Xbox Game Pass gains new games and loses popular titles in September

Xbox Game Pass received a round of updates in September, bringing new titles across different genres while also removing some games that were already available. This shift changes the range of options for subscribers.

New games arrive in the catalog

Among the releases, titles stand out that range from indie platforms to established franchises.

• Shelldiver – available in cloud, console and PC starting September 1 on the Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass plans.
• Speedrunners 2: King of Speed – arrives in cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 3 on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans.
• Dice a Million – joins the Premium plan on September 4, already present on the Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – integrated into the service on September 8 on all three main plans.
• The Royal Writ – added on September 10 to the Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass plans.
• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage – also available from September 10 on the same plans.
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds – enters the catalog on September 15, accessible on all three plans.

Action and shooter games

The return of a Call of Duty classic reinforces the presence of shooter titles on the service, offering a single‑player campaign with historic settings and varied missions.

RPGs and cooperative adventures

RuneScape: Dragonwilds provides a cooperative survival experience on a fictional continent, while The Royal Writ mixes deck‑builder mechanics with a medieval setting.

Games leaving Game Pass

At the same time, ten games were removed from the catalog by September 15, including:

• Cyberpunk 2077 – action RPG from CD Projekt Red.
• Dead Cells – fast‑paced platform roguelite.
• Frostpunk 2 – PC‑exclusive strategy and management.
• Commandos: Origins – real‑time tactical strategy.
• Cricket 24 – sports simulation.
• Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – space‑exploration survivor mode.
• Mullet MadJack – cyberpunk‑styled FPS.
• Spiritfarer – emotional management and farewell adventure.
• Superliminal – perspective‑based puzzle game.
• Train Sim World 5 – train simulator.

Impact for subscribers

These changes broaden the variety of genres available while requiring players to enjoy the titles that will be removed before the deadline. The refreshed catalog reflects Microsoft’s strategy of balancing exclusive new releases with partnerships with independent developers.

With information from XBOX Wire, Terra, TechTudo.