Key Summary
The key point of the early September 2026 Xbox Game Pass update is the combination of new additions and titles scheduled to leave on September 15. Several games will be added through September 10, beginning with Shelldiver on September 1. On September 15, RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available as a Day One release on Xbox Series X|S. On the same day, several games, including Cyberpunk 2077, are scheduled to leave the library.
The important question is not only “Which games are being added?” but also “How long will they remain available?”
Key Facts to Watch
| Date | Main update | Platforms and plans |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Shelldiver available | Cloud, Console, PC · Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| September 3 | SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed added | Cloud, Xbox Series X |
| September 4 | Dice a Million added to Premium | Cloud, Xbox Series X |
| September 8 | Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War added | Cloud, Console, PC · Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass |
| September 10 | The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage added | The Royal Writ: Cloud, Xbox Series X |
| September 15 | RuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 and TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0 launch | Dragonwilds: Xbox Game Pass Day One on Xbox Series X |
The most notable addition to Game Pass is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It will be added on September 8 for Cloud, Console, and PC with Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. The Royal Writ is scheduled to be available on September 10 across multiple platforms and all three plans, while Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is also included in the early lineup for the same date.
One-Line Background
This update is based on Xbox’s early September Game Pass announcement published on September 1, 2026. Search interest focused on the release of the new September lineup and reports that Cyberpunk 2077 would be leaving the service.
Xbox Wire explained that the Handheld label refers to games optimized for handheld play. However, the available platforms and plans vary by title, so being added on the same date does not mean that every game will be available on every device and plan.
What Happens Next
September 15 is the date to check for both additions and departures. RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch in version 1.0 and be available Day One with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S. TCG Card Shop Simulator will leave Game Preview and launch in version 1.0 on Game Pass.
Conversely, Cyberpunk 2077 is scheduled to leave the Xbox Game Pass library on September 15. The list of titles scheduled to leave on the same day, as published by Xbox Wire, also includes:
- Commandos: Origins
- Cricket 24
- Dead Cells
- Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
- Frostpunk 2
- Mullet Madjack
- Spiritfarer
- Superliminal
- Train Sim World 5
For Cyberpunk 2077, Xbox Wire lists Cloud and Console as the target platforms. If you plan to play it before it leaves, it is safest to confirm its availability before September 15.
Source Check
This article is based on [Xbox Wire’s September 1, 2026 Game Pass update](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/01/xbox-game-pass-update-september-wave-1/), [Jagex’s announcement of RuneScape: Dragonwilds as a Day One release](https://www.jagex.com/news/runescape-dragonwilds-available-day-one-with-xbox-game-pass), [Gematsu’s summary of the early September additions](https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/game-pass-adds-runescape-dragonwilds-speedrunners-2-king-of-speed-the-royal-writ-and-more), and [coverage of Cyberpunk 2077’s departure](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-games-september-2026-leaving/). The information was checked on September 2, 2026.
Actual availability may vary by regional catalog and subscription plan, so check the official Xbox app or service page again immediately before playing.