Highlights
- Wave 2 delivers AAA heavyweights like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, and Resident Evil 7.
- New additions span day-one city-builders (Nova Roma), sci-fi survival (The Alters), and family-friendly titles (Barbie Horse Trails).
- Subscribers gain Premium tier expansions for South of Midnight, new Valorant agents, and exclusive customization packs for Skate.
Microsoft has officially pulled the curtain back on the Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 roadmap for late March and early April 2026, and it is an absolute powerhouse. Building on the massive momentum of Wave 1, which delivered heavy hitters like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, this second half of the month keeps the pedal to the metal with new additions. From genre-defining horror to sprawling RPGs and family-friendly adventures, this lineup brings a stellar mix of eight brand-new titles and three major tier expansions across Console, PC, Cloud, and Handheld.
The wave officially kicked off on March 17 with the arrival of DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party, which invited Ultimate, Premium, and PC players into a colorful, music-filled adventure packed with playful mini-games. But the core of this roadmap stretches from mid-March straight through to early April, as per GameRant.
Here is the full breakdown of everything coming your way:
South of Midnight
Arriving on March 18, this action-adventure from Compulsion Games expands to Game Pass Premium across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC after its prior stint as an Ultimate exclusive. Players will explore the mythos of the Deep South, confront mysterious creatures in a modern folktale, and learn to weave ancient power to overcome the pain haunting their hometown.
The Alters
Also jumping to Game Pass Premium on March 18 for Cloud, PC, and Series X|S, this unique sci-fi survival game strands you on a hostile planet as a man named Jan. To survive, gather resources, and navigate deep moral dilemmas, you will need to create alternate versions of yourself, each shaped by different life choices effectively turning your own past into your crew.
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut
Dropping on March 19 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers across Cloud, PC, and Series X|S, this groundbreaking and critically acclaimed RPG puts you in the shoes of a detective with a unique skill system. Carve your path across a whole city as you interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders, take bribes, and decide whether to become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Landing on March 24 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC members via Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC, this massive open-world RPG adventure brings together two larger-than-life heroes: Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu. Live it up in Japan and explore Hawaii in a fast-paced journey spanning the Pacific, featuring dynamic combat where the battlefield itself becomes your weapon.
Absolum
Hitting the service on March 25 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC players across Cloud, PC, and Series X|S, this indie title combines top-of-the-class beat 'em-up action with modern roguelite elements in a beautifully handcrafted setting. Embark on a perilous quest to free the world of Talamh from the tyrant Sun King Azra, soaking in all the vibes of classic fantasy arcade hits.
Nova Roma
City-building fans, mark your calendars for March 26. Launching as a day-one Game Preview for Ultimate and PC tier users specifically on PC, this game tasks you with leading citizens away from the decaying Roman Empire to build a new society. Starting from a humble village, you must appease the gods with grand temples, meet your citizens' needs, and build a world-envied empire.
Steam
The Long Dark
Test your survival skills starting March 30 on the Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers across Cloud, Console, and PC. This thoughtful exploration-survival hit challenges solo players to navigate an expansive, unforgiving frozen wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies here, just you, the biting cold, and every threat Mother Nature can muster.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Capping off the month on March 31 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC users on Cloud, Console, and PC, this horror staple marks a bold chapter for the series. Set in rural America, you will experience intense first-person survival horror, tense exploration, and terrifying close-up encounters. Thrillingly, this is the second Capcom survival hit to join the service in 2026, following Resident Evil Village in late January.
Barbie Horse Trails
Galloping onto the service on April 2 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC players across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC, this open-world equestrian adventure perfectly appeals to younger audiences. Set in scenic Canterbury Trails Park, players can gallop across wildflower fields, snap photos, dig up treasure, and breathe new life into the park alongside their trusted horse, Lucky.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Also on April 2, this 2025 Game of the Year winner expands to the Premium tier across Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Series X|S. The title combines stylish turn-based strategy with real-time action in a Belle Époque-inspired French fantasy world. Now, the game additionally also includes the whimsical Verso's Drafts update featuring new challenges and fan-requested features.
Final Fantasy IV
Continuing Microsoft's fantastic streak of adding a classic Final Fantasy game every month in 2026, the Pixel Remaster of Final Fantasy IV arrives on April 7 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC members via Cloud, PC, and Series X|S. Dive into this classic RPG to join Cecil the dark knight, Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, and Rydia the summoner as they fight against the Kingdom of Baron.
Steam
In Case You Missed It: Game Updates and Benefits
Minishoot' Adventures
If you missed it, this charming title hit the Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers on March 3 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC). It brilliantly mixes open-world exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action as you upgrade your ship to rescue your friends.
Other Major Game Updates
Live-service fans have a lot to celebrate this week. On March 18, Valorant (PC and Console) introduces Miks, a new Croatian Controller Agent, and remember, Game Pass subscribers have access to all agents from day one! Following that, Sea of Thieves: Season 19 drops on March 19 (Console and PC), introducing improved Hourglass PvP battles, new Doubloon events, and massive multi-ship faction clashes.
Exclusive In-Game Perks Available right now, console players can grab the Battleworn Secret Service Pack in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, which includes an outfit, an emote, and an exotic M4A1 skin. Meanwhile, Ultimate Console members can drop into Skate with the massive 30-item Supercharge Pack to completely customize their decks, trucks, and wheels.
Departures of Games
The cyclical nature of Game Pass means we have to say goodbye to a few games to make room for the new ones. You have until March 31 to wrap up your playthroughs of Peppa Pig: World Adventures and Mad Streets (Cloud, Console, PC). If you are in the middle of a session and want to keep the fun going, remember to use your 20% member discount to purchase them permanently before they leave!
