Microsoft has been pushingXbox Game Passas a must-have subscription service, and so it’s been adding new games on a regular basis. Typically, Microsoft reveals and releases newXbox Game Passgames in two batches - one for the first half of the month, and one for the second half of the month. August 2021 seems as though it will be no exception to that rule, with Microsoft confirming all of the games that are coming to Xbox Game Pass for the first half of August 2021.
The first big drop of new Xbox Game Pass games is coming on August 5, which will see the release of theDead CellsDLCCurse of the Dead Godsacross PC, Cloud, and Console.Dodgeball Academia,Katamari Damacy Reroll, andLumines Remasteredare all heading to Xbox Game Pass for PC, Cloud, and Console on August 5, too. They will be joined by a couple ofEA Play titlesthat are making the jump to the Cloud,SkateandSkate 3, withStarmancerset to launch for Game Preview on PC on August 5 as well.
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Then August 12Art of Rallyhits Xbox Game Pass for PC, Cloud, and Console, followed by theaward-winningHadeson August 13.Hadeswas one of 2020’s top-rated games and generally considered one of the best rogue-likes made to date. Its addition to Xbox Game Pass is huge because it was previously only available for PC and Nintendo Switch
And finally, the latestgame coming to Xbox Game Pass for August 2021that was confirmed recently wasMicrosoft Solitaire Collection: Premium Editionon PC. This version ofMicrosoft Solitaireis ad-free, with players able to use Xbox Game Pass-themed cards if they so desire. It includes a variety of other bells and whistles for players to enjoy as well, like challenges, achievements, and more.
