Xbox Reveals 15 Exciting Day-One Titles for Game Pass

Exciting Game Announcements from IGN x ID@Xbox Event

The latest showcase event launched by IGN a couple days ago was packed with some intense news about new games, trailers, and gameplay details. The event made headlines with a variety of upcoming titles, and one highlight was that Xbox said 15 fresh games will be available right from day one on Game Pass. The excitement was palpable for the fans awaiting these titles for their platforms.

Upcoming Titles and Their Details

Some games already have their release dates fixed, while others are expected sometime this year. Here’s a quick look on all the new titles ready to join Game Pass at launch, including their platforms and when they are expected to release.

Game Descriptions and Platforms

• Aphelion: A third-person adventure on a frozen planet where players explore hostile environments, fight for survival, and discover secrets. Platforms include Xbox Series X/S, PC, and handhelds, with a scheduled release in 2026.
• Beastro: Combines cozy life-sim gameplay with deckbuilding mechanics. Cook, build decks, and team up with characters to battle monsters, available soon for Xbox Series X/S.
• Crashout Crew: A warehouse chaos game with a team of four, delivering bizarre items and handling physics challenges. Releasing May 28 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Deep Dish Dungeon: An online co-op survival game set in a dungeon, featuring exploring, resource gathering, cooking, and puzzle-solving. Coming in fall 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Echo Generation 2: A sci-fi RPG with deckbuilding, where players create teams, forge powerful combos, and explore space to find their way back home. Launching on May 27 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School: Puzzle adventure game set in a campus with escape rooms to solve, can be played solo or with friends, with a planned release in 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
• Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories: A peaceful story-driven game at a convenience store where daily choices influence personal narratives. Available on April 30 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Mistfall Hunter: Dark fantasy action RPG emphasizing exploration and combat, where players fight enemies and reveal world secrets. Coming in July 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• RV There Yet?: A cooperative driving game navigating a rugged terrain, managing resources and hazards with friends, releasing in May 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Screenbound: A hybrid 2D/3D platformer with a unique gameplay style that mixes perspectives, available soon for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: Multiplayer racing game supporting up to eight players, set for release in July 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Multiplayer space exploration, completing planet missions together, with a launch scheduled soon for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Tears of Metal: Medieval hack-and-slash roguelike with coop gameplay, fighting waves of enemies and uncovering story elements, coming soon for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A narrative game about hotel renovation by day and paranormal encounters at night, arriving soon on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
• Vapor World: Over The Mind: A dark, souls-like platformer emphasizing precise combat and exploration, debuting June 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Game Pass Growth and Promotions

This April marked a busy time for Xbox Game Pass users, with nine games added right in the beginning of the month, and another eight in the following weeks. Additionally, Microsoft announced a price cut for the service, dropping the Ultimate plan to $22.99 from $29.99, and PC Game Pass to $13.99 from $16.49, making it more affordable for many gamers.