylized presentation.
