February begins with a strong start for Game Pass. Microsoft has confirmed the first wave of titles, headlined by the day-one launch of High On Life 2, the sports staple Madden NFL 26, and the expansive open world of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
The list stretches across genres and offers serious value for anyone with an active subscription.
Available Now on Game Pass
Several titles are already live and worth checking out.
- Final Fantasy II: a must for classic RPG fans, with old-school progression that still feels good for genre purists.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: sends Majima into pirate chaos, blending wild brawls, naval skirmishes, and absurd energy.
- Indika: a quiet, narrative-driven journey through 19th-century Russia, mixing bleak themes with surreal humor.
Coming Soon Highlights (Dates and Tiers)
Here is the full release schedule, along with platform access and subscription tiers:
- Madden NFL 26 – February 5 (Cloud, Console, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels – February 5 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
- Relooted – February 10 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X – February 12 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Roadside Research (Game Preview) – February 12 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Starsand Island – February 12 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- High On Life 2 – February 13 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Day One, Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Kingdom Come Deliverance – February 13 (Cloud, Console, PC) – Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – February 17 (Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, PC) – Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Avowed – February 17 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – Now on Game Pass Premium
Indie and Experimental Picks
Game Pass continues to spotlight unconventional titles.
- Relooted: explores reclaiming stolen cultural artifacts through a heist-action lens, set in a sci-fi African world.
- Roadside Research: puts you in charge of a roadside gas station as undercover aliens, observing humans through quirky systems and strange humor.
- Starsand Island: slows the pace with capybaras, peaceful base-building, and a relaxed survival loop.
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X: delivers a fast, precise roguelite brawler with tight mechanics and anime-styled intensity.
Game Updates and Live Service Content
Two major live titles get notable updates this month:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 goes live February 5, bringing the Slums map, a new weapon (EGRT-17), Ranked Play, and a fresh Zombies experience
- Monster Train 2 receives a free update reintroducing the Wurmkin clan for more deck-building depth
In-Game Bonuses for Subscribers
Game Pass continues to offer value beyond just access:
- The First Descendant players receive 300,000 Gold, skins, and boosters on February 5
- Rainbow Six Siege adds a new banner charm and cosmetic skins for drones and weapons
Leaving Soon
Madden NFL 24 exits the service on February 15. Anyone still in the middle of a season should finish up soon. A 20% discount is available to subscribers who want to keep it permanently.