Five years is a long time. Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't have multiplayer. That's a problem. The July lineup is looking stacked, though, with Halo and some hidden gems that might just fill the void left by the Master Chief's lack of online battles.
You'll find more than Halo in July. It's dark. Mistfall Hunter is worth mentioning. For fans of extraction shooters, it offers a fresh take, launching on July 29 with a dark fantasy twist. They've got a unique thing going on with Corsair Cove, it's a city-builder, but with pirates, and you'll build upwards on desert islands, which is key, when it releases on July 31.
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You'll get Palworld (Version 1.0) on July 10. It's the real feel. We've had a taste, though. Subscribers can play an earlier version. Ascend To Zero is key. This time-bending roguelike is worth mentioning, with a 30-second time limit in combat. They've made it tough. Denshattack! is coming on July 15. It's similar to Jet Set Radio - you'll love the stylish skating gameplay. The delay is over, for now.
It's big. Halo: Campaign Evolved drops July 28. You'll get a new prequel, Operation: METEORITE, with three missions. Space combat is back, we've not seen that since Halo: Reach. The community is divided, it's a key issue. No multiplayer, that's the problem. We've got Halo: Campaign Evolved to look forward to, with Operation: METEORITE and space combat, it's the real feel of Halo.
What Xbox Game Pass Is Hiding in July
- Palworld (Version 1.0) — July 10, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Ascend To Zero — July 13, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Denshattack! — July 15, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Halo: Campaign Evolved — July 28, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Mistfall Hunter — July 29, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Corsair Cove — July 31, PC Game Pass
- SpeedRunners 2: King Of Speed — TBD July, Xbox & PC Game Pass
- Wuthering Waves (Free-To-Play) — TBD July, All Xbox Game Pass Tiers & PC Game Pass
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It's fast. SpeedRunners 2: King Of Speed is like the "Mario Kart of 2D platformers" - you'll get chaotic fun. The new grappling hook mechanics are key. Eight-player races are worth mentioning, for sure. We've got a rough idea of its July release, though the exact date is still unclear. With Wuthering Waves, you'll get exclusive perks, it's a nice bonus. This popular open-world RPG gacha is going free-to-play, which is the real feel for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, offering a crossover of sorts, in a way that's pretty cool, we've seen this before, but it's still exciting.
It's Denshattack!. You'll get a real feel for the past. The style is like Jet Set Radio. Ascend To Zero is key. We've got time manipulation here, for a high-stakes puzzle in every 30-second run, it's worth mentioning, with you'll spending hours mastering the mechanics.
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The Bad Gamer Take
Xbox will prioritize single-player experiences in its upcoming Game Pass titles because the lack of multiplayer in Halo: Campaign Evolved has sparked controversy among fans. Developer 343 Industries will likely focus on delivering a compelling narrative and engaging gameplay to make up for the absence of online multiplayer. WATCH for the release of Mistfall Hunter on July 29 to see if its unique dark fantasy twist on extraction shooters can fill the void left by Halo's limited multiplayer options.
You'll see a solid mix. Big names are here. The Halo: Campaign Evolved release is key. It's a major title, for sure. We've got innovative indies too, which is pretty cool, with the lineup offering something for every type of gamer, from fans of Halo: Campaign Evolved to those looking for hidden gems, in July 2026, with Xbox Game Pass.
