July 2026 is a massive month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The lineup is packed with heavy hitters, from the full 1.0 release of Palworld to the ground-up remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved . With over 14 confirmed games arriving on the service, here is the complete list of what’s new, what’s leaving, and everything you need to know.
The Biggest Additions Coming in July
Gears of War: Reloaded – July 9
Available on Game Pass Premium, joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass .
The original blockbuster is back with a full remaster. Gears of War: Reloaded is optimized for modern platforms and includes every multiplayer map, a bonus campaign act, and all previously released cosmetics .
Palworld 1.0 (Full Release) – July 10
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass .
The open-world survival crafting phenomenon finally leaves early access. The 1.0 update adds new locations, new Pals, and a more fleshed-out narrative .
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 – July 21
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass .
Drop back in with the iconic remastered collection. It includes all the pro skaters, levels, and tricks from the first two games, rebuilt in HD .
The Planet Crafter – July 21
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass .
Terraform a hostile planet in this chill survival game. Play alone or in co-op as you collect resources and build machines to create a breathable atmosphere .
Halo: Campaign Evolved – July 28
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass (Day One Release) .
A ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved built in Unreal Engine 5. It features a three-mission prequel, Operation: METEORITE, but notably does not include multiplayer .
Other Confirmed Game Pass Additions
Here is the rest of the lineup arriving throughout the month:
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 – July 2 (Premium)
- Winds of Arcana: Ruination – July 6 (Ultimate, Premium, PC)
- Tamashika – July 9 (Ultimate, Premium, PC)
- Ascend to Zero – July 13 (Ultimate, PC)
- PBA Pro Bowling 2026 – July 14 (Ultimate, Premium, PC)
- Quarantine Zone: The Last Check – July 15 (Premium)
- Denshattack! – July 15 (Ultimate, PC)
- Mavrix by Matt Jones – July 16 (Ultimate, Premium, PC)
- Fogpiercer – July 17 (Ultimate, PC)
- FixForce – July 17 (Ultimate, Premium, PC)
- Mistfall Hunter – July 29 (Ultimate, PC)
Important Dates to Remember
- Available now: Winds of Arcana: Ruination and the Palworld 1.0 update .
- Leaving on July 15: EA Sports FC 24, PowerWash Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Golf With Your Friends, and more .
- Next Game Pass drop: Microsoft usually announces a second wave of games later in the month .
The Verdict
July 2026 is one of the strongest Xbox Game Pass months of the year. The combination of the Palworld 1.0 launch, the nostalgic remasters of Gears of War and Tony Hawk, and the massive next-gen remake of Halo makes this a must-play month for subscribers.
