Xbox has officially detailed the first half of its 2026 Game Pass lineup, and it is another massive month! Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is one of several big name games to come to Game Pass this month along with Madden 26 and High on Life.
New Xbox Game Pass Announcements
Final Fantasy II (Available Today)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Available Today)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Madden NFL 26 (February 5th)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, PC
Dominate the league in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26. Years of NFL game data powers next-level coaching, QB authenticity, and explosive gameplay. Every game is a new challenge on your path to becoming an NFL legend.
Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Available February 5th)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC
In PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, players can choose from a range of playable characters as they drift, jump, and perform mid-air stunts across 12 tracks and 3 arena locations from the hit show, including Adventure Bay, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom. The game’s unique transformation feature lets pups convert their standard vehicles into monster trucks, unlocking special abilities and racing techniques.
Relooted (Available February 10th)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this African futurist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you can.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Available February 12th)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
A roguelite action game set in the BlazBlue universe, featuring striking 2D visuals, stylish, fast-paced combat, and precise, responsive controls.
Roadside Research (Game Preview) (Available February 12th)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Roadside Research is a 1 to 4 player co-op gas station simulator. Except you’re aliens. And undercover. Do very human things like restocking shelves while preparing for the invasion. Just don’t get caught.
Starsand Island (Available February 12th)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace a peaceful, Chinese-inspired pastoral life. Befriend adorable animals, enjoy a relaxing fishing trip, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Find your quiet seaside retreat and rediscover life’s simple joys.
High on Life 2 (Available February 13th)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Available February 17th)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC
Abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA, you, a Na’vi, were trained and molded to serve their purpose. Fifteen years later, you are free, but find yourself a stranger in your birthplace. Reconnect with your lost heritage, discover what it truly means to be Na’vi, and join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA.
Avowed (Available February 17th)
Available on: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague. You discover a personal connection to the land itself and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save the island and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?
Games Leaving Game Pass February 15th
- Madden NFL 24 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
While it’s always disappointing to see games leaving the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Cloud Gaming library, it’s important to remember that new titles are regularly added to the service. Players can look forward to the arrival of exciting new games in the near future.
Players can also save up to 20% with your membership discount to keep these games in your library! And don’t forget that a lot of the titles leaving Game Pass Ultimate do make their way into the “Stream Your Own Game” library.
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