Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (July 9)
Xbox Game Pass expands its library with new titles while simultaneously clearing space as mid-July updates roll out.
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The brief
Two new titles, Gears of War: Reloaded and The Planet Crafter, are now available across all Xbox Game Pass tiers. These additions arrive alongside the publisher's broader monthly scheduling for the platform.
Coverage from Tech Times, IGN Africa, and Pure Xbox highlights the integration of these games into the service. Outlets also note that the roster is undergoing changes, with ten titles scheduled to leave the platform throughout early July 2026.
Observers are looking toward the remainder of the month to see how the service handles the rotation of its library. Coverage does not yet specify which additional games may join the service following these recent updates.
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Quick answers
Which games were added to Game Pass today?
Gears of War: Reloaded and The Planet Crafter are now available.
Are any games leaving the service?
Yes, coverage from Pure Xbox reports that 10 games are exiting the service in early July 2026.
Does the update affect all Game Pass tiers?
According to Tech Times, Gears of War: Reloaded is available across every Game Pass tier.
Coverage (5)
- Gears of War: Reloaded Reaches Every Game Pass Tier Today Ahead of E-Day Tech Times · 2d ago
- Every game coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2026 The Big Lead · 2d ago
- 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early July 2026 Pure Xbox · 2d ago
- The Planet Crafter IGN Africa · 2d ago
- Two Games Are Getting New Additions Today On Xbox Game Pass (July 10) Pure Xbox · 2d ago
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