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| Xbox Game Pass January 2026 lineup. |
The new year is here, and Microsoft is wasting no time in supercharging its flagship subscription service. The first wave of the Xbox Game Pass January 2026 lineup has been officially unveiled, and it’s a powerhouse mix of day-one releases, beloved classics, and blockbuster adventures. From exploring the galactic underworld to surviving a vampire-infested village, subscribers have an incredible month of gaming ahead.
Starting today, players can dive into two immediate additions. Brews & Bastards brings its unique blend of strategy and humor to the library, while the critically acclaimed Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition offers a visually stunning and terrifying return to The Maw. Both are available for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass members across cloud, console, and PC, with Little Nightmares also optimized for handheld play.
But that’s just the appetizer. The first week of January is absolutely stacked with new arrivals, all available now under the Game Pass Premium plan.
Wave 1: Available Now
The service hit the ground running on January 7th with a diverse quartet of titles:
- Atomfall: Step into a mysterious and atmospheric post-apocalyptic Britain in this survival adventure, playable far and wide on cloud, console, handheld, and PC.
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die: Return to the dice-based realm of Random in this major expansion, promising more gothic fairy-tale action.
- Rematch: A stylish, tactical card-battler that challenges your strategic thinking.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition: Suit up in the definitive edition of this brutal classic, featuring all content and enhanced for modern systems.
Mark your calendars, because the hits keep coming throughout the month. For all the official details and continuous updates, be sure to check out the full announcement on the official Xbox Wire.
What’s Coming Later This Month?
The January schedule is a rollercoaster of genres, ensuring there’s something for every type of player.
- January 8: The game that started it all, the original Final Fantasy, arrives for Ultimate, Premium, and PC members, letting a new generation experience the JRPG legend.
- January 13: This is the big one. Star Wars Outlaws, the open-world scoundrel adventure from Ubisoft, lands on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Take to the stars as Kay Vess in this highly anticipated journey through the Outer Rim.
- January 15: A change of pace with My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, a family-friendly adventure available on virtually every platform.
- January 20: A double feature of intensity and intrigue. Capcom’s masterpiece of survival horror, Resident Evil Village, brings its chilling tale to the service. It’s joined by the atmospheric sci-fi puzzle adventure MIO: Memories in Orbit.
Games Leaving on January 15
With new games coming in, it’s time to say goodbye to others. The following titles will leave the Game Pass library on January 15, 2026. If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s your last chance:
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
- Neon White
- Road 96
- The Ascent
- The Grinch Christmas Adventures
This robust January lineup solidifies Xbox Game Pass’s position as a premier gaming value, offering a constant stream of high-quality titles across every platform. Whether you’re a PC purist, a console commander, or a cloud gaming pioneer, 2026 is starting strong