Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1 Brings Hades 2 and Modern Warfare Xbox is delivering another strong month for Game Pass subscribers in April 2026, with a first wave of additions headlined by major releases like Hades 2 and a Call of Duty classic. While many of the titles were previously expected, the lineup offers substantial value across Game Pass tiers, including Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. The month kicks off on April 7 with the iconic RPG Final Fantasy IV arriving on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass members. April 8 sees several additions, including the survival game DayZ coming to PC for all major tiers. The strategy sequel Endless Legend 2 enters PC game preview for Premium subscribers, while the cooperative action of Warhammer Vermintide 2 expands to Cloud and console for Essential members. The following day, April 9, brings the theme park simulation sequel Planet Coaster 2 to Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. On April 10, the cozy management game Tiny Bookshop launches across Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld devices, and PC for the upper tiers of the service. Sports management fans get their fix on April 13 as Football Manager 26 and its Console edition join the Premium tier on their respective platforms. April 14 stands out as a major day with three significant launches. The highly anticipated rogue-like sequel Hades 2 debuts on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, and is available on Game Pass via Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. It is joined by the long-awaited cyberpunk platformer Replaced for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, and the narrative-driven RPG The Thaumaturge for the upper service tiers. April 16 delivers two heavy hitters. The acclaimed fantasy RPG The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered arrives on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for Premium members. Also on that date, EA Sports NHL 26 skates onto Cloud and Xbox Series X/S for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The classic first-person shooter Call of Duty Modern Warfare, the remake, joins the service on April 17, available on Cloud, console, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. Later in the month, on April 21, three diverse titles arrive. The puzzle game Little Rocket Lab and the adventure title Sopa Tale of the Stolen Potato come to Premium members. The Vampire Survivors spinoff, Vampire Crawlers, launches for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld, and PC. Finally, on April 23, Double Fine’s new puzzle adventure game Kiln releases on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld, and PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. As with every cycle, several games are scheduled to leave Game Pass on April 15. The most notable departure is Grand Theft Auto V, which is being removed from Cloud, console, and PC. They will be joined by the action-RPG Ashen, the RPG Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes, the adventure game My Little Pony A Zephyr Heights Mystery, and the strategy game preview Terra Invicta.
