Xbox Game Pass adds Yakuza games to its busy July schedule

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Xbox announced the first batch of games coming to Game Pass in July, and it's a doozy. Compared to the rather anemic second offering in June, the first two weeks of July will see several titles join the platform, including three more Yakuza games.

For starters, there are a few games launching day one on Game Pass, including Matchpoint: Tennis Championships (July 7), PowerWash Simulator, and Escape Academy (both July 14). PowerWash Sim has been available to play through early access for over a year, but it's finally seeing its full release. We also get the Last Call BBS puzzle game, which is now available on the platform.

Other games now available are Yakuzas 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2, which join the rest of the Yakuza series on the platform after launching less than a year ago. The next wave of additions will join on July 7, which includes DJMax Respect V, Road 96, and the aforementioned Matchpoint. The latest wave on July 14 includes a few kid-friendly additions, like My Friend Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls, and action-horror title Overwhelm.

This month's game sacrifice includes Atomicrops, Carrion, Children of Morta, Cris Tales, and Lethal League Blaze. All leave the ship on July 15. In addition to the above, Xbox has also announced its games with gold for July, which includes Beasts of Maravilla Island and Thrillville: Off the Rails right now, and Relicta and Torchlight on July 16.

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Xbox Game Pass adds Yakuza games to its busy July schedule

Want to learn more about the future of the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry in October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Learn more.

Xbox announced the first batch of games coming to Game Pass in July, and it's a doozy. Compared to the rather anemic second offering in June, the first two weeks of July will see several titles join the platform, including three more Yakuza games.

For starters, there are a few games launching day one on Game Pass, including Matchpoint: Tennis Championships (July 7), PowerWash Simulator, and Escape Academy (both July 14). PowerWash Sim has been available to play through early access for over a year, but it's finally seeing its full release. We also get the Last Call BBS puzzle game, which is now available on the platform.

Other games now available are Yakuzas 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2, which join the rest of the Yakuza series on the platform after launching less than a year ago. The next wave of additions will join on July 7, which includes DJMax Respect V, Road 96, and the aforementioned Matchpoint. The latest wave on July 14 includes a few kid-friendly additions, like My Friend Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls, and action-horror title Overwhelm.

This month's game sacrifice includes Atomicrops, Carrion, Children of Morta, Cris Tales, and Lethal League Blaze. All leave the ship on July 15. In addition to the above, Xbox has also announced its games with gold for July, which includes Beasts of Maravilla Island and Thrillville: Off the Rails right now, and Relicta and Torchlight on July 16.

GamesBeat's credo when covering the gaming industry is "where passion meets business". What does it mean? We want to tell you how much the news means to you, not only as a decision maker in a game studio, but also as a game fan. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about and engage with the industry. Learn more about membership.