Microsoft has kicked off its Xbox Game Pass announcements for 2026 by confirming a strong slate of major titles arriving in January.
The headline additions include Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws and Capcom’s Resident Evil Village, with numerous other releases confirmed via Xbox Wire. A total of 11 new titles are joining the service this month, keeping subscribers engaged through January 20.
Starting today on January 6, players can access twin-stick shooter Brews & Bastards (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) alongside Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S). Both titles are available across Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Tomorrow, January 7, brings Rebellion’s Atomfall (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) to Game Pass Premium. This date also sees the arrival of Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC), Rematch (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S).
On January 8, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy launches on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. This release features a remodeled 2D interpretation of the original series entry.
The lineup continues on January 13 with Star Wars Outlaws (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arriving on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Two days later, on January 15, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
January 20 marks the arrival of Resident Evil Village (Cloud, Console, and PC) on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. This timing aligns well with the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem next month. Also debuting on January 20 is the month’s sole day-one launch: MIO: Memories in Orbit (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), available across Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass January 2026 Lineup:
- Brews & Bastards (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Available now on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Available now on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- Atomfall (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – Arriving January 7 with Game Pass Premium.
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – Arriving January 7 with Game Pass Premium.
- Rematch (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving January 7 with Game Pass Premium.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving January 7 with Game Pass Premium.
- Final Fantasy (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – Arriving January 8 on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- Star Wars Outlaws (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving January 13 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – Arriving January 15 on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- Resident Evil Village (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving January 20 on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- MIO: Memories in Orbit (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving January 20 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15, 2026:
As is customary, several titles are departing the service. Subscribers can save up to 20% by purchasing these games before they leave.
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
- Neon White (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
- Road 96 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
- The Ascent (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
- The Grinch Christmas Adventures (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
Microsoft has labeled today’s additions as "Wave 1" of January 2026, indicating that additional games will be added to Game Pass later in the month.
