Xbox Game Pass is entering November 2026 with a busy mix of day-one releases, cooperative horror games, strategy titles, cozy adventures, and a major football-management launch.
Microsoft Xbox continues its usual pattern of adding a mix of day-one titles, indie hits, licensed games, and some older classics while rotating out a batch of games that have been on the service for a while.
The first confirmed wave includes Football Manager 27, Warhammer Survivors, Vampire Crawlers, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, MySims Cozy Bundle, and John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. Players looking for something different can also check out Thronefall, Tanuki: Pon’s Summer and the upcoming sci-fi adventure Aphelion.
However, November is not just about new arrivals.
Microsoft Xbox has also confirmed that 13 games will leave the Xbox Game Pass library on November 15. Among the departing titles are Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, GoldenEye 007, Moonlighter, Wreckfest and 1000xRESIST.
So, whether you play on Xbox Series X|S, PC or through Xbox Cloud Gaming, there is plenty to look forward to this month.
This guide breaks down every confirmed addition, explains which Game Pass tier gets each game, highlights the biggest games to play before they leave, and helps subscribers decide what deserves a place on their download queue.
Xbox Game Pass November 2026: New Games List
Pit of Goblin
Developer Name: Friendly Foe
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud
Added on: November 3, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Co-op Horror / Survival Extraction
You play as a scrappy little goblin sent into dark, creepy dungeons to grab food and loot for a hungry king-queen who might eat you if you fail. It feels best with friends because the chaos kicks in fast — one wrong move and someone is getting left behind or set on fire while monsters chase you. Cartoon look keeps it fun instead of pure scary, turning every run into messy laughter and close calls. Solo is tough, but with a group it becomes pure chaotic good times.
Football Manager 27 PC
Developer Name: Sports Interactive
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Added on: November 3, 2026 (PC), Nov 10, 2026 (Console)
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Sports Management Simulation
Football Manager 27 is all about taking charge of a football club and making the decisions that can turn an average team into a successful one. You handle everything from transfers and player development to tactics, team selection and match preparation. What I enjoy about this series is how even a small decision, like signing the right player or changing your formation, can completely change a season. If you love football and enjoy being the manager behind the scenes, this is a game you can easily spend hours playing.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Developer Name: Poncle (with Nosebleed Interactive)
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Added on: November 4, 2026 (added to Premium; already available on Ultimate/PC)
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Turn-based Roguelite Deckbuilder
This one takes the wild energy of Vampire Survivors and turns it into a turn-based card game where you explore dungeons and build crazy combos. You pick cards, chain attacks, and watch everything snowball into big damage as you clear rooms full of monsters. It feels quick and addictive once the combos start clicking, and the short runs make it easy to jump in for a few runs.
Void/Breaker
Developer Name: Stubby Games
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Added on: November 4, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Roguelite First-Person Shooter
Void/Breaker is a fast-paced FPS where you are trapped in an endless loop controlled by a hostile AI, and your only goal is to fight your way out. What makes the gameplay interesting is the freedom to customise weapons with different mods and create some seriously powerful combinations. You can also destroy parts of the environment instead of simply hiding behind cover, which makes every fight feel more unpredictable.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School
Developer Name: Coin Crew Games
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Added on: November 5, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Puzzle / Escape Room Adventure
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School takes the escape room experience to a bigger level by giving players an entire campus to explore, filled with puzzles, hidden clues and secrets. You can enter challenging escape rooms, solve tricky puzzles against the clock and explore the school between missions. The puzzles feel clever and fair, and the co-op moments make the pressure more fun than stressful.
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Developer Name: Weltenbauer.
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Added on: November 5, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Simulation
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite puts you in the role of a firefighter, where every emergency call brings a different challenge. From controlling dangerous fires and rescuing civilians to operating fire trucks and using professional equipment, there is plenty to keep you busy. What makes it more enjoyable is the option to team up with three friends, as handling a major fire together feels much more engaging than going solo.
MySims Cozy Bundle
Developer Name: Maxis
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Added on: November 5, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Life Simulation
MySims Cozy Bundle brings together two charming games, MySims and MySims Kingdom, in one collection. You can rebuild a town, decorate homes, customize adorable characters, and help a magical kingdom grow. Along the way, you’ll meet quirky residents, complete tasks, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas. It’s a relaxed, creative experience that feels like a nice change of pace from action-heavy games.
