Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Recreation Cross August 2026 Wave 2 lineup, and it contains quite a lot of day-one releases.
Obtainable tomorrow, August 19, is Vapor World: Over the Thoughts as a day one launch on Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross. Vapor World: Over The Thoughts is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer centered on deflection fight.
Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) is one other day one launch on Recreation Cross Final, PC Recreation Cross, this time on August 25. It’s a 2D platforming survival sport from the creators of Nidhogg.
Right here’s a giant one: Resonance: A Plague Story Legacy launches on August 27 throughout Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross as a day one launch. “Observe Sophia’s journey to the Minotaur’s Island, the place she faces lethal trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all whereas combating and staying one step forward of the military chasing her,” reads the official blurb. “However the true problem awaits, because the terrifying creature hidden behind the parable will quickly resonate along with her.”
Right here’s the complete checklist of video games popping out on Recreation Cross throughout the remainder of August, per Xbox Wire:
Xbox Recreation Cross August 2026 wave 2 lineup:
- Vapor World: Over the Mind (Recreation Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19, Recreation Cross Final, PC Recreation Cross
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 19, Now with Recreation Cross Premium; becoming a member of Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross
- Relooted (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 19, Now with Recreation Cross Premium; becoming a member of Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross
- Starsand Island (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 20, Now with Recreation Cross Premium; becoming a member of Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross
- Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 25, Now with Recreation Cross Premium; becoming a member of Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross
- Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, and PC) – August 25, Recreation Cross Final, PC Recreation Cross
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Cloud, XBOX Sequence X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 27, Recreation Cross Final, PC Recreation Cross
- Young Suns (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 31, Now with Recreation Cross Premium; becoming a member of Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross
- Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 1, Recreation Cross Final, Recreation Cross Premium, PC Recreation Cross
As at all times, quite a lot of video games go away Recreation Cross this month. Microsoft additionally signaled that NBA 2K26 leaves Recreation Cross on September 6, two days after NBA 2K27 comes out.
Video games leaving Xbox Recreation Cross on August 31:
- One other Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- I Am Your Beast (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Neon Abyss (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- One Lonely Outpost (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt- Remastered Version (Cloud and Console)
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