Key Takeaways
- New releases – Junkster (June 16), Call of Duty: Vanguard (June 17), EA Sports FC 26 (June 18), Abyssus (June 25), RV There Yet? (June 30), Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 2), Winds of Arcana: Ruination (July 6) are all landing on Xbox Game Pass soon.
- Recent additions – The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, June 2), Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (June 7), Beatdown City Survivors (June 10), and the full 1.0 launch of 33 Immortals (June 11) are already available.
- Live‑service updates – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 04, Sea of Thieves Season 20, and an early‑access trial for EA Sports College Football 27 are rolling out.
- In‑game perks – Goals and Where Winds Meet now offer monthly player packs and a core reward bundle (90 K coins, attunement stones, etc.); World of Tanks: Modern Armor gets an exclusive XP bundle on July 7.
- Departures – Mecha Break, Payday 2, Rise of Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking will leave Game Pass on June 30; consider purchasing them now if you want to keep them.
Available Today
Junkster launches June 16 on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. This 3D action‑platformer puts you in control of UM‑13 (“Um”), a plucky construction bot stranded on a junkyard planet. Armed with a robo‑wrench, you must repair your ship, recover lost human artifacts, and navigate hazardous terrain using an inventive building mechanic. The title is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one.
Coming Soon
- Call of Duty: Vanguard (June 17) arrives on Cloud, console, and PC, offering the full campaign, multiplayer, and a Treyarch‑developed Zombies mode. It’s available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- EA Sports FC 26 (June 18) joins EA Play’s “The Play List.” Players can shape their legacy with a Supercharge Pack (June 18–July 17), earn recurring FUT Draft Tokens and Club rewards, and enjoy a 10 % discount on EA digital purchases. Accessible via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- Abyssus (June 25) is a fast‑paced, one‑to‑four‑player FPS roguelite set in underwater ruins. Expect ultra‑customizable weapons, hundreds of power‑ups, and intense brinepunk combat. It will be on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- RV There Yet? (June 30) tasks you and friends with surviving a treacherous back‑country trek to Route 65, stocking burgers, antidotes, and EpiPens. Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC under the same three Game Pass tiers.
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 2) returns with expanded rosters, new parks, harder tricks, and a louder soundtrack. It joins Game Pass Premium in addition to Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- Winds of Arcana: Ruination (July 6) is a story‑rich, fully voiced 2.5D Metroidvania where you guide Aryn through a sundered world, wielding magic and uncovering ancient mysteries. Available across Cloud, console, handheld, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
In Case You Missed It
- The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, June 2) is now part of PC Game Pass, also available via Ultimate, Premium, and Essential tiers, with fresh seasonal content every three months.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (June 7) brings Team NINJA’s dark‑fantasy RPG back to Game Pass, featuring fast combat, deep customization, and a demon‑infested Three Kingdoms setting on Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
- Beatdown City Survivors (June 10) is a survivors‑style roguelite set in a destructible city where you can ignite fires, electrify water, and craft oddball weapons (including pigeon‑riding boots). It lands on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- 33 Immortals hit its full 1.0 release on June 11, delivering the complete co‑op action‑roguelike experience with all three regions, a final boss, new challenges, and expanded customization on Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Game Updates
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 04 is live now, adding fresh multiplayer maps (ranging from dystopian offices to reimagined classics), new weapons/gear, and a novel roguelite Zombies mode for Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- Sea of Thieves: Season 20 (available June 18) introduces “Custom Seas,” letting players dictate rules, summon enemies/items, and capture moments with a Free Camera. Available on console and PC.
- EA Sports College Football 27 offers a 10‑hour early‑access trial via EA Play starting July 2 (Game Pass Ultimate). Progress carries over if you purchase the full game, and members still receive a 10 % discount on EA digital purchases.
In‑Game Benefits
- Goals (available now) is a competitive soccer title where skill reigns supreme. Game Pass members receive a monthly Player Pack: 6 Uncommon Players (1 Attacker, 2 Midfielders, 2 Defenders, 1 Goalkeeper). Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC across Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass.
- Where Winds Meet (available now) is an open‑world Wuxia‑inspired RPG. Subscribers can claim a core reward bundle now: 90 K coins, 6 Attunement Stones, plus additional items. It sits on Cloud, console, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass.
- World of Tanks: Modern Armor (July 7) grants an exclusive bundle for Game Pass subscribers: x4 Commander XP (10) and x3 Vehicle XP (10). Accessible on Cloud and console for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential tiers.
Leaving June 30
The following titles will depart the Game Pass library on June 30: Mecha Break, Payday 2, Rise of Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking (all on Cloud, console, and PC). If you wish to keep any of these, consider purchasing them before they leave.
Stay tuned to Xbox social channels or the Wire for further updates, and happy gaming!
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