Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Surprise New Game and Confirms 9 Other Titles Coming Soon

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Microsoft recently announced nine new games heading to Xbox Game Pass, and surprised subscribers with an immediate release. The announcement, detailing games coming in February, was made alongside the Xbox Game Pass January 2026 Wave 2 update.

The recent Xbox Game Pass announcement revealed that the award-winning indie game Indika was already available, and Final Fantasy 2 joined the library on February 3rd. While Game Pass Ultimate members could enjoy those titles, it turns out February 3rd brought even more! Microsoft just updated the Game Pass library with a surprise new game, and confirmed nine more titles will be added soon.

Great news for Game Pass subscribers! Microsoft has added Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to the Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass libraries. Here’s what else is coming soon: Madden NFL 26 and Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship on February 5th, followed by Relooted on February 10th. BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X, Roadside Research, and Starsand Island will all be available starting February 12th. February 13th brings a major new release, High on Life 2, alongside Kingdom Come: Deliverance. And finally, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will join the lineup on February 17th.

List of Xbox Game Pass Games Coming Soon (February 2026)

  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ultimate/Premium/PC) – Available Now
  • Madden NFL 26 (Ultimate/PC) – February 5
  • Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Ultimate/Premium/PC) – February 5
  • Relooted (Ultimate/PC) – February 10
  • BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X (Ultimate/PC) – February 12
  • Roadside Research (Ultimate/PC) – February 12
  • Starsand Island (Ultimate/PC) – February 12
  • High on Life 2 (Ultimate/PC) – February 13
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Ultimate/Premium/PC) – February 13
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Ultimate/PC) – February 17

As a Game Pass subscriber, I’m really excited about the new games coming next month! February looks packed with content. I’ve heard great things about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – it’s a fun spin-off from the Yakuza series where you get to be a pirate! And of course, Madden NFL 26 is always a solid choice if you’re a football fan. Starsand Island looks super cozy – think Stardew Valley, but in 3D! Finally, if the first High on Life was anything to go by, High on Life 2 is going to be a ridiculously funny first-person shooter. Definitely a lot to look forward to!

I’m a big fan of the Kingdom Come series! The first game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, was a bit divisive when it came out – some people loved how realistic and challenging it was, while others didn’t. But it really grabbed me with its awesome story and characters, and it built a really dedicated fanbase. The sequel was even better, but if you’re on the fence about the original, I’d definitely recommend giving it a try through Game Pass. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a really immersive experience if you’re into hardcore medieval games!

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