Microsoft has officially announced the first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2026, featuring 12 new games. Highlights include Football Manager 27, Escape Academy 2, Warhammer Survivors, and Thronefall. Meanwhile, 13 games will be leaving the library mid-month.

Which games are coming in the first November wave?

According to Xbox Wire, the new titles will be available between November 3 and November 17 in staggered releases. The bundle each game is included in is also important. Some games are exclusive to Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while others are also coming to Premium.

Additionally, two more games are opening up to the Premium bundle. Vampire Crawlers will be available on November 4, and Don't Nod's new title Aphelion will arrive on Premium on November 17. Both were already accessible via Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Featured games

Football Manager 27

FM 27 hits Game Pass on PC from day one. The console version joins on November 10. This is hands down the biggest addition of the month for football management fans.

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

The second entry in the escape room series introduces itself as the first open-world escape room game. It supports two-player co-op, both online and local. If you love solving puzzles with a friend, add this to your day-one download list.

Warhammer Survivors

A collaboration between poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, and Auroch Digital. In short, it's the Vampire Survivors formula, this time set in the Warhammer universe. There are two Survivors-style games on Game Pass this month, with Vampire Crawlers also coming from the same team.

Thronefall

A minimalist strategy game where you build your kingdom by day and defend it from attacks by night. Play sessions are short and addictive, perfect for "just one more round". It might be the most underrated yet addictive title on this list.

Classic games coming to Game Pass Essential

The Essential bundle, the most affordable tier, is also getting some love this month. On November 15, these classics will be added to the Essential library:

• Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
• Gears of War: Judgment
• Halo: Spartan Assault
• Perfect Dark
• Viva Piñata and Viva Piñata: TIP

Games leaving Game Pass on November 15

Departures are just as important as arrivals. The following games will leave the library on November 15:

• 1000xResist
• Barbie Horse Trails
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
• Firefighting Simulator: The Squad
• GoldenEye 007
• Great God Grove
• Moonlighter
• Pigeon Simulator
• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
• Relic Hunters Legend
• Total Chaos
• Winter Burrow
• Wreckfest

It's a bit of a letdown to see GoldenEye 007 and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 leaving. If you have unfinished business in any of these games, make sure to wrap up before November 15. Microsoft also offers members a discount to purchase these games before they leave.

Keep your subscription uninterrupted

With so many new games this month, the last thing you want is for your subscription to lapse. Extend your Game Pass with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift card. If you want to purchase any of the departing games, you can top up your account funds with an Xbox gift card.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many games are coming to Game Pass in November 2026?

The first wave brings 12 new games. This does not include the two games added to Premium or the classic titles coming to Essential. Microsoft usually announces a second wave later in the month.

Is Football Manager 27 available on Game Pass for console?

Yes. The PC version launched on November 3, and the console version will be added to Game Pass on November 10.

Which games are leaving Game Pass?

13 games are leaving on November 15, including GoldenEye 007, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Moonlighter, and Wreckfest.