Xbox Game Pass February 2026 brings High on Life 2, Madden 26, and Avatar day one

Twelve new games hit Xbox Game Pass this February, with Rick and Morty creator's High on Life 2 launching day one alongside Madden NFL 26 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The lineup rolls out across multiple tiers starting today.

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass February 2026 wave 1 lineup, featuring 12 games including day-one launch High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The games will roll out throughout February, starting 3 February and concluding 17 February across multiple Game Pass tiers.

Major releases lead February lineup

The highlight of February's Xbox Game Pass additions is High on Life 2, launching day one on 13 February across Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. The sequel to the Rick and Morty creator's alien-gun comedy shooter arrives simultaneously on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.

Sports fans get Madden NFL 26 on 5 February, available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on cloud, console, and PC. The latest NFL simulation replaces Madden NFL 24, which leaves the service on 15 February – marking a typical annual transition for EA Sports titles.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora joins the service on 17 February, bringing Ubisoft's Pandora exploration game to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The game supports cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC platforms.

Complete February wave 1 schedule

February kicks off immediately with Final Fantasy II and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, both available today (3 February) across Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. The Yakuza spin-off supports all platforms including handheld devices.

Mid-month brings several releases on 12 February: BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Roadside Research (Game Preview), and Starsand Island all hit Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. These titles join Kingdom Come Deliverance on 13 February, which launches across Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers.

The month concludes on 17 February with Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed joining Game Pass Premium exclusively. This represents the newest tier's continued expansion following recent Game Pass updates throughout 2025.

Game Pass tier breakdown

Most games support multiple Game Pass tiers, with Ultimate and PC Game Pass receiving the majority of new additions. Game Pass Premium, the newest tier, gets select titles including Final Fantasy II, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, Kingdom Come Deliverance, and the exclusive Avowed.

Platform support varies by title, with most games supporting cloud streaming, Xbox Series X|S consoles, and PC. Several titles including Like A Dragon and Paw Patrol also support handheld devices through cloud gaming, expanding accessibility for UAE subscribers with compatible devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the new Xbox Game Pass games for February 2026 release?

The new Xbox Game Pass games for February 2026 release throughout the month, starting 3 February with Final Fantasy II and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, continuing until 17 February with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Avowed.

Which major titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026?

Major titles include High on Life 2 (day one launch), Madden NFL 26, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Avowed, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Kingdom Come Deliverance across various Game Pass tiers.

Is High on Life 2 a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes, High on Life 2 launches day one on Xbox Game Pass on 13 February 2026, available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.

What Game Pass tiers get the February 2026 games?

Most games support Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while select titles including Avowed are exclusive to Game Pass Premium. Final Fantasy II and several others also support the Premium tier.

Are the February 2026 Game Pass games available in UAE?

Yes, all announced games will be available to UAE Xbox Game Pass subscribers on their respective launch dates across all supported tiers without additional charges.