Xbox Game Pass already has its first wave of September games locked in, and there’s a mix here for almost everyone.
Microsoft has confirmed four titles for next month, headlined by two big single-player picks in Dune: Awakening and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Two multiplayer indie sequels round out the early list.
More games always get added as the month goes on, so treat this as a starting point rather than the final lineup.
Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Games List
Here’s everything confirmed for Game Pass in September 2026 right now.
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — September 2
- SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed — September 3
- Dune: Awakening — date TBA
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 — September 29
Microsoft usually rolls out new titles in two batches each month, one early and one mid-month. Expect a few more names to land on this list before September actually arrives.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (September 2)
Moonlighter 2 leaves Early Access on September 2 and makes its console debut on Xbox Series X and Series S the same day.
The original Moonlighter mixed shopkeeper management with dungeon crawling, and the sequel keeps that same loop. You’ll set prices and run your store by day, then head into procedurally generated dungeons by night to find new loot to sell.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed (September 3)
SpeedRunners 2 launches a day later on September 3, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud through Game Pass.
This one was actually supposed to land back in July before getting pushed. It’s a competitive platform racer where up to eight players fight to stay on screen while grappling, boosting, and knocking each other off ledges. If you liked the chaos of the first SpeedRunners a decade ago, this is a straightforward sequel to that formula.
Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening is confirmed for September, though Microsoft hasn’t nailed down an exact release date yet.
It’s an open-world survival MMO set on Arrakis, built around the same universe as Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films. Players gather resources, build bases, and navigate the planet’s brutal sandworm-filled desert while trying to avoid the Harkonnen and other rival factions. It already launched on PC earlier this year, so this addition brings it to Game Pass subscribers who may have skipped it the first time around.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 (September 29)
Minecraft Dungeons 2 closes out the month on September 29, available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
It’s the second major spin-off in the Minecraft series, sending players through new biomes filled with fresh enemies, weapons, and loot. Like the first Dungeons game, it plays more like a dungeon crawler than the sandbox survival game most players know Minecraft for. Pre-ordering currently comes with two hero skins, a cape, and a pet chicken.
Why This Matters for Game Pass Subscribers
September gives Game Pass a genuinely varied lineup. You’ve got a survival MMO, a dungeon crawler spin-off, a shopkeeper roguelike, and a competitive multiplayer racer all landing within a few weeks of each other.
That variety matters because it covers pretty much every kind of player, whether you want something to grind solo or a couch game to play with friends. It also follows a strong August that included titles like PowerWash Simulator 2 and Date Everything, so Microsoft is keeping up a steady pace into fall.
Are Any Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2026?
Microsoft hasn’t published an official removal list for September yet. Departures are usually announced closer to the end of the month, so check back in late September for confirmed exits.
When Will Microsoft Announce More September Games?
Xbox Wire typically reveals each wave of new titles three to five days before they go live. Since only four games are confirmed so far, expect at least one more announcement in early-to-mid September covering the rest of the month.
Final Thoughts
September 2026 is shaping up to be one of the stronger months for Xbox Game Pass this year, even with only four games locked in so far. Dune: Awakening and Minecraft Dungeons 2 are the clear headliners, but Moonlighter 2 and SpeedRunners 2 give subscribers solid options too.
Keep checking back as Microsoft rolls out the rest of the lineup throughout the month.
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