Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2 lineup brings day‑one titles like Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, and Blood Dungeon, alongside quirky indies and major updates.
NEO BERLIN 2087 launches in 2028 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Play as detective Nolan in a dystopian Berlin filled with stealth, combat, and choice‑driven storytelling.
Mafia: The Omerta Collection launches August 14, 2026, bundling all four Mafia titles with upgraded visuals and performance. Includes Mafia: The Old Country, Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS5 upgrade), Mafia II, and Mafia III — complete with expansions and DLC.
Xbox celebrates Gears of War: E‑Day with two new controller options — a battle‑scarred Limited Edition Wireless Controller and customizable Xbox Design Lab variants featuring artwork by Luke Preece. Pre‑orders open now for $89.99 USD.
Xbox is reportedly preparing a limited edition Gears of War: E‑Day Storm King controller, featuring volcanic textures and blood‑red accents, priced at $89.99.
Capcom launches the Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with save transfer support and new Gold Edition/DLC bundles.
Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 1 lineup includes Gears of War: E‑Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, Grounded 2, and more across console, PC, cloud, and handheld.
A leaked document suggests Xbox’s Disc2Digital feature could launch this August, letting players convert physical discs into digital licenses with cloud and PC access.
Xbox is testing ad‑supported game streaming for Insiders, allowing players to stream owned titles for free with ads. Sessions last one hour, with ads shown before play begins, offering a new affordable way to access games.
Gameplay Group and PM Studios delay the Xbox Series release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game to September 3 due to backend issues, while PS5, Switch, and PC versions launch July 23 as planned.
Xbox introduces backward compatibility on PC, starting with four original Xbox classics — Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. Enhanced features include resolution upscaling, graphics customization, and upcoming Achievements support.