Xbox Game Pass March 2026: Cyberpunk 2077 leads a stacked first wave — and six games leave March 15

Xbox Game Pass in March 2026: Big hitters arrive, six titles depart this weekend

As of Friday, March 13, 2026, Microsoft’s first March wave for Xbox Game Pass is live, fronted by Cyberpunk 2077 on cloud and console, a day‑one sequel in Planet of Lana II, and fresh EA Play access to F1 25 for Ultimate and PC members. A second wave is typically revealed mid‑month, but the first drop already packs variety across tiers and platforms. (news.xbox.com )

Wave 1 at a glance (dates in March 2026)

• Final Fantasy III — Available now (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC; Premium/Ultimate/PC Game Pass)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — Available now (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC; Premium/Ultimate/PC Game Pass)
• To a T — March 4 (now in Premium; also in Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
• EA Sports F1 25 — March 4 (via EA Play; included with Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
• Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf — March 5 (day one; Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
• Construction Simulator — March 10 (Cloud, Console, PC; Premium/Ultimate/PC Game Pass)
• Cyberpunk 2077 — March 10 (Cloud and Console; Premium and Ultimate)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong — March 12 (now in Premium; also in Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
• DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party — March 17 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC; Premium/Ultimate/PC Game Pass)
• In case you missed it: Diablo II: Resurrected added cloud support on February 11 (Cloud, Console, PC). (news.xbox.com )

Headliners and what to know

• Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable for Game Pass Premium and Ultimate members via cloud and console as of March 10. Note that the Phantom Liberty expansion is not included. (t3.com )
• EA Sports F1 25 arrives through EA Play on March 4, which is bundled with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at no extra cost. (news.xbox.com )
• Hollow Knight: Silksong expanded to Premium on March 12, joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass. (news.xbox.com )

What’s leaving soon (act before March 15)

Six games exit the catalog on Sunday, March 15, 2026. If you want to keep any of these, members can buy them at a discount before they leave:

• Bratz: Rhythm & Style
• Enter the Gungeon
• F1 23
• He is Coming (PC)
• Lightyear Frontier
• Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island. (gamespot.com )

Perks and updates you can claim today

• Call of Duty: Warzone — Black Ops Royale, a new mode, goes live March 13. Game Pass members also have access to Game Pass Pack 5 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone (cosmetics and XP token). Check the Perks gallery on console, PC, or the Xbox app to redeem. (news.xbox.com )

Quick tier guide: where each game fits

Microsoft’s October 2025 overhaul introduced three console‑focused tiers: Essential (entry tier), Premium (mid‑tier), and Ultimate (top tier), alongside PC Game Pass. Key differences this month:

• Premium and Ultimate both include Cyberpunk 2077 (cloud/console). PC Game Pass is not included for this title at launch.
• F1 25 requires Ultimate or PC Game Pass because it enters through EA Play, which is bundled with those tiers.
• Silksong and To a T are now available in Premium as well as Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Most day‑one Xbox first‑party games continue to land in Ultimate on day one; Premium generally receives new Xbox first‑party titles within a year (with Call of Duty as a noted exception). PC Game Pass retains day‑one access on PC. (windowscentral.com )

What to play first this weekend

• Cyberpunk 2077 (Cloud/Console): If you missed it at launch, the current version is a markedly better experience. Ideal for Premium/Ultimate members who want a long RPG to sink into.
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Premium/Ultimate/PC): A precision platformer with deep exploration; great for shorter sessions.
• F1 25 (Ultimate/PC via EA Play): Sample the 2025 season with time trials or short career stints.
• Planet of Lana II (Ultimate/PC): A brisk, cinematic platforming sequel that’s easy to finish before the next wave lands. (t3.com )

Looking ahead

Xbox typically reveals a second March wave around mid‑to‑late month. The current Xbox Wire post notes “we’re just getting started this month,” so expect more additions and another round of “leaving soon” titles closer to March 31. Keep an eye on Xbox Wire and the Xbox Game Pass social channels for the official slate. (news.xbox.com )

How to maximize your subscription this month

• Use the Play Later queue inside the Game Pass hub to prioritize games exiting on March 15.
• Redeem Perks (Warzone pack, and others) before they expire; they vary by region and platform.
• On PC, link your EA and Xbox accounts in the EA app to ensure EA Play titles like F1 25 are visible and downloadable with PC Game Pass. (news.xbox.com )

The bottom line

As of March 13, 2026, Game Pass members on Premium and Ultimate get a tent‑pole RPG in Cyberpunk 2077, platforming prestige with Silksong, and a new F1 season via EA Play, while six games cycle out on March 15. We’ll update when Microsoft confirms the second March drop, but for now there’s plenty to play across cloud, console, and PC. (news.xbox.com )