PAW Patrol World has made a surprising comeback to Xbox Game Pass, rejoining the subscription service after an unusually brief absence of only six months. This marks the fourth new addition to the platform in September 2025 and represents the 112th new title to reach Xbox Game Pass since the beginning of the year.

Originally created by Keith Chapman and produced by Spin Master, the PAW Patrol franchise began as a Canadian preschool series that quickly gained international popularity following its 2013 debut. The animated show, featuring heroic rescue dogs, airs globally on Nickelodeon and has inspired numerous video game adaptations. PAW Patrol World stands out as the first game in the series to offer an open-world environment, originally launching in September 2023 before initially joining Xbox Game Pass in March 2024.

The family-friendly open-world adventure reappeared in Microsoft's subscription catalog on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. While games frequently cycle through the Game Pass library, PAW Patrol World's return after just six and a half months represents one of the shortest absences in the service's history. This rapid reappearance suggests the title was among the most popular family-oriented games on the platform, compelling Microsoft to quickly renegotiate licensing terms to bring it back to subscribers.

PAW Patrol World resonated strongly with younger audiences, particularly due to its fully explorable environments based on iconic locations from the animated series. Players can adventure through Adventure Bay, Barkingburg, and Jake's Mountain while enjoying split-screen cooperative multiplayer. The game also features numerous collectibles, missions, and customization options that contributed to its reputation as one of the best child-friendly titles available through Xbox Game Pass during its initial availability.

With PAW Patrol World's return now complete, only one title from the Wave 1 September 2025 lineup remains to join Xbox Game Pass: RoadCraft, a disaster company management simulation scheduled to debut on Tuesday, September 16. This date also coincides with Microsoft's expected announcement of the Wave 2 roster for the month. The upcoming lineup reveal might be relatively light on content, as Microsoft is likely reserving some Xbox Game Pass announcements for the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast, officially scheduled for September 25. Last year's TGS event saw four titles unexpectedly added to Game Pass during the presentation.