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Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2: Full Lineup Revealed
The August Wave 2 lineup for Xbox Game Pass, led by Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, brings 10 new games between August 18 and September 1.
Table of Contents
- Spotlight Game: Resonance
- Complete List and Release Dates
- Other Notable Games
- Tier Differences
- Leaving the Catalog
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy arrive on Game Pass?
- Will all Wave 2 games be available on Game Pass Premium?
- When is The Witcher 3 leaving Game Pass?
The first wave of Xbox Game Pass in August already brought 10 new titles. Now, Microsoft has announced the second wave, adding another 10 games between August 18 and September 1.
Spotlight Game: Resonance
The highlight of this wave is undoubtedly Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This prequel to the award-winning A Plague Tale series takes place 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia, a young raider determined to uncover the secrets of her past. Unlike previous entries, Resonance shifts the focus from stealth to more action, featuring parry mechanics and finishing moves. What makes it stand out is that it’s not just an old title being added to the catalog; it launches day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Complete List and Release Dates
| Game | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Egging On | August 18 | Premium, Ultimate, PC |
| Vapor World: Over the Mind | August 19 | Ultimate, PC (day one, early access) |
| BlazBlue Entropy Effect X | August 19 | Premium, Ultimate, PC |
| Starsand Island | August 20 | Premium (joining Ultimate/PC) |
| Aerial_Knight's DropShot | August 25 | Premium (joining Ultimate/PC) |
| Blood Dungeon | August 25 | Ultimate, PC (day one) |
| Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy | August 27 | Ultimate, PC (day one) |
| Young Suns | August 31 | Premium (joining Ultimate/PC) |
| Shelldiver | September 1 | Ultimate, Premium, PC |
Other Notable Games
Vapor World: Over the Mind is a hand-drawn souls-like platformer about a boy pulled into a twisted dream, featuring a unique deflection-based combat system. Blood Dungeon is the latest project from Nidhogg’s art director Mark Essen, blending parkour and dungeon exploration for a roguelike Pac-Man experience. Aerial_Knight's DropShot throws you straight from a plane into the heart of chaos in a fast-paced, stylized action shooter.
Tier Differences
Not all 10 games are available on every tier. While Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers get access to nearly the entire lineup, the more affordable Game Pass Premium (formerly Game Pass Console) offers only six of these titles. Console-only players on the Premium plan should keep this in mind.
Leaving the Catalog
Alongside these new additions, some games will leave the catalog at the end of August. If you plan to play The Witcher 3, make sure to do so before it leaves the service on August 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy arrive on Game Pass?
The game will be available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass starting August 27, 2026.
Will all Wave 2 games be available on Game Pass Premium?
No. Only six out of the 10 games are included in the Game Pass Premium tier; the rest are exclusive to Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
When is The Witcher 3 leaving Game Pass?
The game will be removed from the service on August 31, 2026.
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