Microsoft unveils new wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2026

Microsoft has announced the first official slate of video games arriving on Xbox Game Pass for November 2026. Outlets differ on the exact total of the release slate. Pure Xbox reported that 23 games are joining various subscription tiers between November 3 and November 17. Meanwhile, Kotaku reported that 12 games are joining the Ultimate tier for the first time in the initial wave. [1][4]

The upcoming additions include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Tanuki: Pon's Summer, and Football Manager 27, according to Pure Xbox. Kotaku highlighted the inclusion of Thronefall, a top-down minimalist strategy game featuring resource management, building, and combat waves. [1][4]

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that allows subscribers to access and play a rotating catalog of games on consoles, computers, and cloud platforms. The service officially launched on June 1, 2017. [9]