One of the eight free Xbox Game Pass games for early August is an Assassin’s Creed title. Microsoft’s subscription service is getting Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Citizen Sleeper 2, 9 Kings, and more in the first half of the month.

August gives us plenty to celebrate—Microsoft has revealed the fresh batch of games coming to various Game Pass tiers in the first half of the month, and the lineup will turn heads. Eight new titles are joining the service, and the Redmond giant is clearly looking to spice up the summer with the addition of blockbusters like Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

But Ubisoft’s latest isn’t the only standout in the mix. According to Xbox Wire, subscribers will also get to dive into Citizen Sleeper 2, Rain World, and the over-the-top mayhem of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. Here’s a breakdown of every game coming to Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass, along with their launch dates.

What’s New in Xbox Game Pass Standard in August 2025

• Rain World (Cloud, Console & PC) – Available now, August 5
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Xbox Series X|S) – August 6
• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Xbox Series X|S) – August 6
• MechWarrior 5: Clans (Xbox Series X|S) – August 6
• Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X|S) – August 6
• Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Cloud, Console, PC) – August 12

Coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass in August 2025

• Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Cloud, Console, PC) – August 7
• 9 Kings (Game Preview) (PC) – August 14

Games Leaving Game Pass in August 2025

It’s now standard for video game subscription services: new titles arrive, old ones say goodbye. Microsoft has confirmed that these three adventures are leaving soon—players can access them until August 15:

• Anthem (Console and PC) – EA Play
• Farming Simulator 22 (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, PC)

Source: 3djuegos