Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Games List: Full Lineup & Surprise Additions

Microsoft has loaded Xbox Game Pass with one of its busiest months of the year. April 2026 brings a massive wave of new titles, including long-awaited sequels, major remasters, sports updates, and a surprising number of smaller indie releases. With over 40 games added throughout the month—including day-one launches like Hades II, Replaced, and Trepang2—this might be the most stacked Game Pass update since the service began.

Full April 2026 Game Pass Lineup

Microsoft's April rollout is split into two waves. The first wave (April 1-15) focused on headliners like Hades II and Oblivion Remastered, while the second wave (April 16-30) brings the rest of the heavy hitters . Here's the complete schedule of everything arriving this month :

Headliners You Don't Want to Miss

Hades II — April 14 (Day One)

The long-awaited sequel to Supergiant Games' award-winning roguelike finally makes its console debut, launching directly into Game Pass on day one. Building on the original's formula with new gods, weapons, and a larger map, Hades II is arguably the biggest title of the month. The game follows Melinoë, the immortal Princess of the Underworld, as she battles the Titan of Time .

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — April 16

Bethesda's 2006 classic returns with modernized visuals, updated gameplay systems, and all its expansions. The remaster brings quality-of-life improvements to the beloved RPG, while maintaining the charm of the original. If you've never explored Cyrodiil, this is the perfect time to start .

Trepang2 — April 29

This high-intensity FPS is being compared to classic FEAR for its slow-motion mechanics, brutal combat, and fast movement. It's a gory, action-packed shooter set in the near future that rewards aggressive play .

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) — April 17

The 2019 reboot of Modern Warfare joins Game Pass with its full campaign, multiplayer, and co-op Special Ops modes. It's the game that revitalized Call of Duty's campaign storytelling and introduced the Gunsmith system .

Day-One Surprises & Indie Highlights

Beyond the headliners, April brings a strong selection of day-one indie titles :

• Replaced (April 14) — A 2.5D cyberpunk platformer with pixel-art visuals and a deep narrative.
• Vampire Crawlers (April 21) — A fast-paced rogue-lite card game inspired by Vampire Survivors.
• Kiln (April 23) — A weird and wonderful multiplayer brawler where you craft pottery and smash opponents with it.
• Little Rocket Lab (April 21) — A cozy machine-building RPG about helping a community build a rocket.
• Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (April 21) — A magical narrative adventure set in a South American-inspired world.

Games Leaving Game Pass: April 30 & April 15 Deadlines

As always, some games are rotating out. April 30 is the major departure date for titles from the second wave, but note that several high-profile games left earlier in the month .

Leaving April 30, 2026

Already Left — April 15, 2026

Game Updates & Live Service Content

Two notable updates arrived in April as well :

• Dome Keeper — Multiplayer Update (April 13): The popular mining roguelike now supports co-op.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Season 03 (April): New maps, modes, weapons, and the Avalon map rotation in Warzone.

Final Verdict: April 2026 Might Be the Best Month Yet

Between the console debut of Hades II, the remaster of Oblivion, the brutal shooter Trepang2, and a slew of promising indie day-one launches, Xbox Game Pass has delivered arguably its strongest month of 2026. The variety is impressive: roguelikes, RPGs, strategy games, cozy sims, and intense shooters all have a place.

If you haven't played Citizen Sleeper or Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 yet, you have until April 30 to finish them. And if you missed GTA V when it left on April 15... well, that one might sting a bit. Overall, this is a month that fully justifies the subscription cost .