Xbox Game Pass adds RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Black Ops Cold War and more in September

What we know

Xbox has outlined its first Game Pass wave for September. Shelldiver is available now as of September 1, while RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, The Royal Writ, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage are among the additions scheduled next.

The update also comes with a number of removals. Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, Frostpunk 2, Spiritfarer, and other titles will leave the catalog on September 15.

Games coming to Game Pass

Shelldiver is available now, September 1, through cloud, console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. It is an incremental game about a turtle that catches jellyfish, sells them in a small shop, upgrades its gear, and explores different biomes and ocean depths.

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed arrives on September 3 for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The competitive platforming sequel will be available through the service on day one, with local and online races for up to eight players. Its matches feature power-ups, a grappling hook, and maps built to test each player's movement skills.

Dice a Million joins Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on September 4 across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. The roguelike deck builder challenges players to put together a bag of dice capable of reaching a roll of one million.

On September 8, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War comes to cloud, console, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. Its single-player campaign takes players to locations including East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, and Soviet KGB headquarters.

September 10 brings two additions. The Royal Writ, available through cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass, is a medieval roguelike deck builder where cards fight across a dynamic battlefield and fallen heroes die permanently.

Also arriving that day is Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC under the same plans. The game includes the new single-player “World Stage” experience, cross-play, rollback netcode, and expanded training and replay tools.

Finally, RuneScape: Dragonwilds joins on September 15 via cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. This co-op survival adventure is set on Ashenfall, RuneScape's forgotten continent, where dragons have awakened. Players will gather resources, build, level skills, and craft equipment as they uncover ancient secrets and prepare to face the Dragon Queen.

Updates and perks

TCG Card Shop Simulator leaves Game Preview and launches version 1.0 on Xbox Game Pass on September 15 for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. The full release lets players build Tetramon TCG decks, host tournaments, and operate a card shop.

EA Play members can access a 10-hour early access trial for EA Sports NHL 27 on console beginning September 4. The trial includes the new Connected Franchise mode and an overhauled broadcast presentation, while progress carries over for players who purchase the full game.

Game Pass subscribers can also claim an exclusive monthly reward pack for Aniimo starting September 16. It contains one Aniipod Ultra, 15 Growth Flowers, and 300 Glimmer. The perk is available to Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass members.

Games leaving on September 15

The following games will leave Game Pass on September 15:

Commandos: Origins Cricket 24 Cyberpunk 2077 Dead Cells Deep Rock Galactic Survivor Frostpunk 2 Mullet Madjack Spiritfarer Superliminal Train Sim World 5

Xbox says the “Handheld” label identifies games optimized for handheld play.