Xbox Game Pass: A Ton of New Games in September 2025, Including Gems!

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Hollow Knight Silksong, the highly anticipated Metroidvania game, is now available on Xbox Game Pass for console users.
New titles joining Xbox Game Pass throughout September and early October include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, Overthrown (Game Preview), Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (early access for Ultimate and PC subscribers), Frostpunk 2, Wobbly Life, Hades, Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview, early access for Ultimate subscribers), Sworn (exclusively available to Ultimate and PC subscribers), Peppa Pig: World Adventures, Visions of Mana, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato (exclusively available to Ultimate and PC subscribers).
Starting October 1, Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers will gain access to Cities: Skylines – Remastered, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
Four games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 30, including the Ninja Gaiden series (Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razors Edge) and Terra Invicta (Game Preview, PC).

September 2025 Xbox Game Pass – New Titles Unveiled: Hollow Knight Silksong and More!

September 2025 is a significant month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, bringing a mix of highly anticipated titles and new additions. Hollow Knight Silksong has finally arrived, generating considerable excitement among fans of the indie Metroidvania genre, despite its challenging boss encounters. While Silksong has garnered a strong following, Microsoft is also expanding its Game Pass catalog with a diverse selection of new games to ensure there’s something for every player. Below is a detailed look at the new titles joining Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Core in September 2025, as well as the games scheduled to depart the service.

Subscribers can look forward to the following titles joining Xbox Game Pass throughout September and early October: September 1: Hollow Knight Silksong (Console) September 17: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Console) For the King II (Console) Overthrown (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X|S) Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Early access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers. September 18: Frostpunk 2 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S) – Exclusively available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers. Wobbly Life (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) September 19: Hades (Cloud, Console, PC) September 22: Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview) (PC) – Early access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. September 23: Sworn (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Exclusively available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers. September 25: Peppa Pig: World Adventures (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) Visions of Mana (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) September 30: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (Cloud, Console, PC)

October 7: Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato (Cloud, Console, PC) – Exclusively available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers.

New Games on Xbox Game Pass Core in October: Cities Remastered, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Warhammer Darktide

Starting October 1, Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers will gain access to several new titles: Cities: Skylines – Remastered Disney Dreamlight Valley Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Four Games Departing Xbox Game Pass on September 30 – Ninja Gaiden Series and Terra Invicta (PC)

As new titles arrive, some games will also depart the service. Effective September 30, four titles will leave Xbox Game Pass, including the Ninja Gaiden series and a strategy game in Game Preview. Subscribers have until this date to play the following titles, ahead of Ninja Gaiden 4 joining the lineup next month: Ninja Gaiden Sigma (Cloud, Console, PC) Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (Cloud, Console, PC) Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC) This extensive lineup ensures Game Pass continues to offer a broad range of experiences for all subscribers throughout September.

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