Xbox Game Pass: August 2023 Update – The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Sea of Stars & Starfield Pre-Order Discount

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

The upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre game will be the one most Xbox & PC players will be slicing their way into this week as it joins Xbox Game Pass. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Sea of Stars, a classic JRPG-inspired adventure, will join Game Pass on release day on August 28.

With the release of Starfield coming up soon, it’s also worth pointing out that if Game Pass members pre-order the ‘Starfield Premium Edition Upgade’, they can play up to 5 days early, starting on September 5. Game Pass members also get 10% off this purchase.

NEW ADDITIONS

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

Week of August 14: 

• Everspace 2, Available today (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S)

• Firewatch, August 17 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, August 18 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Week of August 28:

• Sea of Stars, August 29 (Console and PC)

Week of September 4: 

• Gris, September 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

LEAVING SOON

The following games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31, but remember you can save up to 20% if you want to purchase them now.

• Black Desert (Cloud and Console)

• Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Immortality (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Nuclear Throne (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Surgeon Simulator 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Tinykin (Cloud, Console, and PC)

DLC & GAME UPDATES

• Madden NFL 24 Early Access Trial – Available now

You’ve got 10 hours to show ’em what you’re made of in Madden NFL 24 starting now. PC Game Pass or Ultimate members on Xbox Series X|S can experience the newest iteration of FieldSENSE, more realistic character movement, and smarter AI. Plus, members can unlock the EA Play Welcome Pack.

XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE PERKS

• Overwatch 2 New Heroes Starter Pack – Available Now

New adventures await! This bundle includes instant access to Sojourn, Junker Queen, Kiriko, Ramattra, Lifeweaver, and our newest hero Illari. Each of these heroes will come with a Legendary skin and other in-game cosmetics. This Perk requires Overwatch 2 to use.

• Madden NFL 24 MUT Welcome Pack – Available Now

Try Madden NFL 24 and claim your EA Play MUT Welcome Pack to upgrade your Ultimate Team with new players!

• Fallout 76 Lunchtime Bundle – Available August 17

Prepare to face the dangers of the Wasteland with these useful tools for survival and unlock new perks with Perk Packs. This pack includes: Perk Packs, Repair Kits, Carry Weight Boosters, Lunchboxes, and Scout’s Banners. Requires Fallout 76 base game.