Xbox Game Pass Update: New First-Party Games Added
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At a glance
- Xbox Game Pass subscribers are set to receive three new titles later this week, with the additions arriving on April 16 and 17, 2026, according to a service...
- The update includes a couple of major first-party games from Microsoft's own studios, though the specific titles were not named in the initial announcement.
- As part of the October 2025 update, Microsoft introduced several tier changes, replacing the previous Standard and Core tiers with new Premium and Essential options.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are set to receive three new titles later this week, with the additions arriving on April 16 and 17, 2026, according to a service update announcement.
The update includes a couple of major first-party games from Microsoft’s own studios, though the specific titles were not named in the initial announcement. This follows recent changes to the service structure, including a price increase for the Ultimate tier from $19.99 to $29.99 per month that took effect in October 2025.