Xbox Game Pass Update: Major AAA Game & Indie Gem Added
Humpy Adepu
Assassin's Creed Mirage: This month's major AAA title is Assassin's Creed Mirage, which offers a return to the franchise's stealth-focused roots.
Rain World: The featured indie gem is the survival platformer Rain World, praised for its unique art style and challenging gameplay as a nomadic slugcat.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite: The co-op survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite returns to the service, perfectly timed with the new "Alien: Earth" TV series.
Citizen Sleeper 2: The highly anticipated dice-based RPG sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, also joins Game Pass for a narrative sci-fi experience.
MechWarrior 5: Clans: MechWarrior 5: Clans brings tactical mech combat and a new campaign, leading a five-mech "Star" squad through diverse planets.
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders: This downhill racing game offers a snowy follow-up to the popular Lonely Mountains: Downhill, with new multiplayer support for up to eight players.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap: A third-person shooter and trap defense game, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers action-packed rogue-lite choices to annihilate hordes.
9 Kings: A PC exclusive, 9 Kings is a roguelike kingdom builder entering Game Preview. It offers a mix of strategy and fantasy.
Madden NFL 26: Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers get a 10-hour trial of EA Sports Madden NFL 26, starting on August 7th.