Microsoft has officially revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for February 2026, confirming a lineup that blends day-one launches, major sports releases, and established AAA titles. The update continues Xbox’s steady cadence of refreshing the Game Pass library across cloud, console, handheld, and PC, while also rotating out older entries as newer versions arrive.
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High on Life 2 Launches Day One on Game Pass
The headline release for February Wave 1 is High on Life 2, which will launch directly into Xbox Game Pass on February 13. The original High on Life was a day-one Game Pass release and quickly became one of the service’s most played titles during its launch window. The sequel follows the same approach, making it immediately accessible to subscribers without an additional purchase.
Sports, RPGs, and Licensed Titles Round Out the Month
Alongside High on Life 2, February brings a mix of sports, role-playing, and licensed games. Madden NFL 26 joins the service early in the month, replacing Madden NFL 24, which is scheduled to leave on February 15. The lineup also includes Kingdom Come: Deliverance for RPG fans and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for players interested in large-scale licensed open-world experiences. Smaller titles and a Game Preview release add further variety to the month’s offerings.
Xbox Game Pass February 2026 Wave 1 Lineup
The following titles are included in Xbox Game Pass February 2026 Wave 1, along with their release dates, platforms, and required subscription tiers:
Madden NFL 26 (Cloud, Console, PC) – February 5: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – February 5: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Relooted (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 10: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 12: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Roadside Research (Game Preview) (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 12: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Starsand Island (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 12: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
High on Life 2 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 13: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Cloud, Console, PC) – February 13: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC) – February 17: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Avowed (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 17: Game Pass Premium
What February Wave 1 Signals for Xbox Game Pass
February’s first wave highlights Microsoft’s continued emphasis on day-one availability and consistent monthly updates. By pairing a major new release like High on Life 2 with sports, RPG, and licensed titles, Xbox Game Pass maintains a broad appeal across different player preferences. Additional announcements are expected later in the month as part of the usual Wave 2 update.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is High on Life 2 available on Xbox Game Pass at launch?
Yes. High on Life 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass on February 13 as a day-one release.
Which subscription tiers include Madden NFL 26?
Madden NFL 26 is available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Are any games leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2026?
Yes. Madden NFL 24 is scheduled to leave the service on February 15.
Does February Wave 1 include any Game Preview titles?
Yes. Roadside Research is included as a Game Preview title.
Will more Xbox Game Pass games be announced for February 2026?
Based on previous release patterns, additional titles are expected to be announced as part of February Wave 2 later in the month.
