Xbox Game Pass is kicking off February with one of its biggest day-one additions of the year. Madden NFL 26 headlines this month’s lineup, replacing Madden NFL 25 and continuing the service’s tradition of giving sports fans access to EA’s annual franchise without the yearly buy-in. Available beginning February 5 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, Madden’s arrival anchors a month that quietly spans racing, RPGs, shooters, and a few unexpected curveballs.
Madden NFL 26 brings updated rosters, gameplay refinements, and the latest tweaks to Franchise and Ultimate Team modes, making it the most current way to play virtual football as the real-world season winds down. For subscribers, the timing is ideal: one Madden leaves, the next steps right in.
Beyond the gridiron, February’s “Coming Soon” list is one of the more varied we’ve seen in recent months, with something for nearly every type of player:
Available Now:
- Final Fantasy II – A classic JRPG long overdue for another playthrough, available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass across cloud, Xbox, and PC.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Sega’s offbeat action RPG spin-off combines over-the-top battles with open-world exploration, also available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Coming Soon:
- Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (February 5) –A kid-friendly racing game built around the Paw Patrol universe, designed for easy pick-up-and-play fun.
- Relooted (February 10) – A multiplayer heist adventure focused on teamwork, clever planning, and chaotic getaways.
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (around February 12) – A high-speed 2D action spin-off that reimagines BlazBlue with roguelike-inspired combat.
- Roadside Research (Game Preview, around February 12) – An experimental narrative game mixing exploration with strange, science-driven storytelling.
- Starsand Island (February 12) – A relaxed community and exploration title built around discovery, crafting, and social spaces.
- High on Life 2 (February 13) – The irreverent shooter sequel doubles down on talking guns, crude humor, and colorful alien worlds.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (February 13) – A historically grounded medieval RPG that prioritizes realism, choice, and immersive storytelling.
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (February 17) – An open-world action-adventure set in Pandora’s western frontier, emphasizing exploration and scale.
- Avowed (February 17) – Obsidian’s long-awaited first-person fantasy RPG launches day one, blending deep lore with player-driven combat.
February’s slate continues Game Pass’s trend of offering a mix of big, day-one titles and beloved legacy games. From classic JRPGs to sports sims and story-rich adventures, there’s something for almost every taste in this month’s lineup. Madden fans in particular now have a smooth transition from Madden NFL 25 to Madden NFL 26 without missing a season of gameplay.
As always, keep an eye on the Game Pass library for updates throughout the month as more games are added or cycle out.
