Xbox Game Pass Adds 2 New Cozy Games, a Day-One Release, and More
An early November 2026 update to the Xbox Game Pass library has introduced four new titles, two of which are brand-new additions to the service. The other two, MySims and MySims Kingdom, are now available on even more…
An early November 2026 update to the Xbox Game Pass library has introduced four new titles, two of which are brand-new additions to the service. The other two, MySims and MySims Kingdom, are now available on even more Xbox Game Pass platforms as MySims Cozy Bundle.
The MySims spin-offs originally debuted during the Wii era, offering Animal Crossing-style experiences with loose ties to The Sims. Rather than focusing on (potentially family) life simulation, they task players with creating a single character who takes on a mayor-like role, gathering resources, rebuilding a neglected town, befriending its residents, and solving simple environmental puzzles. Roughly 18 years after their original releases, MySims and MySims Kingdom launched on Xbox Game Pass in late January 2026, initially as PC-only offerings.
MySims Console and Cloud Versions Join Xbox Game Pass
Arriving Alongside Escape Academy 2 and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Ten months later, the Xbox Series X/S versions of MySims Cozy Bundle have also joined Xbox Game Pass, alongside Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and the day-one release of Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. Since Xbox Cloud Gaming runs on custom Series X hardware, the cozy bundle is now also available to stream. However, like other EA Play titles, the MySims entries are not included with Xbox Game Pass Premium and are unlikely to reach the service's lower-priced tiers, as EA Play benefits are reserved for higher-tier subscriptions.
All Remaining Xbox Game Pass Releases Confirmed for November 2026
Date
Game
Game Pass Tier(s)
Platform(s)
Notes
Nov 5
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School
Ultimate, PC
Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC
Day-one release.
Nov 5
MySims: Cozy Bundle
Ultimate
Cloud, Series X/S
Console/cloud expansion. Available on XGP Ultimate and PC GP since Jan 2026.
Nov 5
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Ultimate, Premium, PC
Cloud, PC, Series X/S
Nov 10
Football Manager 27
Ultimate, PC
Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
Day-one release.
Nov 10
Warhammer Survivors
Ultimate, PC
Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
Day-one release.
Nov 10
Tanuki: Pon’s Summer
Ultimate, PC
Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC
Day-one release.
Nov 11
Thronefall
Ultimate, PC, Premium
Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
Day-one Series X/S release.
Nov 11
Hope in the City
Ultimate, PC
Cloud, PC, Series X/S
Day-one release.
Nov 12
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Ultimate, Premium, PC
Cloud, PC, Series X/S
Nov 15
Perfect Dark
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Viva Piñata
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Halo: Spartan Assault
Essential
Cloud, Console, PC
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017, PC GP since Jun 2019, and XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Gears of War: Judgment
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Banjo-Kazooie
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 15
Banjo-Tooie
Essential
Cloud, Console
Available on XGP Ultimate since May 2017 and on XGP Standard (now Premium) since Sep 2024.
Nov 17
Aphelion
Premium
Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
Available on XGP Ultimate and PC GP since Apr 2026.
Nov 17
Paw Patrol: Dino World
Ultimate, Premium, PC
Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, which was also a day-one Xbox Game Pass release in July 2022. It ended up staying on the service for two and a half years, eventually leaving in January 2025. Based on that precedent, Back 2 School seems likely to enjoy a similarly lengthy stint, particularly given the ability of co-op games to drive sustained engagement on subscription services like Game Pass. While the sequel retains the escape-room gameplay of its predecessor, it significantly expands the formula by replacing the original's largely linear structure with open-world exploration.
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CHARACTER ONE50 / 50CHARACTER TWO MORE GAMES Leaderboard No scores yet. Be the first.Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is currently exclusive to PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The day-one release is expected to trickle down to the Premium tier of the service as early as mid-2027. In the meantime, Xbox Game Pass has plenty more confirmed arrivals for November 2026, starting with Football Manager 27, Warhammer Survivors, and Tanuki: Pon’s Summer. All three are scheduled to debut on November 10.
Looking a bit further ahead, a massive exodus will be happening on November 15, when Xbox Game Pass is set to lose 13 titles. That catalog update will mark its single biggest wave of departures in 2026.