Xbox Game Pass is expanding its lineup with exciting new titles arriving in January and February 2026, giving subscribers fresh options to explore. Among the most anticipated additions is the Director’s Cut of Death Stranding, which will be available to Game Pass members starting January 21, alongside other high-profile games such as Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and The Talos Principle 2.
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut Headlines Game Pass Additions
Kicking off the month’s offerings is Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, the critically acclaimed action game from Hideo Kojima, available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. This expanded version of the game includes enhanced features, including new missions, improved visuals, and smoother gameplay, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware. Fans of the original will find new layers to the dystopian world of Death Stranding while newcomers can dive into the unique experience of delivering packages across a fragmented America.
Other Noteworthy Additions
In addition to Death Stranding, a series of highly anticipated titles will join Game Pass in the coming weeks:
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (January 21): Available for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, this title brings the fast-paced action and legendary combat of the Ninja Gaiden franchise to Game Pass.
- The Talos Principle 2 (January 27): A critically acclaimed puzzle game where players must solve complex problems in a stunning philosophical narrative. The game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (January 29): Fans of the Warhammer franchise will enjoy this third-person action game, available on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, continuing the saga of humanity’s toughest soldiers in a war-torn galaxy.
Other titles slated to join the service include Anno: Mutationem (January 28), Drop Duchy (January 28), and MySims: Cozy Bundle (January 29). Additionally, Indika (February 2) and Final Fantasy II (February 3) will round out the Game Pass roster for the next few weeks, offering something for a variety of gaming preferences.
A Busy Year Ahead for Xbox Game Pass
With these additions, Xbox Game Pass continues to offer a strong selection of titles, reinforcing its status as a go-to subscription for gamers. As Microsoft’s gaming service evolves, the continuous stream of fresh games for console, PC, and cloud demonstrates the company’s commitment to keeping subscribers engaged with the latest and most diverse titles. This move also expands Game Pass’s appeal to a broader range of gamers, from those seeking AAA adventures like Death Stranding to indie puzzle challenges like The Talos Principle 2.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also be facing some game removals soon, as titles like Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector make way for newer entries. The ongoing additions and subtractions from Game Pass highlight the fluid nature of the service, keeping the library fresh while rotating out older content.
