Microsoft has unveiled the next batch of titles joining its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in the second half of the month and early in July. While it’s not a terrible line-up, it’s certainly weaker than some of the offerings from the past few months, both in terms of quality and quantity.
The two highest profile games on the list are annual football sim EA FC 26 and Call of Duty Vanguard. Available from June 18, EA FC 26 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass through EA Play. It’s a timely release given the World Cup has just kicked off in North America, and the big international tournament recently made its debut.
Prior to the release of EA FC 26, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass players will be able to check out Call of Duty Vanguard, which makes its debut on June 17.
The game takes place across multiple fronts in World War II, featuring stages set in North Africa, France and Stalingrad.
It also contains a wealth of multiplayer modes, not to mention Zombies action for fans of co-op multiplayer.
The releases continue on June 25, when fans will be able to play Abyssus for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass.
Described as a “roguelite brinepunk adventure”, Abyssus is an underwater first-person shooter for one to four players.
Co-operative adventure game RV There Yet? is next to be released, making its Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass debut on June 30.
Microsoft has a decent surprise in store for fans in early July, when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 comes to Premium.
An brilliantly addictive skating game, the remake features nearly 20 different parks and more than 30 skaters.
All the locations have been remade in stunning 4K, and without losing the iconic gameplay that made the series so popular back in the late 90s and beyond.
The next wave of releases end with the launch of 2.5D Metroidvania game Winds of Arcana: Ruination, which comes to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass on July 6.
