Xbox Game Pass subscribers now know the upcoming list of games for the first half of August 2026, as well as a special & free added bonus on top of the subscription costs. Hopefully, August proves to be a good month for Xbox Game Pass, as the service is already well underway.
Ahead of these upcoming Xbox Game Pass games, Xbox has already added a handful of games for August (despite it still being quite early this month). First is Heretic and Hexen joining Xbox Game Pass Premium, letting more fans than ever play the definitive re-releases of the magic shooters. And the big one is Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation also joining Xbox Game Pass as a day-one game. Fans can check these titles out while waiting for the new upcoming list, if they are not delving into the new freebie.
Beast of Reincarnation is an intriguing detour for Pokemon developer Game Freak, but it sadly doesn't live up to expectations.
On the dates listed above, Xbox Game Pass Premium is adding Monsters Are Coming, PowerWash Simulator, Bounty Star, Date Everything, Grounded 2, Ball x Pit, Cricket 26, Mio: Memories in Orbit, a game preview of Sandustry, and...
