Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 1: Call of Duty, Shelldiver & More

Microsoft has officially revealed the Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 1 lineup, bringing a diverse selection of games to Xbox consoles, PC, cloud gaming, and supported handheld devices. The first half of September features everything from competitive platforming and roguelike adventures to a major Call of Duty blockbuster.

For gamers looking for something new to play this month, the lineup offers several interesting choices. One of the most unusual additions is Shelldiver, while the biggest name is undoubtedly Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Shelldiver Is Available Now

The September wave begins with Shelldiver, which arrived on September 1 for Cloud, Console, and PC. It is available with Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.

Shelldiver is certainly different from the typical Game Pass blockbuster. The game puts players in control of a senior turtle exploring the ocean, catching jellyfish and selling them through a small business. Players can upgrade their equipment, explore deeper underwater environments, and discover different ocean biomes.

The unusual concept has attracted attention from PC players, with the game receiving positive feedback on Steam. Its relaxed incremental gameplay could make it an appealing choice for players looking for something casual between larger releases.

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Arrives September 3

Next up is SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, launching on September 3 as a day-one Game Pass release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

The sequel focuses on fast-paced competitive platforming. Players race through challenging environments while using movement abilities and various items to gain an advantage over their opponents.

For fans of multiplayer games, this could become one of the most entertaining additions of the month. The game supports chaotic races where timing, movement and quick reactions are essential.

Dice a Million Brings Roguelike Action

On September 4, Dice a Million joins Game Pass across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld devices and PC.

This roguelike dice-building game revolves around creating a powerful collection of dice and using different combinations to overcome increasingly difficult challenges. The game combines strategy, randomness and progression, making every run potentially different.

It is available on Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass, giving subscribers another smaller-scale title to explore during September.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is the Big Addition

The biggest headline of Wave 1 arrives on September 8, when Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins Game Pass.

The 2020 Call of Duty title takes players into the world of Cold War-era espionage, with missions spanning locations including East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey and Soviet facilities. The game combines a cinematic single-player campaign with multiplayer and Zombies experiences.

Its arrival gives Game Pass subscribers an opportunity to experience one of the franchise's major recent entries without purchasing it separately. The title will be available on Cloud, Console and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass members.

The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

September 10 brings two more additions.

The Royal Writ is a strategy-focused roguelike deckbuilder that combines cards, tactical positioning and battlefield decisions. It offers a different experience for players who enjoy strategy games and deckbuilding mechanics.

Also arriving on September 10 is Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, bringing Sega's legendary fighting franchise to Game Pass. Fighting-game fans will have another opportunity to jump into competitive battles and test their skills.

Both games are scheduled for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with availability varying by Game Pass tier.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Arrives September 15

Rounding out the first wave is RuneScape: Dragonwilds, scheduled for September 15 on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

The game expands the RuneScape universe into a survival-oriented adventure, giving players the opportunity to explore, gather resources, build and survive in a dangerous fantasy world. Its arrival will be another major addition for RPG and survival-game fans.

Final Thoughts

Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 1 is shaping up to be a strong and varied lineup. Shelldiver offers something unusual and relaxing, SpeedRunners 2 delivers multiplayer competition, Dice a Million targets roguelike fans, while Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War provides the major blockbuster experience.

With The Royal Writ, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds also arriving before September 15, subscribers have plenty of games to explore.

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