Key Facts
- ✓ Microsoft announced 11 titles for Xbox Game Pass in January 2026.
- ✓ Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village are confirmed for the month.
- ✓ MIO: Memories in Orbit is the only day-one launch included in the announcement.
- ✓ Five games, including Flintlock The Siege of Dawn, are leaving the service on January 15.
Quick Summary
Microsoft has detailed the initial lineup for Xbox Game Pass in January 2026, marking the company's first subscription update of the year. The announcement confirms 11 titles will be available to subscribers before the end of the month, featuring a mix of new releases and legacy titles.
Major highlights include the addition of Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village, alongside the day-one launch of MIO: Memories in Orbit. The releases are staggered throughout January, starting immediately on January 6.
Early January Releases
The first additions to the service arrive immediately, with two titles available starting January 6. These include the twin-stick shooter Brews & Bastards and Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition. Both games are accessible across Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass via Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
A significant release follows the next day on January 7, bringing five new titles to Game Pass Premium. These additions are:
- Atomfall (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC)
- Rematch (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
On January 8, subscribers will receive Final Fantasy. This release is described as a remodeled 2D version of the first game in the series. It will be available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass via Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Mid-Month Highlights
Mid-January brings two high-profile titles to the subscription service. On January 13, Star Wars Outlaws joins the library. This addition is available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass via Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Two days later, on January 15, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery is scheduled for release. This title will be accessible on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC.
It is also noted that a selection of games will leave the service on this date. Users can purchase these titles at a discount of up to 20% before they are removed. The list of departing games includes:
- Flintlock The Siege of Dawn
- Neon White
- Road 96
- The Ascent
- The Grinch Christmas Adventures
Late January and Day-One Launches
The final batch of games for the month arrives on January 20. This date features the addition of Resident Evil Village, available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass via Cloud, Console, and PC.
Additionally, January 20 hosts the only day-one launch of the month: MIO: Memories in Orbit. This title will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass via Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Microsoft has categorized this announcement as "Wave 1" for January 2026. This indicates that further titles may be added to the service later in the month.
