The games planned for the second half of April 2026 for Xbox Game Pass have been revealed. According to the list announced by Microsoft, titles from various genres such as Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era are being added to the library. Additionally, with Vampire Crawlers and Little Rocket Lab arriving on April 21, a total of 10 new games await subscribers.
Furthermore, during the ID@Xbox and IGN partner showcase, new announcements were shared regarding some upcoming games coming day one to Game Pass.
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass
| Game | Date | Platform | Subscription Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rocket Lab | April 21 | Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC |
| Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato | April 21 | Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC |
| Vampire Crawlers | April 21 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Kiln | April 23 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Aphelion | April 28 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Trepang2 | April 29 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC |
| Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (Game Preview) | April 30 | PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Sledding Game (Game Preview) | April 30 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| TerraTech Legion | April 30 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, PC |
| Final Fantasy V | May 5 | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Ultimate, Premium, PC |
Highlighted Games
Kiln, April 23 (Day One)
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Kiln is a pottery power-fantasy celebrating both creativity and destruction. Players sculpt their ceramic creations on the potter’s wheel, then those creations become the bodies you bring into battle in online arenas. Playable with friends, the game promises an experience that is both artistic and competitive.
Aphelion, April 28 (Day One)
Developed by Don’t Nod (Jusant, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage), Aphelion is a third-person sci-fi adventure. After crash-landing on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must traverse harsh terrain and shifting realities to save her injured partner, Thomas. Created in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), the game’s story is rooted in real-world science. Players control both characters.
Trepang2, April 29
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2. In this hardcore and frenetic FPS set in the near future, you unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets, and leave a trail of destruction. It’s a perfect fit for fans of fast-paced and bloody action.
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, April 30 (Day One)
The official prequel to the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games comes to Game Pass on day one as Olden Era. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer modes. The game will be available only on PC for now.
Final Fantasy V, May 5
When the crystals that balance the world are threatened, a young man and his Chocobo find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny. The classic RPG will join the Game Pass library at the beginning of May.
Vampire Crawlers, April 21 (Day One)
From the creators of Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers turns the thrill of the survival genre into a hyper turn-based, rogue-lite card-driven blobber. Whether you take your time and think tactically or play turns as fast as you humanly can, the outcome is always accurate!
Sledding Game, April 30 (Day One)
A multiplayer snow-sports hangout with proximity voice chat. Race downhill, pull off ridiculous tricks, build ramps, or just relax with friends. Crashes with ragdoll physics are part of the fun, but it’s best to watch out for the Yeti.
Games Leaving on April 30
The following titles are leaving the Game Pass library on April 30. Your time is running out to play them one last time or buy them with a discount of up to 20%:
- Citizen Sleeper (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Creatures of Ava (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Endless Legend 2 (PC)
- Goat Simulator (Cloud, Console)
- Goat Simulator Remastered (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Hunt Showdown 1896 (Cloud, Console, PC)
- NHL 24 (EA Play) (Cloud, Console)
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, Console, PC)
For those who haven’t tried popular titles like Hunt Showdown 1896 and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, there are only a few days left.
Which game from this list are you looking forward to the most?