Xbox Game Pass is getting a fresh batch of games this September.
There’s a bit of everything this time, from fast races and classic fighting to Call of Duty and survival games with dragons.
Here’s what’s coming to Game Pass, what you can play now and which games are leaving the library on September 15.
New Xbox Game Pass games
Shelldiver
September 1
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Shelldiver is a simple incremental game about a turtle catching jellyfish and using the money to improve its equipment.
If you want something calm and easy to pick up, this one is worth a try.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed
September 3
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
SpeedRunners 2 is a fast platform game where you race against other players, avoid obstacles and use different power ups.
You can play with up to 8 players, making it a good choice for playing with friends.
Dice a Million
September 4
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Dice a Million is a roguelike deck builder built around dice, cards and strategy.
Each run can be different, so it is a nice option if you like shorter games that are easy to pick up.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
September 8
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War brings a single player campaign set during the Cold War.
The story takes you to places like East Berlin, Vietnam and Turkey.
If you have not played it yet, this is a good chance to give it a try.
The Royal Writ
September 10
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
The Royal Writ is a medieval roguelike deck builder where you build an army and send your troops into battle.
Fallen heroes become part of your kingdom’s history, so not every battle will end the way you expect.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
September 10
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is a fighting game with a new single player World Stage mode.
You can also fight other players online with Cross Play support.
If you like classic fighting games, this one is worth checking out.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
September 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
RuneScape Dragonwilds is a survival game where you gather resources, build, craft items and fight dragons.
You can also play together with friends, so it should be a good fit for survival game fans.
More Game Pass updates
September 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
TCG Card Shop Simulator leaves Game Preview and gets its full 1.0 release on September 15.
You will run your own card shop, collect cards, build decks and organize tournaments.
A pretty calm option if you prefer building and managing over fighting.
Games leaving Game Pass
The following games are leaving Game Pass on September 15:
Commandos Origins
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Cricket 24
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Cyberpunk 2077
Platforms: Xbox
Dead Cells
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Frostpunk 2
Platforms: PC
Mullet MadJack
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Spiritfarer
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Superliminal
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Train Sim World 5
Platforms: Xbox, PC
If you are still playing one of these games, there is time to finish it before September 15.
What is worth trying
This month has a few games that stand out.
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War is a good choice if you want action and a story.
SpeedRunners 2 is worth trying if you want something to play with friends.
RuneScape Dragonwilds should be interesting for fans of survival and crafting games.
And if you want something simpler, Shelldiver or Dice a Million are easy games to try.
Overall, September is looking pretty good for Game Pass. There is a big name game, a few new projects and plenty of options to try without buying them separately.
