Microsoft announced the first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for January 2026, bringing 11 games to the subscription service between January 6 and January 20. The lineup includes two major additions: Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws and Capcom’s Resident Evil Village. Game Pass subscribers across Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers will have access to various titles throughout the month.
Two games became available immediately on January 6: Brews & Bastards, a twin-stick shooter, and Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition with 4K and 60 FPS improvements. The announcement follows Microsoft’s typical pattern of revealing Game Pass additions in two waves per month. January 7 sees four Premium-tier exclusives launch, including Rebellion’s Atomfall and the remastered Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. For cyberpunk gaming updates, check recent news on Cyberpunk 2077’s growing mod community.
The month’s releases span multiple genres. Final Fantasy arrives January 8 as a remodeled 2D version of the 1987 original. Star Wars Outlaws launches January 13, positioned between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Resident Evil Village arrives January 20, ahead of Resident Evil Requiem’s February 27, 2026 release. MIO: Memories in Orbit also launches January 20 as the month’s only day-one Game Pass release. Five titles depart the service on January 15, with subscribers receiving up to 20% discount if purchasing to keep.
Interactive Game Pass Library
January 2026 • Wave 1 Releases
Brews & Bastards
An intoxicating twin-stick shooter overflowing with action-packed combat, potent brews, and outlandish bosses. Descend through hordes of drunken demons in search of the stolen Brew Stone.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
Rediscover the dark whimsical tale in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. Play as Six, a lone child trapped in The Maw, where your childhood fears come to life in this atmospheric horror adventure.
Atomfall
A survival-action game set five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster. Explore the quarantine zone, craft, fight, and navigate a British countryside filled with bizarre characters, mysticism, and cults.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Dynamic real-time action meets tactical combat with risk-reward dice mechanics. Unravel a stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra on a mission for vengeance and redemption.
Rematch
Step onto the pitch in this third-person, team-based football game. Designed for 5v5 online play with no offsides, no fouls, and no downtime. Pass smart, play with purpose, win together.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition
Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine. Enhanced for a new generation with quality of life and graphical improvements. Crush overwhelming Ork forces in this intense, brutally violent world.
Final Fantasy
A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned series. Become the Warriors of Light, restore power to the Crystals, and save the world. All the magic of the original with improved ease of play.
Star Wars Outlaws
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess seeking freedom between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Fight, steal, and outwit crime syndicates across the galaxy.
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
Take friendship to new heights in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies. Use special abilities to stop unstable magic, enjoy hilarious minigames and countless pony customizations.
Resident Evil Village
The eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series. Follow Ethan Winters into a haunting European village years after RE7, fighting for survival against brutal enemies with danger lurking around every corner.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
A hand-crafted metroidvania set in a vast, decaying world reclaimed by nature and robots. Play as Mio, exploring labyrinthine environments, battling rogue machines, and uncovering lost memories.
Leaving January 15
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Save up to 20% off if you purchase to keep playing after it leaves Game Pass.
Neon White
Save up to 20% off if you purchase to keep playing after it leaves Game Pass.
Road 96
Save up to 20% off if you purchase to keep playing after it leaves Game Pass.
The Ascent
Save up to 20% off if you purchase to keep playing after it leaves Game Pass.
The Grinch Christmas Adventures
Save up to 20% off if you purchase to keep playing after it leaves Game Pass.
This first wave of January 2026 Game Pass additions includes 11 titles across various platforms and subscription tiers. Microsoft identified this as Wave 1, with additional games expected later in January. Four titles are exclusive to Game Pass Premium tier subscribers. The releases cover action, horror, RPG, sports, and family-friendly genres.
Star Wars Outlaws marks the first open-world game in the Star Wars franchise on Game Pass, launching January 13. Resident Evil Village arrives ahead of the series’ next mainline entry. MIO: Memories in Orbit represents the only day-one release in this wave. Games with “Handheld” designation are optimized for handheld devices. For upcoming gaming releases in 2026, including potential GTA 6 launch details, stay updated through official channels.
Five games depart the service on January 15, with subscribers receiving discount offers. The official announcement appeared on Xbox Wire on January 6, 2026. Additional January releases and departures will be announced mid-month. Platform availability and Game Pass tier requirements vary by title. More information about specific games and other gaming updates is available through Xbox’s official channels.