Xbox Game Pass Jan 2026: Star Wars, RE Village & More

Happy New Year, gamers! Microsoft is kicking off 2026 with an absolutely massive lineup for Xbox Game Pass. If you thought the holiday season was the peak, think again. The first update of the year brings open-world blockbusters, survival horror masterpieces, and anticipated Day One indie gems.

From the criminal underworld of the Star Wars galaxy to the terrifying lycans of Resident Evil Village, here is everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2026.

Available Today (January 6)

You can start playing these titles right now across Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S:

• Brews & Bastards: An intoxicating twin-stick shooter where you choose from a group of inebriated heroes to battle hordes of drunken demons.
• Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition: Rediscover the dark, whimsical tale of Six. This enhanced version brings the nightmares to life in stunning 4K and 60 FPS.

Coming Soon to Game Pass

The rest of the month is stacked with heavy hitters. Mark your calendars for these dates:

January 7

• Atomfall: A survival-action game set in a quarantine zone in Northern England five years after a nuclear disaster. Scavenge, craft, and fight through a bizarre British countryside.
• Lost in Random: The Eternal Die: The sequel to the cult classic. Queen Aleksandra embarks on a mission of vengeance in this unique blend of real-time action and dice mechanics.
• Rematch: A fast-paced 5v5 football game where you control a single athlete. No fouls, no offsides, just pure skill.
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition: Step into the armor of a Space Marine and crush Ork forces in this enhanced version of the brutal classic.

January 8

• Final Fantasy: The game that started it all. Enjoy a remodeled 2D take on the very first Final Fantasy, featuring charming retro graphics and modern quality-of-life improvements.

January 13

• Star Wars Outlaws: The headline act of the month! Experience the first-ever open-world Star Wars game. Play as scoundrel Kay Vess, fighting and stealing your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

January 15

• My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery: A fun mystery adventure for the younger gamers (or the young at heart), featuring co-op play and minigames.

January 20

• Resident Evil Village: The eighth main entry in the legendary horror series. Follow Ethan Winters into a snowy European village filled with lycans, lords, and the iconic Lady Dimitrescu.
• MIO: Memories in Orbit (Day One): A stunning hand-crafted metroidvania where you play as an android exploring a decaying world reclaimed by nature and machines.

Leaving Soon (January 15)

Make sure to finish these games before they leave the library mid-month:

• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
• Neon White
• Road 96
• The Ascent
• The Grinch Christmas Adventures

Get Ready for the New Year

With Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village dropping in the same month, your subscription is more valuable than ever. Make sure your membership is active so you don't miss out on these blockbusters.

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