Xbox Game Pass September Update: 7 New Games & Cyberpunk 2077 Leaves
Xbox Game Pass adds seven new titles in September, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, while Cyberpunk 2077 leaves the service.
The Update
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September. The lineup includes seven new titles, with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War arriving as a day-one release. Other additions include Speedrunners 2: King of Speed, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. The service will also lose Cyberpunk 2077 this month, marking a significant shift in the available catalog.
Why It Matters
This update highlights the ongoing evolution of subscription gaming. The inclusion of a major Call of Duty title on Game Pass underscores Microsoft’s strategy to integrate its gaming portfolio. Conversely, the departure of Cyberpunk 2077 signals a shift in the service’s catalog, potentially affecting players who rely on the service for major releases and indicating possible changes in licensing agreements.
What to Watch
Players should monitor the availability of other major titles leaving the service this month. The addition of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, which has already sold over 1 million copies in early access, may attract new subscribers interested in its open world, co-op, crafting and survival gameplay.
Sources
- gamespot.com — Overview of new and departing games
- ign.com — Specific titles and release dates