Microsoft has revealed the next wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, and it is shaping up to be one of the strongest starts to a year in recent memory. Rolling through late January and into early February 2026, the service is adding major AAA releases, day-one launches, and cult favourites, while also saying goodbye to several well-known games at the end of the month.

From Death Stranding Director’s Cut landing this week, to the brutal action of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, there is something here for nearly every kind of player.

Below is the full breakdown of what is available now, what is coming soon, and which games are leaving the Game Pass library.

Available Today On Xbox Game Pass

Two notable titles are available right now across Cloud, Console, and PC, depending on your subscription tier.

Resident Evil Village

The eighth main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror series drops players back into the nightmare as Ethan Winters explores a haunting European village. Expect brutal enemies, tense combat, and a story that builds directly on the events of Resident Evil 7.

MIO: Memories in Orbit
Available day one with Game Pass, this hand-crafted metroidvania follows Mio, a nimble android exploring a decaying world reclaimed by nature and machines. It blends fluid movement, atmospheric storytelling, and challenging combat across maze-like environments.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut

Kojima Productions’ genre-bending adventure arrives on Game Pass this week. Players once again step into the boots of Sam Porter Bridges, delivering hope across a fractured world, now with expanded features and enhancements included in the Director’s Cut.

RoadCraft

A physics-driven rebuilding experience where players operate over 40 authentic construction vehicles. Set in disaster-stricken environments, RoadCraft focuses on clearing debris, restoring infrastructure, and rebuilding communities, either solo or in co-op.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

A brand-new side-scrolling entry in the Ninja Gaiden series, developed by the team behind Blasphemous. Ragebound delivers fast, punishing combat and classic platforming with a modern twist.

January 27

The Talos Principle 2

This sequel expands on the original’s philosophical themes with more complex puzzles and striking environments. Set in a world where humanity is extinct but its culture lives on through robots, the game explores deep questions about existence and purpose.

January 28

Anno: Mutationem

A stylish 2D-meets-3D cyberpunk adventure starring Ann, a combat-trained lone wolf navigating a neon-soaked metropolis filled with mega-corporations and strange creatures.

Drop Duchy

This inventive rogue-lite blends block-dropping mechanics with strategy and combat. Build your realm piece by piece, recruit troops, and let every decision shape your path to victory.

January 29

MySims: Cozy Bundle

A charming bundle featuring two MySims classics. Rebuild a town, help magical lands flourish, and meet quirky characters across cosy, creative adventures.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II

One of the most anticipated additions this month, Space Marine II puts players in control of Demetrian Titus as he tears through relentless Tyranid swarms. The game features a full campaign, three-player co-op, and brutal PvE and PvP modes with six playable classes.

February 2 And Beyond

Indika – February 2

A surreal, story-driven adventure set in an alternative 19th-century Russia. Indika blends dark humour, religious themes, and symbolic gameplay, including strange encounters with the devil himself.

Final Fantasy II – February 3

A remodelled 2D version of the classic RPG, following four orphans caught in a war between empires. It features an emotional story, iconic characters, and a refreshed presentation.

In Case You Missed It

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

Available now on PC, this tense management game puts players in charge of a checkpoint in a collapsing city. Every decision matters, and one mistake can doom everyone.

DLC And Major Game Updates

The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle – January 22
Celebrate 25 years of The Sims with re-releases of The Sims and The Sims 2 through EA Play, alongside MySims content later in the month.

Grounded 2 Garden Update – January 27
Adds the Community Garden biome, new creatures, Tier III gear, and the Ladybug Buggy with a mounted water cannon.

Dead by Daylight Stranger Things DLC – January 27
The Stranger Things crossover returns, bringing Vecna, Dustin, and Eleven into the Fog.

Sea of Thieves Season 18 Act 2 – January 22
A new event challenges Emissaries to raid Molten Sands Fortress and recover valuable treasure.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass On January 31

Players have until the end of the month to play or purchase these titles at a discount:

• Shady Part of Me
• Starbound
• Lonely Mountains Snow Riders
• Paw Patrol World
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
• Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

A Strong Start For Xbox Game Pass In 2026

With major releases like Death Stranding Director’s Cut and Space Marine II leading the charge, this new batch has already been described by players as a “really good” month for the service. Whether you are playing on console, PC, cloud, or handheld-supported devices, Xbox Game Pass is giving subscribers plenty of reasons to keep their download queues full as 2026 gets underway.

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