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Xbox Game Pass adds Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation and Gears E‑Day beta

Xbox Game Pass published its first wave of August 2026 additions, with Heretic + Hexen and the day‑one release of Beast of Reincarnation available immediately. Several new arrivals are staggered through August 6–13, including Monsters Are Coming and PowerWash Simulator, plus early access to the Gears of War: E‑Day beta. Some titles are restricted to Xbox Game Pass Premium, while the Gears beta early access requires a preorder or an Ultimate/PC Game Pass subscription; the open beta begins August 13. These additions expand Game Pass’s mix of classic remasters, day‑one indie releases and early access multiplayer content.

• Heretic + Hexen are available on Game Pass now as updated re‑releases of the classic FPS spellcasting shooters.
• Beast of Reincarnation is a day‑one action‑RPG on Game Pass set in a post‑apocalyptic world and is available immediately.
• On August 6 Monsters Are Coming arrives on Game Pass Premium, PowerWash Simulator returns, and the Gears of War: E‑Day beta launches in early access for preorders and Game Pass Ultimate/PC subscribers (open beta begins August 13).
• Bounty Star and Date Everything join Game Pass on August 11; Ball X Pit and Cricket 26 arrive August 12; Mio: Memories in Orbit hits Game Pass on August 13; Grounded 2 remains available through Game Pass Premium during its early access period.