Xbox Game Pass: August 2023 Update – Celeste, A Short Hike & more

Microsoft has revealed the next wave of Xbox Game Pass games for Console, Cloud and PC for August 2023. 

There’s something for everyone in the first update of August. Celeste and A Short Hike are indie darlings, but one is more relaxed. If you want more action, plenty is coming in the second half of the update, with the addition of Broforce Forever, Airborne Kingdom and Everspace 2. Plus, for those who still need to play Limbo, it’s coming to Game Pass this month.

Here’s everything coming to the Xbox Game Pass service over the next few weeks.

Week of July 31:  

• Celeste, August 1 (Cloud, Console, and PC)  

• A Short Hike, August 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of August 7: 

• Broforce Forever, August 8 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

• Limbo, August 9 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

• Airborne Kingdom, August 10 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of August 14:  

• Everspace 2, August 15 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) 

Leaving Soon

The following games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 15, but remember you can save up to 20% if you want to purchase them now.

• Death Stranding (PC)

• Edge of Eternity (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Midnight Fight Express (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Total War: Warhammer III (PC)

DLC & Game Updates

• Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe – Available now

World Update XIV captures the majesty, charm and allure of Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The region bristles with history, architectural wonders, and stunning scenery. The Central Eastern Europe countries beckon exploration from above with never-before-seen fidelity, including 103 points of interest, new landing challenges, and more. Available for free to all owners and Game Pass members. The sky is calling!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

• PUBG Battlegrounds: 2023 Summer Pack – Available now   

Don’t miss out on this special edition PUBG 2023 Summer Pack, featuring the return of the Floral Yukata Set along with additional Hunter’s Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons. Included with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership!

• Neverwinter: House Baerne Coupon Choice Pack – Available now

Start your own adventure with the exclusive House Baerne Scion Pack! This pack includes a House Baenre Companion Coupon Choice Pack and a Rank 3 Enchantment Choice Pack. Choose between one of the following for the House Baerne Coupon Choice Pack: 100% off one of four companions in the Zen market or 1500 Zen Value of Companion Upgrade Tokens. Requires Neverwinter to use.

• Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis: August Member Bonus – August 2

Jump into the all new PSO2 New Genesis with some items to give you a hand! N-Half Scape Dolls (x6) to help revive you during intense battles, and Photon Chunks (x50) to strengthen weapons and units. Requires Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis to use.