Microsoft has revealed Wave 2 of the Xbox Game Pass lineup for August 2025, featuring exciting additions such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Persona 4 Golden among others. Available now, Blacksmith Master allows players to operate their own medieval smithy while Void/Breaker introduces a roguelite FPS experience. Goat Simulator Remastered joins on August 20, enhancing the chaos with improved graphics and additional DLC. Indie adventure Herdling releases on August 21, featuring beast management in a challenging alpine setting. The highly anticipated Gears of War: Reloaded launches on August 26, while the divisive Dragon Age: The Veilguard arrives on August 28, expanding the Game Pass catalog. Furthermore, some titles will be leaving the service by August 31, so players are encouraged to purchase them at a discounted rate if desired.

What games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2025?

Titles leaving Xbox Game Pass include Ben 10 Power Trip, Borderlands 3, Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay, Sea of Stars, and This War of Mine: Final Cut, all set to depart on August 31.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Gears of War: Reloaded are part of two beloved franchises known for their deep narratives and engaging gameplay. Dragon Age offers players a rich fantasy RPG experience with complex characters, while Gears of War is famed for its thrilling action and robust multiplayer modes, making both titles notable entries in the gaming lineup for August 2025.