The official Xbox Wire calendar published on September 18, 2026 lists 46 releases scheduled for the Xbox ecosystem from September 21 through 25. September 24 is the busiest day with 19 entries, followed by September 22 with 10 and September 25 with 9. Microsoft also notes that release dates are subject to change.
The table below separates date, console signals, PC confirmation and Game Pass status. To avoid turning the absence of a badge into a claim of unavailability, “not confirmed” only means that the weekly calendar did not explicitly state that availability.
Xbox releases for September 21 to 25: full calendar
| Date | Game | Xbox | PC | Game Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 21 | Samson – a Tyndalson Story | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | BLACKSHARD | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Bubble Stomp | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Dune: Awakening | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (PC Game Pass) | Yes: Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass; cloud confirmed |
| Sep. 22 | Fading Echo | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Graveyard Keeper 2 | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Gunstoppable | Xbox (specific version not detailed in the post) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Rivage | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | VORON: Raven’s Story | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 22 | Well Dweller | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Yes: Ultimate and PC Game Pass; cloud confirmed; day one |
| Sep. 23 | Bibi & Tina – Ready, Set, Ride! | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | BIRDCAGE | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | Garfield – Escape From Monday | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | I Hate Them | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | Nomori | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 23 | THE BATHROOMS | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | 2048 Battles – Sylvan Sirens | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Alien Breed 35th Anniversary | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Ancient Farm | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Beer Manufacture Simulator | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | CONTROL Resonant | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Farming Camp | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Fit and Grow | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Five Elements Chess | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Heroes of Magic & Cards | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Kalanoro | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Laundering Simulator | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Owlen and the Starbound Mountain | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | PUPU’s Adventure Pack | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Sandwalkers | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Seafarer: The Ship Sim | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Such a Guy | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | The Relic: First Guardian | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | The Trolley Solution | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 24 | Tiny Tanks Showdown | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Angle of Attack | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | EA SPORTS FC 27 | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Gods With Guns | Xbox One + Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Moonlight Chess | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Retro Cube Slider | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Roots | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Runes Quest | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Used Cars Simulator | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Not confirmed in the weekly post | Not confirmed in the calendar |
| Sep. 25 | Vampire Blood Dynasty | Xbox Series X|S (optimized status confirmed) | Yes (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Not confirmed in the calendar |
Which days have the most releases
- Sep. 21: 1 game.
- Sep. 22: 10 games.
- Sep. 23: 7 games.
- Sep. 24: 19 games, the highest volume of the week.
- Sep. 25: 9 games.
Among the higher-profile names are Dune: Awakening on September 22, CONTROL Resonant on September 24 and EA SPORTS FC 27 on September 25. The calendar also spans a broad mix of indies, simulators, puzzle games, horror and action titles.
Game Pass releases confirmed for the week
The weekly post labels Dune: Awakening and Well Dweller for Xbox Game Pass on September 22. A separate official Game Pass announcement specifies that Dune: Awakening is coming to cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass members. Well Dweller arrives day one for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with cloud, console and PC availability.
This does not mean every other game in the table is outside Game Pass. For those titles, the accurate status in this snapshot is not confirmed in the calendar, because this guide records only what the consulted official sources explicitly state.
How to read Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery and Series X|S optimization
Xbox Play Anywhere confirms that a compatible digital purchase can be played on Xbox console and Windows PC with shared progress and achievements. That is why the PC column is marked “yes” automatically only when the badge is present, or when another official source explicitly confirms a PC version.
Smart Delivery is Microsoft’s technology for delivering the best available version of a supported game for the console being used, including Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It is not a PC badge. The Optimized for Xbox Series X|S label confirms enhancements for current Xbox consoles, but this article does not use that label alone to assume the presence or absence of an Xbox One version.
What to check before buying or installing
Because Xbox Wire notes that dates can change, it is worth checking each Microsoft Store page close to launch for unlock time, download size, supported languages, price and any platform updates. The same applies to Game Pass, since plans and availability can vary by region and over time.
Official sources: Xbox Wire, September 21 to 25 calendar; Xbox Game Pass, September 2026 wave two; Xbox Play Anywhere; official Smart Delivery explanation.
