Xbox announced five additions in the second July 2026 Game Pass wave. The Planet Crafter arrived July 21; Shift at Midnight followed July 22; Hell is Us arrived July 23; Halo: Campaign Evolved is scheduled for July 28; and Beast of Reincarnation is scheduled for August 4. The dates are service dates, not a claim that every game is newly released on every platform.
Which subscription tier is required
The Planet Crafter and Hell is Us are listed for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass. Shift at Midnight and Beast of Reincarnation are day-one additions for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Halo: Campaign Evolved is also a day-one title for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Microsoft’s listing names cloud, console, handheld and PC availability separately, so members should check the exact device line before downloading.
The practical headline is Halo
Halo: Campaign Evolved is described as a ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign with refined controls, four-player online co-op, three new missions and an expanded arsenal. It is not presented as a multiplayer-suite remake. That distinction matters for players expecting a replacement for the original game’s competitive modes or a complete collection-style package.
What leaves on July 31
Eight games are scheduled to leave the catalog on July 31: Back to the Dawn, Celeste, Crusader Kings III, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, My Friendly Neighborhood, Rain World, Sniper Elite: Resistance and Whiskerwood on PC. A departure removes subscription access; ownership, discounts and save portability depend on the individual store listing and edition.
What remains time-sensitive
Catalog dates, tiers and cloud availability can change by region. Microsoft also notes that its handheld label identifies titles optimized for handheld play; it does not mean a separate handheld edition exists. This guide was checked against Xbox Wire on July 23, 2026 and has not been tested on every supported device or account region.
How this information was verified
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