Autumn is traditionally the “hottest” time for the gaming industry. Big studios and publishers strive to release major new products of the year between September and November, and the situation in 2026 is still shifted to the early months of the fall with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI in November. You can expect interesting versions of Game Pass from Microsoft and partners in the fall. We already know 4 games will be released on Game Pass subscription in September 2026.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — 2 episodes
Last year, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault released an early version on Game Pass for PC. Its full version will be released in September, and the project will also appear on the Xbox Series X console | S. The game itself is an adventure game with management elements.
SpeedRunners 2: Kings of Speed — 3 episodes
The game was originally expected to be released in July, but was postponed to September at the last minute. It’s a competitive platformer, and the first installment in the series has proven itself to be excellent – many are calling it the “Mario Kart of 2D platformers”. In the sequel, players can expect similar gameplay, but instead of 4, 8 people will be competing simultaneously.
Dune: Awakening – September 22
Another game that’s already out on PC will be coming to consoles in September, and will also appear on Game Pass and get Play Anywhere in the Xbox ecosystem. The project itself is an MMORPG, but it will also get a full-fledged single-player mode with the console release.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 – September 29
The new version from Xbox Game Studios and Mojang is the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2020 game, which attracted more than 25 million players. In the sequel, players can look forward to new biomes, enemies, abilities, and cooperative combat for up to 4 people.