Xbox Game Pass adds first AAA games of 2026

star wars outlaw It's available across two Xbox Game Pass tiers starting today, January 13th. This is the first AAA title to join the subscription service in 2026 and the fourth title added to Xbox Game Pass overall since the beginning of the year.

First released in August 2024, star wars outlaw It is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft subsidiary Massive Entertainment. Unlike many previous Star Wars titles, it was designed as a villain fantasy rather than a Jedi power trip. The game stars Kay Vess, a street thief and smuggler determined to strive for a better future for herself, along with her adorable Merqaal companion Nix, who acts as a pet and scout. star wars outlaw It was released to generally favorable reviews, as reflected by its average score of 75 on OpenCritic. Clunky stealth sections and technical issues were among the most frequently cited complaints among reviewers.

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Star Wars Outlaws is now available on two Xbox Game Pass tiers.

Approximately 16 months after initial launch, star wars outlaw It was added to Xbox Game Pass, joining Microsoft's subscription service on Tuesday, January 13. Although it's not a day one release, the big-budget open world title won't be included in Xbox Game Pass Premium and will instead require a PC or Ultimate tier subscription to access. This approach is uncommon for new additions to the service, but it's not unheard of, especially for Ubisoft titles. for example, Crew Motorfest It was also added exclusively to the upper tiers of Xbox Game Pass in November 2025, despite being over two years old at that point.

while star wars outlaw Although it fell short of sales expectations, it was perceived as a notable advancement in Ubisoft's open world formula, and was praised for cutting back on some highly repetitive activities such as unlocking towers in favor of more condensed and varied content. Making things more complicated is the multi-level reputation system, which requires players to carefully manage their relationships. This is because almost every faction quest increases Kay's standing with one group while simultaneously lowering Kay's reputation with another. The main story doesn't overstay its welcome, and the side quest distribution is somewhat subdued, though. star wars outlaw For completionists, it still offers up to 70 hours of play time.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass games with confirmed release dates

date	game	Game Pass Tier	platform	memo
January 13th	star wars outlaw	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S
January 15th	My Little Pony: Zephyr Heights Mystery	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, console, handheld, PC
January 20th	MIO: Memories in Orbit	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.
January 20th	resident evil village	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, Console, PC
January 22nd	nova roma	Ultimate, PC	PC	Released on the first day.
February 5th	duress	Ultimate, PC	PC	Game Preview; Released on the first day.
February 13th	High on Life 2	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.
February 26	Towerborn	premium	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	1.0 release on day one. The game will be available in preview on XGP Ultimate and PC GP starting April 2025.
March 12th	replaced	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.

It has already been confirmed that three more titles will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2026. My Little Pony: Zephyr Heights Mystery On January 15th. resident evil village And the first release date is MIO: Memories in Orbit You are then set to follow 5 days later. January 20th is also the date Microsoft is expected to officially announce the second wave of its Xbox Game Pass lineup for January 2026.

Meanwhile, five games are leaving the service on January 15, including the critically acclaimed action platformer. neon white. This departure will offset any net gains made to the Xbox Game Pass content catalog during the first half of January. The second half of the month sees Xbox Game Pass additions outpace monthly removals, which often happens early in the year. For example, in the second half of January 2025, Xbox Game Pass added more than twice as many new titles (nine compared to four) than in the first half of the year.