The second half of September promises to be a busy period for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Following the arrival of games like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and RuneScape: Dragonwilds in the first weeks of the month, Microsoft has announced a new selection of titles until the 29th.
Among the most anticipated releases are Ninja Gaiden 4, Dune: Awakening, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Additionally, eligible subscribers will have the opportunity to test EA Sports FC 27 for up to ten hours.
Ninja Gaiden 4 will be one of the major highlights, joining the service on September 17th, with support for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud. On the same day, Kernel Hearts will also be available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud.
One day earlier, on September 16th, four new games will be added to the catalog: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana 2, Routine, and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon.
Football enthusiasts will also receive news in September. Starting September 18th, subscribers to specified plans can try EA Sports FC 27 for up to ten hours. It is important to note that this is not a permanent inclusion in the catalog, but rather a trial period, accessible on Xbox Series X|S and PC. A similar trial already took place this month with NHL 27, which also had ten hours of access.
On September 22nd, Dune: Awakening will debut on Xbox Game Pass, available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud. On the same date, Well Dweller will also be added, supporting console, PC, and cloud.
September 23rd will bring Mad King Redemption to the catalog. Call of Duty also returns with updates; after Black Ops Cold War enters on September 8th, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be included in the Premium plan on September 25th, with access on console, PC, and cloud. On the same day, Rematch arrives on Essential.
To conclude the month, Minecraft Dungeons 2 will be added to the catalog on September 29th, available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud.
It is important to note that game availability depends on the subscription plan. For example, Ninja Gaiden 4 is listed for the Premium plan, as is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which also joins this tier on September 25th. Minecraft Dungeons 2 is scheduled for Ultimate and PC plans.
In addition to additions, September will also feature removals: according to reports, eleven games left Game Pass in the first half of the month, and another eight are scheduled to leave the service in the second half.