Xbox Game Pass: Your July 2025 Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting (and Slightly Chaotic)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Game Pass is loading up with a quirky mix of games in July 2025, from robot cops to puppet horrors, making it a predictably unpredictable month for subscribers. Prepare for a rollercoaster of genres and potential hidden gems!
Alright, buckle up, Game Pass aficionados, because Microsoft just dropped a juicy list of titles coming to the service in the second half of July 2025. Courtesy of our mates over at Game Rant, we've got a peek at what's in store, and fair dinkum, there's a bit of everything to tickle your fancy.
Think of Game Pass as that magic bag you find in a dungeon – you never quite know what you're going to pull out, but it's usually something worth playing. And just like a wizard's spell gone slightly sideways, sometimes the choices are a bit… eclectic. Remember when they added *that* farming simulator? Good times.
Anyway, after kicking off July with *High on Life* (available across pretty much all Game Pass tiers), the real fun begins on July 17th. That's when we get *RoboCop: Rogue City* (also available on Standard Game Pass – nice one, Microsoft) and *My Friendly Neighborhood*. One's a gritty, cybernetic shooter, and the other… well, it's a horror game with puppets. Talk about tonal whiplash, eh?
But it doesn't stop there, oh no. July 18th brings *Back to the Dawn*, a prison escape RPG, followed by *Abiotic Factor* on July 22nd – a survival crafting game that sounds like it's been cooked up in a mad scientist's lab.
And then, brace yourselves, because we hit the day-one releases: *Wheel World* on July 23rd, a title that sounds like it’s straight out of a fever dream, and *Wuchang: Fallen Feathers* on July 24th. *Wuchang* is a soulslike action RPG set in the Ming Dynasty and is definitely one to watch. I mean, who *doesn't* love a good soulslike, eh? Especially when it's steeped in historical Chinese mythology.
Rounding out the month is *Grounded 2* (early access) on July 29th – because who wouldn't want to be shrunk down and forced to survive in their own backyard? And, just to ensure there's something for everyone, *Farming Simulator 25* arrives on August 1st. You know, for when you fancy a break from all the robot cops and deadly puppets.
Before this drop, August 2025 was looking a bit sparse, with only *Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced* (August 12th) and *Gears of War: Reloaded* (August 26th) confirmed. It's a fair bet we'll be hearing about more tasty additions soon. Let's just hope they're as pleasantly chaotic as this lot.
What I find particularly interesting is the mix of genres and styles. It feels like Microsoft is really trying to cater to everyone with Game Pass, throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. Which, let's be honest, is exactly what a good subscription service should do, right? Give us variety, give us surprises, and give us the occasional game that makes us say, "Bloody hell, I didn't know I needed this in my life!"
Of course, the big question is: Will these games be any good? *Wuchang* and *Grounded 2* certainly have the most hype around them, but there's always the chance one of the less-hyped titles will be a sleeper hit. We'll just have to wait and see, won't we?
So, there you have it, folks. July 2025 on Game Pass is shaping up to be a wild ride. Get ready to download, play, and probably scratch your head at least once or twice. After all, that's the magic of Game Pass, isn't it? Just try not to blow a hole in reality while you're at it.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Gaming News, July 2025, New Games, Subscription Service
Original article: Game Rant