Highlights
- High on Life 2 and Avowed headline the February Xbox Game Pass lineup.
- Madden NFL 26 joins the service on February 5 for Ultimate members.
- Big additions include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Microsoft has officially pulled the curtain back on the first wave of titles hitting Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, and it is shaping up to be a massive month for subscribers. The lineup is heavy on variety, confirming a mix of anticipated day-one shooters, sprawling RPGs, and essential sports simulations. The headline act is undoubtedly the day-one arrival of High on Life 2, the sequel to the viral comedic hit, set to land mid-month. But it’s not alone, the schedule is also packed with major releases from EA, Ubisoft, and Obsidian. This wave reaches its peak with a huge double-header release on February 17 that brings Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Avowed to the service
For many players, the highlight of the month will be High on Life 2, which launches directly into the library on February 13 for Ultimate and PC members. Building on the chaotic success of the 2022 original, the sequel looks ready to expand on its signature "talking-gun" humor. Critics are already buzzing about it; VGC went hands-on with the game at Gamescom last year and called it their "most pleasant surprise" of the show.
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Day-One Releases and Blockbuster RPGs
Sports fans also have a major date to mark on their calendars. Just in time for the Super Bowl season, Madden NFL 26 joins the roster on February 5. It will be accessible to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Cloud, Console, and PC. This timing is crucial, as Microsoft has confirmed that the previous entry, Madden NFL 24, will be leaving the service on February 15. If you want to keep playing that older title, don't forget to use your membership discount to snag it for up to 20% off before it departs.
The rollout actually kicks off immediately with some heavy hitters available right now. You can currently jump into Final Fantasy II and the wild pirate-themed beat-'em-up Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, both of which are playable across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC users. Following closely behind in the first week of February are the atmospheric Indika and a treat for younger gamers with Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, also landing on February 5.
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From Pandora to the Living Lands
As we move into the middle of the month, the schedule gets incredibly busy. On February 10, the heist-adventure Relooted hits Cloud, Series X|S, and PC. Then, February 12 brings a trio of diverse titles: the cozy Starsand Island, the quirky Roadside Research via Game Preview, and the likely addition of roguelite BlazBlue Entropy Effect X. This all leads into that massive mid-month block.
Alongside High on Life 2 on February 13, history buffs can dive into the realistic RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Finally, the wave wraps up with a bang on February 17 with two blockbuster worlds to explore: the alien landscapes of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the magical Living Lands in Obsidian’s fantasy RPG Avowed (available to Premium members).
Beyond the games, there are some nice bonuses for Ultimate members this month. You can claim a new pack for The First Descendant, which includes a sleek back attachment, weapon skins, makeup styles, and currency boosts.
Rainbow Six Siege players also get some love with a pack featuring the S.I. Banner 2026 charm, a "Style of an Era" weapon skin, and other cosmetics. February 2026 is a packed month with plenty to play regardless of your favorite genre.
