Microsoft has officially revealed the second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2025, offering up another fresh batch of games for players across console, PC, and the cloud. This time around, it’s a varied lineup—action-heavy titles, survival horror, RPGs—and a few notable day-one launches are part of the mix.
Key Takeaways:
- Nine new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2025 Wave 2.
- “RoboCop: Rogue City” and “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” stand out as headline additions.
- “Grounded 2” enters Game Preview, giving players early access.
- “Farming Simulator 25” arrives in early August.
- Three titles, including “Gigantic,” are leaving the service by July 31.
The rollout began on July 15 with High On Life, now available on Cloud, Console, and PC. If you’ve somehow missed this one, it’s an offbeat, action-comedy FPS where you trek across an alien world that’s anything but quiet. It’s colorful, chaotic, and not afraid to get weird.
Just a couple of days later, on July 17, two very different games join the roster: RoboCop: Rogue City and My Friendly Neighborhood. The former brings back the steel-clad lawman in a classic FPS format—complete with a gritty atmosphere and light detective work—available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Meanwhile, My Friendly Neighborhood, which lands on all platforms (Cloud, Console, and PC), leans into survival horror. Picture this: a seemingly innocent puppet show studio gone terrifyingly wrong. Not your typical playground, that’s for sure.
July 18 brings Back to the Dawn, a prison escape RPG where every move counts. Available across all platforms, the game challenges players to outsmart a high-security lockup, form alliances, and plot their escape. It feels like one of those titles where choices truly shape the outcome.
Then on July 22, fans of survival crafting can dive into Abiotic Factor. Set inside a research facility thrown into chaos by a mysterious outbreak, it blends sci-fi with resource-driven strategy. Think Half-Life meets The Forest, sort of. It’ll be on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Next up, Wheel World rolls onto the scene on July 23. It’s a day-one Game Pass title and it’s… well, unique. You’re cycling through a whimsical open world, and while that might sound simple, there’s a certain charm in the way it plays out across Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
On July 24, one of the most anticipated drops arrives: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. A day-one launch on Game Pass, this dark, atmospheric Soulslike leans heavily into Chinese mythology and punishing combat. It’s available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S—and yeah, it looks like it might be the kind of game that chews you up a bit before letting you feel powerful.
Rounding out the month, Grounded 2—the sequel to Obsidian’s miniature survival adventure—enters Game Preview on July 29. If the first game’s shrunken backyard chaos grabbed you, this early-access version promises new mechanics and a peek at what’s still being fine-tuned. It’ll be playable across Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Looking slightly ahead, Farming Simulator 25 hits Game Pass on August 1. For fans of the genre, this is a staple. New machinery, crops, environments—it’s all there, and as always, it’s more immersive than you might expect if you’ve never given it a try. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.
Of course, with new games entering the service, some are also heading out. On July 31, Gigantic, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will leave the library. If any of those are on your radar, you’ve got until then to play—or buy them at a 20% discount while they’re still available through Game Pass.
For a quick refresher: Xbox Game Pass, which launched back in June 2017, gives subscribers access to a rotating library of games across Xbox consoles, PCs, and cloud streaming. It’s evolved quite a bit, especially since January 2018 when Microsoft committed to launching all first-party Xbox Game Studios titles on Game Pass from day one. The service now spans multiple tiers, including PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, each offering a different set of perks.
FAQs about Xbox Game Pass July 2025 Wave 2 Lineup
Q1: What is Xbox Game Pass?
A1: Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft’s subscription-based gaming service. For a monthly fee, it gives you access to a large, ever-changing library of games that you can download on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, or stream via the cloud on supported devices.
Q2: Which new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2025 Wave 2?
A2: The list includes High On Life (July 15), RoboCop: Rogue City (July 17), My Friendly Neighborhood (July 17), Back to the Dawn (July 18), Abiotic Factor (July 22), Wheel World (July 23), Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (July 24), Grounded 2 (Game Preview, July 29), and Farming Simulator 25 (August 1).
Q3: Are any of these games day-one releases on Game Pass?
A3: Yes, Wheel World and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers are both day-one titles on Xbox Game Pass. Grounded 2 also arrives in early access via Game Preview.
Q4: Which games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2025?
A4: The titles exiting the service by July 31 are Gigantic, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.
Q5: Can I play these games on PC or just Xbox consoles?
A5: It depends on the game. Some are available on all platforms—Cloud, Console, and PC—while others, like RoboCop: Rogue City and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, are limited to Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Best to check each game’s listing for specifics.
