Everywhere you go, fans keep sounding the knell for Microsoft's gaming division. Microsoft's console just got outsold by a platform few have heard of. Dedicated Xbox communities have started writing about PlayStation as a new development. The past year represented a period of total upheaval for Xbox and Microsoft. Yet, based exclusively on the upcoming Game Pass lineup in 2026, it is apparent that Microsoft remains determined to attract subscribers with compelling titles on its premier subscription.
The Current Inclusions
The two games currently accessible at this moment, Brews & Bastards and Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition, aren't the showstoppers. Instead, the excitement lies in what's arriving to Game Pass over the next few weeks that's truly noteworthy.
Significant Forthcoming Releases
Come mid-January, the platform will add the underrated Star Wars Outlaws, a vast exploration title that breaks up conventional open-world tropes with a cosmic robbery tale. Another big get is Resident Evil Village with its iconic tall vampire, previously described as "the perfect cocktail of frights and fights."
Noteworthy Smaller Games
But even the smaller games arriving shortly on the service are noteworthy here. Lost In Random: The Eternal Die, an unjustly ignored roguelite that's a blast to play, drops on Jan. 7th — and it merits a playthrough whether or not you experienced the first Lost in Random game.
The British post-apocalyptic game from last year could captivate you remarkably quickly.
Atomfall, the stealth survival game by the developers behind Sniper Elite, also warrants your attention. Those with the top-tier subscription also have Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition to look forward to.
A Robust Selection of Games
In summary, these aren't the most groundbreaking additions to Game Pass, and they are also not massive exclusive blockbusters that are the sole reason for the service by themselves. However, this batch of games are very dependable. The lineup provides a solid mix of old games you might have missed and new-ish games that didn't get the attention they were due initially — rendering them excellent choices to get a second chance on Game Pass.
Hope you're ready to say goodbye to The Grinch Christmas Adventures, as it happens.
