Microsoft just pulled back the curtain on what Xbox Game Pass subscribers can expect this July, and honestly, it’s shaping up to be a pretty solid month for gaming. The company revealed its Wave 1 lineup through an Xbox Wire post, and there are some genuinely exciting additions coming to the service.
Table of Contents
- Rolling Out Right Now & This Week:
- Next Week’s Heat:
- Big Headliners:
- Quick Recap – Wave 1, July 2025 Lineup:
- Bonus: Retro Classics Blast!
- A Note on Departures (July 15th):
Rolling Out Right Now & This Week:
- Available (July 1st): Dive back into the chilling sequel with Little Nightmares 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) – find it on Ultimate, PC, and Standard tiers. Plus, Lara Croft makes a triumphant return! Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, PC) is also back across Ultimate, PC, and Standard.
- At (July 2nd): Mana fans, rejoice! Legend of Mana (Console) and Trials of Mana (Console) land exclusively on Game Pass Standard.
- July 3rd: Prepare for chaotic fun with Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC). This party platformer hits all tiers: Ultimate, PC, and Standard.
Next Week’s Heat:
- July 8th: The gritty, neon-drenched cyberpunk world of The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) makes its grand return! Available on Ultimate, PC, and Standard.
- July 9th: Craving something cozy and charming? Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) arrives, perfect for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.
Big Headliners:
- July 11th: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, PC) launches DAY ONE on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass! Even better? Ultimate members get up to 3 days early access starting July 8th with the Deluxe Edition Upgrade, featuring the Doom Slayer and The Revenant as playable skaters. Get those boards ready!
- July 15th: The hilarious, alien-blasting phenomenon High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) is back! This comedy FPS (a massive hit on Game Pass back in 2022) returns to Ultimate, PC, and Standard tiers. Perfect timing with a sequel on the horizon!
Quick Recap – Wave 1, July 2025 Lineup:
- Legend of Mana (Console) – July 2 (Game Pass Standard)
- Trials of Mana (Console) – July 2 (Game Pass Standard)
- Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 3 (Ultimate, PC, Standard)
- The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 8 (Ultimate, PC, Standard)
- Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 9 (Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 11 (Ultimate, PC Game Pass) Day One + Early Access for Ultimate
- High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 15 (Ultimate, PC, Standard)
Bonus: Retro Classics Blast!
Remember the Retro Classics perk? Microsoft, teaming up with Antstream Arcade, is dropping a fresh batch of classic Activision gems from the 80s and 90s for subscribers. Get ready for:
- Cosmic Commuter
- Heart of China
- Skiing
- Solar Storm
- Subterranea
A Note on Departures (July 15th):
As always, some games are leaving the service. Grab them while you can, or snag a 20% discount to keep them in your library permanently before they go:
- Flock (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Tchia (Cloud, Console, PC)
- The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, PC)
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, PC)
That’s one stacked start to July. Whether you’re grinding rails with Tony Hawk, blasting aliens with High On Life, or diving into retro classics, Game Pass has you covered.
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