The Xbox Showcase was an exciting one for players this year, as several titles were announced while release dates for other long-anticipated titles were finally revealed. Xbox titles are pushing the boundaries of the platform, and the next two years are going to be packed with games from all genres, guaranteeing something for everyone. This year’s showcase also highlighted the growing importance of first-party releases, with Microsoft aiming to strengthen its own library of games to appeal to a broader global audience.
Games have become more expensive over the past year, making subscription services like Xbox Game Pass essential for many gamers to continue their hobby. Luckily, many of the games featured in the Xbox Showcase will be going live on day 1 of release. Some of these titles are brand-new announcements, while other titles have been confirmed for some time, but had new information revealed at the Showcase.
Rumor: Persona 4 Revival Release Window Potentially Narrowed Down
A new rumor indicates a potential release window for the upcoming game Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of 2008's JRPG Persona 4.
New Announced Xbox Game Pass Releases
- Grounded 2 (July 29, 2025)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (2025)
- High on Life 2 (2025)
- Keeper (October 17, 2025)
- Aphelion (2026)
- At Fate's End (2026)
- Beasts of Reincarnation (2026)
- Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf (2026)
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (2026)
- Super Meat Boy 3D (2026)
- There are No Ghosts at the Grand (2026)
- Persona 4 Revival (TBA)
Persona 4 Revival
One of the worst-kept secrets in gaming was made official at the Xbox showcase. Fans got to see a teaser trailer for the Persona 4 remake, which is titled Persona 4 Revival. While it doesn't yet have a release date, confirmation of its existence is exciting. Whenever it is released, players can be assured that it will be available on Game Pass.
Previously Confirmed Xbox Game Pass Upcoming Releases
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 11, 2025)
- Wheel World (July 23, 2025)
- Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26, 2025)
- Ninja Gaiden 4 (October 21, 2025)
- The Outer Worlds 2 (October 29, 2025)
- Clockwork Revolution (TBA)
- Mixtape (TBA)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players have been waiting for years for news about the sequel to Hollow Knight. While a release date was not revealed at the Xbox Showcase, a release window was given. Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released before the end of 2025, likely around the holiday season to coincide with the ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox's new handheld console. As a launch title for the ROG Xbox Ally, Hollow Knight: Silksong will likely see a release date that coincides with, or shortly before, the release of the new console.
The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds did what it promised on the box with fun gameplay reminiscent of Fallout: New Vegas, and its sequel marks the start of the latest franchise developed by Obsidian. Players have been waiting for news on The Outer Worlds 2 since 2021, and the finish line is finally in sight. The official trailer for The Outer Worlds 2 promises a bright and vibrant world, new weapons, new companions, and an engaging plot. For those who don't want to, or can't, pay the eyewatering $80 for the standard edition, The Outer Worlds 2 will be a day one release for Xbox Game Pass.
Clockwork Revolution
Clockwork Revolution was already announced for Game Pass, but little was known about it until the Xbox Showcase. A five-minute trailer showed Clockwork Revolution's character creator, premise, and a ton of its world and combat. Unfortunately, a release window was not given, but it was reiterated that Clockwork Revolution will be on Game Pass when it does eventually launch.
