With an impressive roster of day-one releases confirmed for June through August, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is set to deliver one of its strongest summer lineups ever. 2025 could very well go down as a landmark year for the subscription service, packed with premium gaming experiences across diverse genres.

The year started strong with January's additions including Citizen Sleeper 2 and the surprise release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. February saw the debut of Obsidian's highly anticipated RPG Avowed, while March introduced players to 33 Immortals in early access and the post-apocalyptic adventure Atomfall. April proved to be a standout month with the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launching day-one alongside puzzle gem Blue Prince, the stealth-dropped Oblivion Remastered, and the return of Grand Theft Auto 5 to the service.

May continues this momentum with the recent addition of Revenge of the Savage Planet and the upcoming May 15 launch of Doom: The Dark Ages. While more May titles are still to be revealed, the summer months are already filling with exciting confirmed releases across June, July, and August.

June 2025 Xbox Game Pass Highlights

• The Alters (June 13): A unique survival experience where players manage alternate versions of themselves
• FBC: Firebreak (June 17): A cooperative shooter set in the shared universe of Alan Wake and Control
• Rematch (June 19): A fresh take on soccer from the creators of Sifu
• Against the Storm (Console) (June 26): The acclaimed roguelike city builder makes its console debut

June promises to be particularly momentous as it hosts Microsoft's annual Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, where subscribers can expect major Game Pass announcements including details about The Outer Worlds 2's day-one launch on the service.

July 2025's Premium Additions

• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 11): A combined remaster of two skateboarding classics with modern enhancements
• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (July 24): A challenging new Soulslike adventure featuring a female pirate protagonist

While only two July titles have been confirmed so far, both represent significant additions to the service. The Tony Hawk collection brings beloved skate parks to modern systems, while Wuchang: Fallen Feathers continues 2025's strong showing for action RPG fans.

August's Flagship Release

• Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26): A comprehensive remaster of the iconic third-person shooter

August's confirmed addition may be singular, but it's a major one. Gears of War: Reloaded not only revitalizes the classic for modern hardware but also marks the franchise's PlayStation debut, complete with cross-platform features. This release could signal Microsoft's plans to bring more Gears titles to current-generation consoles.

With many more summer titles yet to be announced, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. The confirmed lineup alone offers a diverse mix of genres and experiences, from nostalgic remasters to innovative new IPs.