Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More

In a nutshell

Hades II, Kiln, and Vampire Crawlers headline April’s first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles.
A mix of RPGs, cozy sims, and blockbuster remasters join the lineup.
Several games leave the service mid‑April, including GTA V and Ashen.

Xbox has announced Wave 1 of new game additions to Xbox Game Pass for April 2026, featuring titles like Hades II, Kiln, Vampire Crawlers, Replaced, and more.

Check out the full details of the Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 launch below.

Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1

Available Today

Final Fantasy IV (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – April 7 The legendary RPG returns, letting players join Cecil, Kain, Rosa, and Rydia in a battle against the Kingdom of Baron.

Coming Soon Highlights

DayZ (PC) – April 8 Survive the infected wastelands of Chernarus in this gritty open‑world zombie survival.
Planet Coaster 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 9 Build roller coasters, water slides, and manage your dream theme park.
Tiny Bookshop (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 10 A cozy narrative sim where you run a seaside bookshop and meet quirky locals.
Football Manager 26 (PC & Console) – April 13 A reimagined interface and immersive matchday experience redefine football management.
Hades II (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 14 The roguelike sequel expands Greek mythology with deeper worlds and endless replayability.
Replaced (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 14 A cinematic cyberpunk thriller blending 2.5D platforming with narrative exploration.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 16 The 2006 classic returns with modern visuals and refined gameplay.
EA Sports NHL 26 (Cloud, Console) – April 16 Powered by NHL Edge data, featuring Ice Q 2.0 and revamped Be A Pro mode.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 17 A bold reimagining of the iconic shooter with cinematic storytelling and visceral gunplay.
Vampire Crawlers (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 21 Day‑one launch! A rogue‑lite card battler from the creators of Vampire Survivors.
Kiln (Cloud, Console, PC) – April 23 Day‑one launch! A pottery‑powered arena brawler where creativity meets destruction.