Warhammer Survivors
Developer Name: Auroch Digital
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Added on: November 10, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Roguelite / Survivors-like
Warhammer Survivors brings the chaotic bullet-heaven action of Vampire Survivors into the dark worlds of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Choose from over 40 iconic champions, each with their own abilities, and take on huge waves of enemies. Collect weapons, upgrade your attacks, and build powerful combinations as the battles become increasingly intense. With its colourful pixel-art style and fast-paced combat, every run offers another chance to survive a little longer.
Tanuki: Pon’s Summer
Developer Name: Denkiworks
Platforms: Cloud, Console, PC
Added on: November 10, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Adventure / Cozy Life Sim
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer puts you in the paws of Pon, an adorable tanuki working as a mail carrier on a colourful Japanese island. Ride your BMX to deliver packages, perform tricks, explore the island, and get to know its quirky residents. You can also try activities like sushi-making, baseball, and sumo wrestling while earning rewards to rebuild and decorate the Great Tanuki Shrine. It’s a cheerful open-world adventure that mixes exploration, fun side activities, and a little bit of community building.
Hope in the City
Developer Name: Lofty Sky Games
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Added on: November 11, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Narrative Mystery / Adventure
You play as Hope Song, a 17-year-old aspiring artist in Shenyang, China, who comes home to find her parents missing and their apartment torn apart. Instead of traditional detective tools, she uses her sketchbook to observe details, connect clues, and piece together the truth. The story feels personal and grounded, with a quiet atmosphere that slowly turns more unsettling. I like how the art style and creative investigation system make the mystery feel fresh and thoughtful.
Thronefall
Developer Name: GrizzlyGames
Platforms: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Added on: November 11, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Strategy / Tower Defense
Thronefall is a minimalist strategy game where you build a small kingdom during the day and defend it from enemy attacks at night. Manage your resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, and strengthen your defences before leading your army into battle. You can also ride into combat yourself, making each defence feel more involved than simply watching your units fight. Its simple controls and satisfying mix of kingdom-building and tower defence make it easy to pick up but challenging to master.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Developer Name: Saber Interactive
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud
Added on: November 12, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror, Co-op
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando throws players into a zombie-infested world where a failed experiment has unleashed a terrifying creature known as the Sludge God. Team up with up to three friends, choose your character class, and fight through massive zombie hordes using guns, explosives, special abilities, and vehicles. The game mixes fast-paced shooting with over-the-top horror inspired by classic 1980s action movies.
Aphelion
Developer Name: DON’T NOD
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud, Handheld
Added on: April 28, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Genre: Action-Adventure, Sci-Fi, Exploration, Stealth
Aphelion is a cinematic sci-fi adventure set on Persephone, a frozen planet at the edge of our solar system. After a crash landing, astronauts Ariane and Thomas must find a way to survive and reunite while facing an unknown alien threat. You’ll switch between both characters, exploring dangerous landscapes, tackling challenging traversal sections, and avoiding hostile creatures. Its atmospheric setting and emotional storyline make it an interesting pick for players who enjoy story-driven space adventures.
Paw Patrol: Dino World
Developer Name: 3DClouds
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud
Added on: November 17, 2026
Game Pass Tier Name: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Genre: Action-Adventure, Family & Kids, Platformer
PAW Patrol: Dino World takes Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, and Zuma on a prehistoric adventure across Dino Island. Play as your favourite pups, use their unique abilities, and rescue dinosaurs that have been separated from their families. Explore colourful locations, complete rescue missions, collect items, and enjoy fun mini-games along the way. You can play solo or team up with a friend in two-player co-op, making it a fun adventure for younger players and PAW Patrol fans.
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2026
While Microsoft is adding several new games this month, subscribers should also prepare for a number of departures.
According to the official announcement, 13 games will leave Xbox Game Pass on November 15, 2026.
Some of these titles are worth playing before they disappear, particularly if you have been waiting for the right opportunity to try them.
Here is the complete list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass:
| Game | Leaving Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Football Manager 26 | November 10 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| 1000xRESIST | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Barbie Horse Trails | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Firefighting Simulator: The Squad | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| GoldenEye 007 | November 15 | Cloud, Console |
| Great God Grove | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Moonlighter | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Pigeon Simulator | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Police Simulator: Patrol Officers | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Relic Hunters Legend | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Total Chaos | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Winter Burrow | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Wreckfest | November 15 | Cloud, Console, PC |
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