Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 2 Lineup Adds Hades and More

Sagar Mankar
Sep 18
4 min read

Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 2 Lineup: Collage of 9 game covers: Hades, Visions of Mana, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Sopa, Sworn, Endless Legend, Peppa Pig, Wobbly Life, Lara Croft. — Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 2 Lineup

Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles joining Xbox Game Pass in September 2025, featuring the critically acclaimed indie gem Hades as the standout addition.

The lineup mixes big-name franchises, strategy favorites, and some lighthearted surprises to carry players through the month.

What’s Coming to Game Pass

September 17 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Console) Game Pass Standard
September 17 - For the King 2 (Console) Game Pass Standard
September 17 - Overthrown (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Standard
September 17 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
September 18 - Frostpunk 2 (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate
September 18 - Wobbly Life (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
September 19 - Hades (Cloud, Console, PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
September 22 - Endless Legend 2 (PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
September 23 - Sworn (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
September 25 - Peppa Pig: World Adventures (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
September 25 - Visions of Mana (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X/S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
September 30 - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (Cloud, Console, PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
October 7 - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (Cloud, Console, PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Here’s a Game Pass September–October lineup breakdown:

September 17 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)

Developer: Sledgehammer Games.
Genre: First-Person Shooter.
Gameplay: Campaign follows Task Force 141 against ultranationalist villain Makarov; includes classic multiplayer maps from MW2 (2009), fast-paced gunplay, Gunsmith customization, and an open-world Zombies mode.
Reviews: Mixed-positive, praised for gunplay and nostalgia-driven maps, but campaign length and originality drew criticism.

September 17 - For the King II

Developer: IronOak Games.
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy / Roguelike RPG.
Gameplay: Procedurally generated maps, dice-roll combat, and four-player co-op. Players battle Queen Rosomon’s tyranny using class-based tactics, exploration, and resource management.
Reviews: Generally favorable (Metascore ~76), lauded for co-op depth and replayability, though UI and onboarding can be tricky for newcomers.

September 17 - Overthrown (Game Preview)

Developer: Brimstone.
Genre: Sandbox City Builder / Co-op.
Gameplay: Manage a magical kingdom while wielding superhuman powers — lift and throw buildings, explore, and defend against threats. Supports up to 5-player co-op with opportunities for both teamwork and playful sabotage.

September 17 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Developer: Funday Games (spin-off of Ghost Ship Games’ Deep Rock Galactic).
Genre: Roguelike “Survivors”-style Shooter.
Gameplay: Solo top-down mining and combat against alien swarms. Mine resources, upgrade weapons, and survive escalating waves in destructible caverns.

September 18 - Frostpunk 2

Developer: 11 bit studios.
Genre: City-Building Survival Strategy.
Gameplay: Govern a post-apocalyptic frozen city decades after the first game. Manage resources, politics, and moral dilemmas while facing environmental collapse.
Reviews: Critically acclaimed (~85 OpenCritic) for its deep political systems and atmosphere; noted for its punishing difficulty and moral weight.

September 18 - Wobbly Life

Developer: RubberBandGames.
Genre: Open-World Physics Sandbox.
Gameplay: Play solo or co-op as a ragdoll character in a colorful world. Take on jobs, mini-games, and exploration to earn money for houses, vehicles, and outfits.
Reviews: Loved for its silly, kid-friendly chaos and variety of activities; physics can be clumsy but adds to the charm (94% positive on Steam).

September 19 - Hades

Developer: Supergiant Games.
Genre: Roguelike Action RPG.
Gameplay: Play as Zagreus, son of Hades, attempting to escape the Underworld. Fast-paced combat, godly boons, and evolving narrative with each run.
Reviews: Universally acclaimed (Metacritic ~93) for its storytelling, replayability, and combat design.

September 22 - Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview)

Developer: Amplitude Studios.
Genre: 4X Turn-Based Strategy.
Gameplay: Lead unique fantasy factions on the oceanic planet Saiadha. Features the “Tidefall” mechanic, revealing new lands mid-game to keep exploration fresh.

September 23 - Sworn

Developer: Windwalk Games.
Genre: Co-op Action Roguelike.
Gameplay: 1–4 players reclaim Camelot from a corrupted King Arthur. Procedural dungeons, blessings from Fae Lords, and multiple playable “Soulforged Knights” with unique skills.
Reviews: Early Access feedback is positive for combat variety and art style; story depth seen as an area for growth.

September 25 - Peppa Pig: World Adventures

Developer: Petoons Studio.
Genre: Family/Adventure.
Gameplay: Create your own character and travel with Peppa to global locations like New York, Paris, and Sydney. Simple controls for preschoolers, with themed mini-games.
Reviews: Well-received by parents for accessibility and faithful recreation of the TV show’s style; too simple for older players.

September 25 - Visions of Mana

Developer: Square Enix (Ouka Studios).
Genre: Action RPG.
Gameplay: First mainline Mana game in 15+ years. Real-time combat with elemental “vessels” that change classes and abilities, semi-open world exploration, and party-based adventuring.
Reviews: Mixed-positive (Metacritic ~75). Praised for visuals, combat, and nostalgia; criticized for uneven pacing and story depth.

September 30 - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Developer: Crystal Dynamics.
Genre: Isometric Action-Adventure / Puzzle Platformer.
Gameplay: Solo or co-op play as Lara and Totec, solving environmental puzzles, battling enemies, and collecting relics.
Reviews: Highly praised at launch for tight co-op design and inventive puzzles; considered a standout Lara Croft spin-off.

October 7 - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Developer: StudioBando.
Genre: Narrative Adventure.
Gameplay: Play as Miho, pulled from his grandmother’s kitchen into a magical world while searching for a potato. Blends magical realism with heartfelt family themes.