Xbox just dropped its second Game Pass wave for July 2026, and honestly, this one’s worth paying attention to. Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us are the two names doing the heavy lifting, but there’s a solid lineup backing them up too.
Here’s everything landing on Xbox Game Pass over the next couple of weeks, plus what’s about to disappear from the service.
What’s Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Month
The Planet Crafter kicked things off on July 21, available on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Right behind it is Shift at Midnight, hitting Cloud, Series X/S, and PC on July 22 via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Then on July 23, Hell Is Us joins the service. It’s on Cloud, Series X/S, and PC, available through Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. If you haven’t heard much about it, it’s shaping up to be one of the more brutal, unforgiving games on the list this month, so go in prepared.
The big one arrives July 28: Halo: Campaign Evolved. This is Xbox’s marquee first-party release for the month, and it’s coming to Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. There’s already a cinematic story trailer out if you want a taste of what’s coming.
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Two days later, on July 30, Mistfall Hunter shows up on Cloud, Series X/S, and PC via Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Corsair Cove rounds out July on the 31st, though it’s PC-only, and you’ll need Ultimate or PC Game Pass to grab it. If pirate life and building your own little seafaring utopia sounds fun, this one’s for you.
Moving into August, Heretic + Hexen gets an upgrade on the 4th. It’s already on Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but now Game Pass Premium subscribers get access too, on Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC.
Same day, Beast of Reincarnation drops on Cloud, Series X/S, Handheld, and PC through Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This one comes from Game Freak, the studio behind Pokémon, but it’s a completely different beast (pun intended). It’s an action RPG, and reports suggest the team wanted it to feel less like a heavy, sad story and more about warmth and companionship, even with the loneliness theme running through it. Worth keeping an eye on.
Xbox Game Pass Games Coming in Wave 2
| Release Date | Game | Platforms | Game Pass Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21 | The Planet Crafter | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| July 22 | Shift at Midnight | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| July 23 | Hell Is Us | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| July 28 | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| July 30 | Mistfall Hunter | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| July 31 | Corsair Cove | PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| August 4 | Heretic + Hexen | Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC | Game Pass Premium |
| August 4 | Beast of Reincarnation | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
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What’s Leaving Xbox Game Pass
As always, Xbox is clearing out some titles to make room. Starting July 31, these games are on their way out:
- Back to the Dawn
- Celeste
- Crusader Kings 3
- Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
- My Friendly Neighborhood
- Rain World
- Sniper Elite Resistance
- Whiskerwood
If any of these have been sitting in your backlog, now’s the time to actually play them before they’re gone.
Bottom Line
Between Halo’s big comeback and Hell Is Us testing your patience, this Game Pass wave gives subscribers a lot to dig into before August even starts. And with a chunk of solid games leaving at the end of the month, it’s a good moment to check your library and knock out anything you’ve been putting off.
Got a favorite pick from this batch, or one of the games leaving that you’re rushing to finish? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you’re playing first.
