Running out of games to play? Check out these new awesome titles that will join Xbox Game Pass in January.
Xbox Game Pass Lineup – New Games in January 2026
Subscription services are an excellent way to try out new games for just a fraction of the original price. By paying a small monthly fee, you get access to a huge library of titles that are all available for no extra charge. If you like the game, you can purchase it at a discounted price and keep it forever.
Games on Xbox Game Pass are being swapped regularly – and that’s what we’ll be covering today.
Here’s what’s coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2026.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
| Release date: | 2017-04-27 |
| Genre: | Adventure & Platform |
| Developer: | Tarsier Studios |
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass
Re-discover this immersive, spooky adventure, where creepy creatures await unaware children. Observe the surroundings and plan your next move to avoid detection. Stay in the shadows and don’t get caught.
Now available in 4K and featuring improved visuals, including ray-traced reflections and enhanced water effects.
Atomfall – January 7
| Release date: | 2025-03-27 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Rebellion |
Available on Game Pass Premium
Jump into the alternate timeline and play through the story inspired by the 1957 Windscale fire – one of the worst nuclear accidents in the UK. Explore the wilderness, craft useful equipment, monitor your character’s basic needs, and reveal the mysteries surrounding the fatal incident.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – January 7
| Release date: | 2025-06-17 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Thunderful Publishing |
Available on Game Pass Premium
Enjoy fast-paced combat with die-throwing mechanics that can affect encounters in unpredictable ways, for better or for worse. Play, die, upgrade, repeat. Each run makes your future ones easier, thanks to a variety of powerful unlockables. Discover synergies and customize your build to tackle the challenges the way you want.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition – January 7
| Release date: | 2025-06-10 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) |
| Developer: | Relic Entertainment |
Available on Game Pass Premium
If you’ve never played WH 40K, now you’ll have a perfect opportunity to catch up, as the Master Crafted Edition, containing the base game and all of its DLCs, joins the Xbox subscription service. Lead space marines to battle and fight for freedom and glory. Seamlessly switch between high-caliber guns and powerful melee strikes to sow carnage and eliminate the Ork hordes.
Final Fantasy – January 8
| Release date: | 2021-07-28 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Tose |
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass
The original Final Fantasy game, in its remastered version, will also be available to play for no extra cost, as long as your subscription remains valid. Master tactical turn-based combat and cleverly utilize the skills and abilities of each party member to overcome challenges. The classic fantasy world opens itself before you – will you answer its call?
Star Wars Outlaws – January 13
| Release date: | 2024-08-30 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Massive Entertainment |
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
One of the most recent Star Wars AAA games is a real treat for fans of the franchise and high-budget productions. Stunning visuals combined with an open-world environment and action-packed gameplay create a highly immersive setting that will keep you entertained for hours to come. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Resident Evil Village – January 20
| Release date: | 2021-05-07 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Adventure |
| Developer: | Capcom Development Division 1 |
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass
The absolute must-play of January’s lineup. It’s a direct sequel to RE 7 but puts a bit more emphasis on action, making it easier to digest for those who are easily scared. Even if you’re not a fan of horrors, you should at least give it a try; overwhelmingly positive reviews are the best proof of the game’s top-tier quality and widespread appeal.
MIO: Memories in Orbit – January 20
| Release date: | 2026-01-20 |
| Genre: | Metroidvania |
| Developer: | Douze Dixièmes |
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
For the final game Xbox Game Pass title in January, we’ve got an upcoming, hand-crafted Metroidvania that stands out thanks to its captivating, comic book-like visual style. Play as the titular robot, MIO, and acquire new abilities as you’re exploring the artistic beauty and hidden mysteries of the Vessel – a malfunctioning technological ark that you’ll be tasked to save.
Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
The following games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15. This is your last chance to play them.
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
- Neon White
- Road 96
- The Ascent
- The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
You can also save 20% off your purchase if you decide to buy them while they’re still here.
Conclusion
The January lineup for Xbox Game Pass in 2026 looks pretty solid and will certainly keep you busy for some time. More games are expected in the coming months, so keep an eye out for the official announcements or just bookmark G2A news, where we’re collecting all the latest info for your convenience.