Xbox has officially detailed the second half of its January 2026 Game Pass lineup, and it is a massive month! Leading the charge is the long-awaited arrival of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, alongside Hideo Kojima’s definitive version of Death Stranding Director’s Cut, both of which will be playable via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The update also brings a specific focus to portable play with MIO: Memories in Orbit, a day-one launch that carries an official “Handheld Optimized” tag.
New Xbox Game Pass Announcements
Resident Evil Village (Available Today)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, PC
The eighth major installment in the legendary survival horror franchise arrives today. Players once again step into the shoes of Ethan Winters as he explores a terrifying European village in search of his kidnapped daughter. With its mix of intense combat and puzzles, it remains one of the most visually stunning titles available to stream.
MIO: Memories in Orbit (Available Today)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Available on day one with Game Pass, this metroidvania is specifically optimized for handheld devices. You play as Mio, a nimble android exploring a decaying space station reclaimed by nature. Its labyrinthine environments and fluid movement make it a perfect fit for mobile streaming or portable PC play.
Death Stranding Director’s Cut (January 21)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Hideo Kojima’s genre-defying “strand” game lands on the service tomorrow. As Sam Porter Bridges, you must reconnect a fractured society by delivering supplies across a desolated landscape. The Director’s Cut adds new tools, missions, and game modes, offering the most complete version of this unique journey.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (January 21)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
This brand-new side-scroller reimagines the iconic ninja franchise through the lens of the developers behind Blasphemous. Expect tight, punishing combat and intricate level design as Ryu Hayabusa returns in a spectacular 2D adventure that promises to be as challenging as it is stylish.
RoadCraft (January 21)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC
RoadCraft offers a deep simulation experience focused on rebuilding infrastructure after natural disasters. You’ll command a fleet of construction vehicles to clear debris and repair bridges, either solo or in co-op, with physics-driven environments that react realistically to your work.
The Talos Principle 2 (January 27)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
This philosophical puzzle game expands significantly on its predecessor. Set in a future where biological humanity is extinct but human culture survives in a city of robots, you’ll navigate a series of mind-bending logic puzzles while exploring a mysterious megastructure that holds the secrets of civilization.
Anno: Mutationem (January 28)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Console
Set in a vibrant cyberpunk world, this action-adventure game follows Ann, a combat-trained bounty hunter, on a personal mission in a giant metropolis. It blends RPG elements with pixel-art aesthetics and high-octane combat against sinister corporations and bizarre creatures.
Drop Duchy (January 28)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Console
This refreshing hybrid roguelite combines deck-building with puzzle mechanics. Players must build their duchy piece by piece, recruiting troops and collecting resources to defend against enemy armies. Every block you drop shapes the battlefield, making for a highly strategic and addictive gameplay loop.
MySims: Cozy Bundle (January 29)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC
Perfect for those looking for a more relaxed experience, this bundle includes retro re-releases of MySims and MySims Kingdom. You can spend your time befriending cute characters, rebuilding towns, and uncovering whimsical stories in a colorful, creative sandbox.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II (January 29)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
One of the biggest releases of 2024 finally joins Game Pass. Take control of the legendary Titus as you purge endless Tyranid swarms in a brutal campaign. Whether playing solo or in three-player co-op, the game delivers the ultimate power fantasy of being an elite warrior of the Imperium.
Indika (February 2)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
A surreal, story-driven adventure set in an alternative 19th-century Russia. You follow a young nun on a journey of self-discovery, accompanied by a very strange companion: the devil himself. It’s a unique narrative experience that balances dark humor with deep questions about faith and morality.
Final Fantasy II (February 3)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Rounding out the wave is a modernized 2D take on the second entry in the world-renowned series. This version features updated graphics and audio while maintaining the innovative leveling system and the tragic story of four orphans caught in the middle of a global war.
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