Xbox’s August 20, 2024 announcement listed three Wave 2 Game Pass additions: Atlas Fallen on August 22, Core Keeper on August 27, and Star Trucker on September 3. The first two were announced for Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S; Star Trucker was listed for Cloud, Console, and PC and identified as a day-one release. These are the announcement’s historical dates and platform labels, not a statement of what is in the catalog today.
Wave 2 games, dates, and platforms
| Game | Announced date | Platforms listed | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Fallen | August 22, 2024 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S | Open-world action RPG; Xbox highlighted the free Reign of Sand update, new voice acting, a reworked campaign, new Essence Stones, and New Game+ difficulty. |
| Core Keeper | August 27, 2024 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S | Underground adventure focused on crafting, building, and exploration, with co-op or competitive play. |
| Star Trucker | September 3, 2024 | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one Game Pass release about hauling cargo and scavenging salvage in a rocket-powered truck across space. |
Xbox Wire’s August 20, 2024 announcement used the platform wording shown above. In particular, it named Xbox Series X|S for the first two games but the broader label “Console” for Star Trucker.
Other Game Pass items in the announcement
Game Pass Core additions
Xbox said Cities: Skylines, Control: Ultimate Edition, and SnowRunner would join Game Pass Core on August 21, 2024.
Update and Ultimate Perks
The post also listed the Vampire Survivors Darkasso Update as available at publication. Its Game Pass Ultimate Perks listings were an Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms bundle with five champions and other items, XDefiant’s Crimson Pack, and The Elder Scrolls Online 10-Year Anniversary Pack #3. These are the post’s dated listings, not claims about current availability or benefits.
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Games scheduled to leave on August 31, 2024
The announcement listed these departures and said members could save 20% on purchase before they left:
- Atomic Heart — Cloud, Console, and PC
- Guilty Gear -Strive- — Cloud, Console, and PC
- NBA 2K24 — Cloud and Console
All dates, platform labels, additions, perks, and departures in this article describe Xbox’s August 2024 announcement; they do not establish current Game Pass catalog availability.
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- MODERNIZED DESIGN — Experience the modernized design of the XBOX Wireless Controller with sculpted surfaces and updated geometry that enhances comfort and control during long gaming sessions.
- PRECISION PERFORMANCE — Stay on target with a hybrid D-pad and textured grips on triggers, bumpers, and back case for improved accuracy and handling.
- SHARE BUTTON: Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the new Share button.
- VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY — Connect via USB-C for plug-and-play on console and PC, or quickly pair and switch between supported devices with XBOX Wireless and Bluetooth support.
- BUILT-IN AUDIO SUPPORT — Plug in compatible headsets using the 3.5mm audio jack for direct voice chat and immersive in-game sound.
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