Microsoft Drops an Action-Packed Game Pass Lineup
Microsoft has officially rolled out the second wave of titles joining Xbox Game Pass for July 2026. Headlined by the day-one launch of the co-op detective horror game Shift at Midnight, this month’s additions cater to fans of tactical action, atmospheric survival, and iconic sci-fi shooter remakes. Whether you play on Xbox Series X|S, PC Game Pass, or Xbox Cloud Gaming, here is everything landing on the service over the coming days.
Available Today: Shift at Midnight & The Planet Crafter
Leading the July 22 drop is Shift at Midnight, an online 4-player co-op detective horror title available on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Players step into the shoes of paranormal investigators examining haunted institutional facilities while managing sanity levels, sound queues, and battery power. Joining it is The Planet Crafter, an open-world terraforming survival game that transitions to console following acclaim on PC, allowing players to build bases, harvest resources, automate machinery, and transform barren alien worlds into breathable ecosystems.
Coming July 23: Hell is Us
Arriving tomorrow, July 23, is Hell is Us, a third-person action-adventure game set in a country ravaged by civil war and mysterious supernatural anomalies. Players explore semi-open environments without waypoint markers or compass indicators, relying entirely on environmental cues, personal observation, and a drone companion to fight eldritch creatures using custom melee weapons and tactical positioning.
Coming July 28: Halo Campaign Evolved Remake
The biggest blockbuster addition later this month is Halo: Campaign Evolved, arriving on July 28 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. This full remake of Master Chief’s original campaign features rebuilt Unreal Engine 5 visuals, dynamic weather physics, updated enemy AI behaviors, and optional seamless two-player split-screen or online co-op. For longtime fans and new players alike, it represents the definitive way to experience the story that launched the franchise.
End-of-Month Additions: Mistfall Hunter & Corsair Cove
Closing out the month on July 30 and 31 are Mistfall Hunter—a dark fantasy extraction RPG emphasizing PvPvE dungeon crawling—and Corsair Cove, a cozy pirate management simulator where you build trading ports and customize ships. Furthermore, subscribers should note that several outgoing titles, including Figment 2 and Venba, will leave the catalog on July 31, offering a 20% discount if purchased before removal.
Summary for Game Pass Subscribers
With such a diverse mix of day-one AAA blockbusters, indie gems, and high-profile remakes, July 2026 stands out as one of the strongest Game Pass updates of the year. For more gaming news, tier list breakdowns, and monthly Game Pass updates, stay tuned to Android People.