Microsoft has officially announced the second wave of games joining Xbox Game Pass in July 2025, featuring eight diverse titles that will be available between July 17 and August 1. This latest batch includes highly anticipated day-one releases and exciting early access opportunities for subscribers.

Since its launch in June 2017, Xbox Game Pass has grown into one of gaming's most influential subscription services. The first half of 2025 saw major additions like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and the critically acclaimed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, which currently holds an 83 average score on OpenCritic.

The July lineup begins with RoboCop: Rogue City and My Friendly Neighborhood on July 17, followed by the prison escape RPG Back to the Dawn (July 18) and survival crafting title Abiotic Factor (July 22). Day-one releases include Wheel World (July 23) and the Ming Dynasty-set soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (July 24). The month concludes with Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2 early access (July 29) and Farming Simulator 25 (August 1).

Latest Game Information

Complete List of July 2025 Wave 2 Additions

• High on Life (Available now) - All tiers
• RoboCop: Rogue City (July 17) - Ultimate/PC/Standard
• My Friendly Neighborhood (July 17) - Ultimate/PC
• Back to the Dawn (July 18) - Ultimate/PC
• Abiotic Factor (July 22) - Ultimate/PC
• Wheel World (July 23) - Ultimate/PC
• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (July 24) - Ultimate/PC
• Grounded 2 - Early Access (July 29) - Ultimate/PC
• Farming Simulator 25 (August 1) - Ultimate/PC/Standard

Particularly noteworthy is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, blending soulslike combat with Ming Dynasty aesthetics, and Grounded 2 which continues the beloved survival adventure franchise. While currently in early access, the sequel promises to build upon its predecessor's success.

August 2025 already has Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced (August 12) and Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26) confirmed, with more announcements expected soon. Later in the year, subscribers can anticipate major releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2.

With this strong lineup, Xbox Game Pass continues to deliver exceptional value, offering subscribers access to diverse gaming experiences across multiple genres. The service remains a compelling proposition for gamers looking to discover new titles while enjoying established franchises.