August 2025 Xbox Game Pass titles are turning heads, especially with blockbuster releases and new perks making headlines. Within just the first week, players have seen heavy hitters like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and a renewed selection of indie favorites transform the Game Pass catalog for console, PC, and cloud subscribers across all tiers.
The Freshest Arrivals for August 2025
Gamers anticipating the August lineup have not been disappointed. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage headlines the fresh batch, landing on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass starting August 7. This marks the franchise’s most widely accessible appearance via subscription yet, bringing Basim’s thrill-packed adventure in ninth-century Baghdad to Xbox and PC players at no extra cost. But Mirage isn’t the only highlight:
- Rain World now available on Console, PC, and Cloud (since August 5)
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector arrives August 6 on Xbox Series X|S (Standard and Ultimate)
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (August 6) for Series X|S subscribers
- MechWarrior 5: Clans launches August 6 on Series X|S Standard tier
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (August 6) brings multiplayer mayhem to Series X|S
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite returns August 12 for all platforms and tiers
- 9 Kings (PC, Game Preview) drops on August 14
The chart below summarizes confirmed releases:
| Date | Game | Platform(s) | Available via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Rain World | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC, Std |
| Aug 6 | Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Series X | S |
| Aug 6 | Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders | Series X | S |
| Aug 6 | MechWarrior 5: Clans | Series X | S |
| Aug 6 | Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap | Series X | S |
| Aug 7 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Aug 12 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite | Console, PC, Cloud | All tiers |
| Aug 14 | 9 Kings (Game Preview) | PC | Ultimate, PC |
A few more day-one releases, such as Herdling on August 21, are expected to be added soon.
Exits and Bonus Perks
This month also sees notable departures. Persona 3 Reload, Anthem, and Farming Simulator 2 will leave Game Pass after August 15. Atlas Fallen is another surprise exit before the month closes. Lapsed subscribers can secure these titles with at least a 20% discount before removal.
On the perks front, August brings Ultimate-exclusive bundles such as Call of Duty: Warzone content and hero packs for multiplayer hits like Naraka Bladepoint. Game Pass continually sweetens the deal with bonus emotes, boosters, and upgrade tokens throughout the month.
What Makes This Lineup Stand Out?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is drawing special attention for both its accessible story-driven gameplay and critical praise. Reviewers celebrate the game as a return to the franchise’s roots, delivering a blend of stealth, parkour, and immersive historical setting that fans love. Meanwhile, a broader range of games—Covering genres from roguelike (Rain World) to tactical RPG (Citizen Sleeper 2)—ensures there’s something for everyone.
- Game Pass Standard subscribers benefit as more Ultimate/PC exclusives open up to the Standard plan
- Indie titles gain Day One exposure, increasing the service’s diversity
- Major multiplayer franchises continue to tie in cosmetic and gameplay perks
With additional announcements likely for late August and Gamescom 2025 on the horizon, this lineup may get even better in coming weeks.
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