Microsoft is bringing a powerful wave of titles to Xbox Game Pass in the final weeks of June and early July. The highlight? A blockbuster trio of Blizzard classics—Warcraft I & II Remastered, Warcraft III Reforged—made available on June 26, followed by Call of Duty: WWII on June 30. These arrivals come alongside fresh day‑one debuts like Rematch and the Remedy‑powered FBC: Firebreak, plus returning favorites such as Little Nightmares II. Here’s your guide to everything coming—and what it means for Game Pass subscribers.
🌟 Major Additions (June 26–30)
Warcraft Trilogy (June 26, PC Game Pass)
- Warcraft I: Remastered – The original 1994 RTS, now featuring widescreen, hand‑painted art, modern UI, and balanced gameplay
- Warcraft II: Remastered – Its 1995 sequel brings naval combat and improved visuals, updated for today’s hardware with modern polish .
- Warcraft III: Reforged – The 2002 classic with updated models and UI enhancements, now integrated with social and matchmaking features .
📌 Why it matters: The release of all three remasters offers a deep dive into Blizzard’s RTS legacy—everything from grassroots orc invasions to the rise of the Lich King—all accessible to Game Pass PC users.
Call of Duty: WWII (June 30, Console & PC)
- Return to 1940s battlegrounds with a campaign set on D-Day and beyond. Includes traditional boots-on-the-ground gameplay alongside recon coop
📌 Why it matters: One of the few premium Call of Duty titles to drop directly into Game Pass—and across Standard, PC, and Ultimate tiers—bringing a major multiplayer franchise to subscribers without extra cost.
🆕 Day‑One & Early‑Wave Launches
These titles are already available or arriving shortly on Game Pass:
- FBC: Firebreak (today) – Remedy’s co‑op PvE shooter with supernatural threats behind federal HQ doors
- Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time – Now available for console and PC players
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – A unique action‑tactics hybrid out on day one
Coming soon:
- Star Trucker and Wildfrost on June 18 – space trucking and deck‑building roguelikes
- Rematch on June 19 – 5v5 arcade soccer with no offsides or stoppage, available for Game Pass Ultimate/PC
- Volcano Princess on June 24 – parenting‑RPG hybrid where you instruct a royal heir
- Against the Storm on June 26 – a dark‑fantasy city builder on PC and Cloud
- Little Nightmares II and Rise of the Tomb Raider on July 1 across all platforms
⛔ Titles Leaving June 30
Time to play before they’re gone:
- Arcade Paradise
- Journey to the Savage Planet
- My Friend Peppa Pig
- Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders
- SteamWorld Dig
- SteamWorld Dig 2
These leaving-the-library games are still available for discounted purchase.
🔍 What This Means for Subscribers
1. Boardroom Power Moves
The addition of flagship Blizzard and Activision games—acquired via Microsoft’s $75 billion Activision Blizzard purchase—solidifies Game Pass as the subscription to beat
2. Franchise Range
- RTS classics (Warcraft) for strategy fans
- Shooter fans get WWII action
- Rematch adds competitive sports
- Indie hits and roguelikes like Volcano Princess diversify the mix
3. Strategic Tiering
- Premium titles like Call of Duty are available to Standard users, making upper-tier plans even more compelling
- Day-one titles still mostly reserved for Ultimate tier, alongside PC exclusives.
📊 First Impressions & Community Response
- Kotaku highlighted how rare it is for Call of Duty and all three Warcrafts to land simultaneously
- GameSpot praised the breadth of genres—from football to city‑building—marking high volatility in Game Pass library rolls .
- Windows Central emphasized that the Warcraft trio joins cloud and PC libraries for desktop-based strategy fans
- Reddit flagged Rematch out for its fun concept, though multiplayer issues with desync were noted by players
🤔 Why These Additions Matter
A. Marketing Momentum
Microsoft is leaning into subscription muscle—bundling big releases to drive word-of-mouth, paint Game Pass as “get-it-all” pass for casual and hardcore fans.
B. Value Perception
Call of Duty games traditionally cost $70 at launch. By adding WWII without charge, Game Pass reinforces its cost-per-play bargain.
C. Cultivating Cross‑Genre Fans
Ever wanted to try an RTS classic or soccer sim before buying? Now you can. That’s the power of a diverse library.
D. Platform Sync & Cloud Expansion
PC and cloud play make Warcraft remasters accessible without Windows installations or setup hassles—key for modern audience engagement
🔮 Looking Toward the Future
- Microsoft’s cloud beta upgrades may make streaming AAA smoother in coming months
- Expect more Activision Blizzard classics—Black Ops, Diablo, Overwatch—to roll out post-Acquisition .
- Price adjustments in the pipeline could be softened with premium inclusions like these .
✅ Summary Table
| Release Date | Game(s) | Platforms | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17 | FBC: Firebreak, Crash 4, Lost in Random | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate/PC |
| June 18 | Star Trucker, Wildfrost | Console | Standard |
| June 19 | Rematch | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate/PC |
| June 24 | Volcano Princess | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate/PC |
| June 26 | Against the Storm, Warcraft I/II/III | Console, PC, Cloud / PC | Ultimate / PC |
| June 30 | Call of Duty: WWII | Console, PC | Ultimate/Standard/PC |
| July 1 | Little Nightmares II, Rise of Tomb Raider | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate/Standard |
🏁 Final Thoughts
June–July 2025 is a landmark moment for Game Pass. From the sweeping nostalgia of Warcraft and WWII to bite-sized indies and action roguelites, subscribers enjoy unprecedented choice.
Microsoft is leveraging strategic acquisition and platform improvements to position Game Pass as an essential pass for multiple gamer types. Whether you’re a veteran RTS strategist, a shooter junkie, or looking to explore new genres—now’s the perfect time to engage.